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.