The 2019 Erik Kissa Memorial Medal, a PSA Gold, was awarded to Jerry am Ende in the second annual Best of Delaware print competition.  Open to all PSA members living in the state of Delaware, the free event was held on April 27 in Lewes DE. The winning print of a snowy egret displaying full breeding plumage is entitled "Marilyn Monroe," a humorous reference to an iconic photo of MM.  PSA Honor Ribbons were awarded to "Red Fox Kits Play" also by Jerry, "Look At Us!" by Tom Lovatt, and "The Matriarch’s Gaze" by Peggy Udinski.  

The late Dr. Kissa, MPSA, the previous State Membership Director, was a 49-year member of PSA, a Journal columnist and active as an exhibitor and teacher for many years.  To honor his belief that the real value of competition is as a learning tool, the judging was followed by an interactive critique involving the the observers and the participants,  The jurors, Dianne Carnegie, Elkton MD; Robin Harrison, Ocean City MD and Tom Tauber, MPSA, Lansdowne PA, brought valued perspectives as successful photographers and experienced printers.

To familiarize attendees with the category of Photo Travel and to encourage future participation, the results of the First Delaware Print Exhibition judged by Dee Langevin, MPSA, Valentina Sokolskaya, PPSA, and Tom Tauber, MPSA were also on display.  Hosted by Coastal Camera Club and coordinated by Leslie Sinclair and Tom Lovatt, the day also featured an optional dinner and morning and evening photo trips into nearby Cape Henlopen State Park. 

The 2019 Winning Images

Marilyn Monroe Jerry am Ende Gold Medal Winner
Red Fox Kits Play Jerry am Ende Honor Ribbon	Look at Us! Tom Lovatt Honor Ribbon	The Matriarch's Gaze Peggy Udinski Honor Ribbon

Photo from the Competition


Photos courtesy of Sam Z. Markman. (click photos to enlarge)

State Membership director Lynn Maniscalco presents the PSA Gold to Jerry am Ende.	Tom Lovatt, Jerry am Ende and Peggy Udinski (L to R) show their winning prints.
Assistant Membership Director Leslie Sinclair introduces the judges.	Debbie Woods, Marta Nammack and Mardi Thompson (L to R) display the prints for judging.
Successful Photo Travel prints on display during the event.	Staffing the check-in table: Tish Brey (left) and Deb Payette

The 2018 Erik Kissa Memorial Medal, a PSA Gold, was awarded to Susan Peter in the first annual Best of Delaware print competition, hosted by Coastal Camera Club, on Saturday, April 28 in Lewes DE. The late Dr. Kissa was the previous State Membership Director and the competition was open to all PSA members living in DE. To honor his belief that the real value of competition is as a learning tool, the judging was followed by an interactive critique among the 120 observers and participants, with the jurors Andy Gordon, Lynn Maniscalco,HonPSA, EPSA and Tom Tauber, EPSA. Gordon also presented "Embarking on Your Creative Journey," and he and David Neff, a fellow RIT graduate, gave a workshop on focus stacking. The free all-day event, "A Day of Photography Inspiration and Education," was open to everyone, and included a photo flea market and PSA information for the benefit of non-members as well as members who are not taking full advantage of their membership. Partial support was provided by the Delaware Division of the Arts.

The 2018 Winning Images

Katmai Grizzly with Cub Susan Peter Gold Medal Winner
Clouds over the Alaska Range Bob McCaffrey Honor Ribbon	Blue-Footed Booby with Chicks Susan Peter Honor Ribbon	Need a Ride to Church Paul Hammesfahr Honor Ribbon

Photo from the Competition


Photos courtesy of Sam Z. Markman.

Lynn Troy Maniscalco, HonPSA, EPSA, (R) presents the Erik Kissa Memorial Award, a PSA Gold Medal, to Susan Peter (L) for her print, "Katmai Grizzly with Cub," named "2018 Best of Delaware."	PSA honor ribbons went to (L to R) Bob McCaffrey for "Clouds Over the Alaska Range," Susan Peter for "Blue Footed Booby with Chicks," and Paul Hammesfahr for "Need a Ride to Church?"

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Jurors Lynn Troy Maniscalco,  Andy Gordon, and Tom Tauber provide commentary	Paul Hammesfahr drawing for PSA item with Lynn Troy Maniscalco	Competition in progress. The people in the front of the room are Gene Tadlock, Leslie Sinclair, Pat Powell, Joe Radcliffe, and Marta Nammack