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PAGB Patronage
PAGB Patronage for Exhibitions & Events
The detailed conditions and Regulations in respect of Patronage are given in the PAGB Handbook. However, it may be of help to briefly outline the objects of the system of Patronage and to indicate the type and standard of the event or exhibition which will merit the award. It is intended that the award of Patronage be considered for Exhibitions of an Open, National or Regional character being events of some standing which are not eligible for other forms of patronage. The award may also be given to Federationsí own Exhibitions. In addition it may also be given to specific events which are of an occasional yet major nature, for example a 50th or 75th Anniversary of a Federation.
If you are proposing an event and wish to seek the Patronage of the PAGB please consider the Conditions and Regulations carefully. If in doubt approach your own Federationís Photographic Alliance member of the Executive.
The procedure to be followed is quite straight forward, the initial application must be made to your own Federation. The Alliance will only consider a direct approach where no single Federation is involved. Your Federation will process the application as quickly as possible and if satisfied the event is one which warrants PAGB Patronage, will endorse the application and submit it to the Alliance for final approval.
Please bear in mind that Patronage is a privilege; it will not be granted automatically. It is the firm intention of the Alliance to ensure that only events deserving of Patronage receive the award. On acceptance the organisers will be permitted to show on all entry forms, advertisement, etc, that Patronage has been granted. The Alliance will then allow the applicant to purchase appropriate Medals for award at the event or exhibition.Note: from 1st January 2008, the cost of each Medal will be £11.00, and each Ribbon £1.00. Further details can be found in the PAGB Patronage Guidance and Application form (see below).
The following documents may be downloaded for your own use and/or reference: