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See all the winners and nominees from the 1st to the 5th Annual awards at Roll of Honor.


Winners Gallery Now Open

The 5th Annual Winners Gallery is now open showcasing the works of the winning and nominated photographers. Visit Winners Gallery.


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Spider's PHOTOSHOW Attracts 35,000 Online Viewers!

35,000 photography fans logged on to see the winners of the 5th Annual Black and White Spider Awards, making it the biggest online audience for the PHOTOSHOW to date.

Congratulations to all the photographers who participated, your extraordinary talent is the inspiration that drives the program and we thank you. Special thanks also go to the viewers and photography fans around the globe for joining us live on the night and showing your incredible support. View Winners List


USA and Poland Win Top Honors at 5th Annual Spider Awards

USA and Poland won top honors at the 5th Annual Black and White Spider Awards PHOTOSHOW Sunday, January 24th, 2010.

"Photograph of the Year" went to Shane Van Boxtel of USA for "Leap of Faith," a first place winner in Advertising and to Maciej Duczynski of Poland for Fine Art winner "At the edge of the world." Austrian Werner Branz won a historic third title in the "Photographer of the Year" category for his Nature winner "Coldness" which received the Merit of Excellence.

Upon receiving the most prestigious award in black and white photography Branz's acceptance speech was "I´m honestly moved by realizing that I´ve won "Photographer of the Year" 2005, 2006 and now 2010! What a great feeling! I´m overwhelmed and so happy". Read Acceptance Speeches

84 coveted title awards in 28 categories where nominated by members of the awards international Jury, featuring captains of the industry from Magnum Photos, The Armory Show, Fratelli Alinari, Contrasto to Tate and Hamiltons in London.

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