More than 260 contestants have submitted their works for the "Precious Moments in Macao" 2012 Photography Competition, which is co-organised by the Government Information Bureau together with eight photographic organisations and four media associations. Out of a total of 1,834 entries, 53 winning entries have been picked after six rounds of professional evaluation. The judging was held on 3 June; the judging panel comprises one representative from the Photographic Society of Macao, Photography Salon Society of Macao, Macao Association for the Promotion of Photographic Art, Macao Association of Photographers, Macao Multimedia Photographic Art Association, Macao Association of Photographic Art, Macao Camera Lens Art Association, Macao Digital Photography Association, Macao Media Workers Association, Macao Journalists' Club, Macao Journalists' Association, and the Macao Media Club, respectively as well as representatives from the Government information Bureau. This year's competition has used an online portal for the submission of entries for the first time. During the submission period between 7-20 May, a total of 1,834 entries from 266 contestants were submitted. These entries reflect changes in Macao's skyline and precious moments in the lives of Macao residents. In addition to the record number of contestants and entries, this year's competition is also marked by the variety and quality of submissions. After six rounds of evaluation by the 13-member judging panel, the following 53 winning entries have been named: First Prize: Ung Teng Pong; Title of Work: Tranquil Prosperity
Second Prize: Cheong Keng Lim; Title of Work: Religious Pomp
Third Prize: Tam Kam Weng; Title of Work: Striving for the Best Winners of the 50 merit prizes are as follows (in no particular order): Agostinho Guilherme Fernandes - Four Girls
Chong Io Sang - Macao's Night Scene
Chong Io Sang - Fireworks over the Water Lam Sai Kuong - Fireworks
Maria Ferreira Sin - Fireworks Splendour
Wong Kwok Fai - Lakeside
Ho Waikin - Hustle and Bustle
Ho Chon In - Small City
Ung Teng Pong - Metamorphoses
Li Man Lok - Glitter Lam Sao Wa - Panoramic View of Taipa and Coloane
Lam Sao Wa - Colourful Skyline
Lam Sao Wa - Piggyback Ride
Leong Kafai - Macao at Dusk
Kuok Kim Va - Frontrunners
Kuok Kim Va - Religious Procession
Kuok Kim Va - Team Work
Kuok Kim Va - Strike
Kuok Kim Va - Amid the Rain
Chan Meng Kai - After the Rain
Chan Chou Meng - Fireworks Display
Chan Chou Meng - Latin Parade
Lok Wai Keong - Bringing Joy to the Elderly
Lok Wai Keong - Lighting up the Sky
Mak Heng Kin - Running Neck and Neck
Vong Kuok Kei - Welcoming the Buddhist Bone Relic
Wong Chang Man - Rolling out the Red Carpet for the Buddhist Bone Relic
Vong Hoi Veng - Taking Flight
Vong Hoi Veng - Sports for All
Wong Keng Si - Unique Macao
Lao Chao I - Buddhist Blessing Ceremony
Au Ieong Kin Hou - Nightfall
Au Ieong Kin Hou - Macao Science Centre
Pun Tak Cheong - Magnificent Pyrotechnics
Pun Tak Cheong - Splash with Blessings
Tang Loi Cheng - Age of Innocence
Tang Chan Seng - Willowy Dance
Tang Chan Seng - Rugby Contest
Tang Chan Seng - Family Fun
Tang Chan Seng - Breaking Loose
Tang Chan Seng - Full Speed Ahead
Tang Ian Tek - Sunset
Tang Kai Lon - Tough Competition
Tang Kai Lon - Mother & Daughter Sharing a Laugh Tang Kai Lon - Hitting the Finishing Line
Jose Lopes Lai - Happy Family
Lou Chon Man - Twilight
Hon Peng U - Nurturing Seedlings
Kuan Fu Lon - Turning Point
Kuan Ka Pou - Over the Horizon Winners of the first, second and third prizes will get a cash prize of MOP8,000, MOP5,000 and MOP3,000 respectively in addition to a trophy while winners of the merit prizes will each get a cash prize of MOP500 and a certificate. In addition, three submissions from the above winning entries have been picked as winners of this year's Yearbook Full-page Illustration Award and their winners will each get a cash prize of MOP1,000. The three winners are as follows (in no particular order):
Tang Chan Seng - Rugby Contest
Kuok Kim Va - Amid the Rain
Tang Loi Cheng - Age of Innocence This year's Yearbook Cover Award, which is decided by the Editorial Committee of the 2012 Macao Yearbook, has been left vacant due to the lack of suitable entries.
