Australian Star Prize for Rural Photography

The Australian Star Prize for Rural Photography is organised by the ACAJ to recognize excellence in rural photography.
The winners are chosen from finalists nominated by State rural media organisations affiliated with the ACAJ.

The top three entries go on to represent Australia in the IFAJ Star Prize for Agricultural Photography, sponsored by DeLaval and announced during the annual IFAJ Congress. Individual photographers who are members of an organisation affiliated with the IFAJ may also enter the international award. International winners receive a trophy and 750 Euros.

More information: Check with your local rural media organisation to find out about the Australian award and how to enter.
For more information about judging criteria and the IFAJ Award go to www.ifaj.org/photocontest/index.html

2007 winners

The 2007 Australian Star Prize for Rural Photography went to Tait Schmaal from The Advertiser in Adelaide.

Runner-up was Louise Donges from Queensland Country Life.

Tait is pictured here with RMSA President Ian Doyle, State and Chair of the SA judging panel Deanna Lush.

The winning photo of a ram dominating the foreground with the handler in the background was used to illustrate an article about producers breeding bigger sheep.

Both photos have been submitted as Australian entries in the IFAJ Star Prize for Agricultural Photography, due to be announced in Japan in September.

Last year all three entries from Australia were awarded honourable mentions at this level.

The winning 2007 photo:

Previous winners

2006 - Winner: Evan Morgan, Townsville Bulletin, Queensland; second place - Chris McCormack, North Queensland Register, Queensland; third place - Sam Wundke, The Sunday Mail, South Australia.

Evan's winning photo: