Audience Protocol for Attending

 PPA Print Competition

PPA print competition is a learning tool whose goal is to help all audience members understand how to improve their photography. Comments and criticism by the judges are not meant to be hurtful or demeaning. Please do not take any statement made personally - they are only trying to help.

• All cell phones and pagers must be turned off or set to vibrate mode
• At no time can an audience member address the judges, challenge a score or make a comment about the proceedings. Any discussion with the judges and any procedural questions can be raised after the entire print judging is complete.
• There should be no talking during the judging itself. Quiet whispering amongst audience members is permissible, but should be kept to a minimum
• At no time during the judging can an audience member approach the turntable or the judging table
• The decisions of the judges are final
• Prints and ribbons cannot be picked up until after all entries have been judged