The Observer Hodge Photographic Award 2002

The Observer Hodge Photographic Award aims to reward and recognise exciting and energetic photographers under the age of 30. You have the chance to submit a portfolio of eight images to show us what you are capable of. We only ask that the portfolio falls within the boundary of photographic reportage: including photojournalism, documentary photography and portraiture. The theme or subject matter is up to you.

The award was set up in 1986 in memory of photojournalist David Hodge who died, aged 29, in the course of his work. The Observer is renowned for its use of photography and through The Observer Hodge Photographic Award has been instrumental in launching the careers of young photographers and bringing their work to a wider audience.

Submit your portfolio and you could enjoy cash prizes, an expenses-paid assignment for The Observer and get the chance to see your work in Observer Magazine.

The prizes

First prize: £3,000

Plus an expenses paid photo-assignment for The Observer & an Olympus CAMEDIA E-20P digital camera, rrp £1,500.00

Second prize: £1,000

Third prize: £500

Student Photographer of the Year

First prize: £1,500

Plus an Olympus CAMEDIA C-40ZOOM digital camera rrp £650.00

Student runner-up: £500

Closing date for entries
Monday 1 July 2002

The judges

Liz Grogan, director, Magnum

Allan Jenkins, editor, Observer Magazine

Mary McCartney Donald, photographer

Martin Parr, photographer

Greg Whitmore, picture editor, The Observer

For more information:

For full details of the award visit www.observer.co.uk/hodgeaward

For further information contact 0207 274 7756