honours/awards ... other awards
"Narrabeen Panorama" - Sheila Smart ©

Other awards available through the APS are:

The AP-R Medal for the promotion of art in photography.
The Les Newcombe Memorial Medal for creative photography.
The John Low Medallion, awarded for service to the Slide Division of APS.
The APS Nature Medallion for contribution for excellence in nature photography.
The APS Audio Visual Medallion for contribution to excellence in audio-visual photography.
The Commonwealth Medal for recognition of exceptional achievement in practical photography or administration.

A separate system to other APS Honours is the Certificate of Achievement, and applications can be made at any time. The system is designed to allow members who regularly compete in photographic salons to gain ongoing recognition for their achievements. It has an open-ended rating system.

Recognition to APS members or affiliates for service is also given in the form of State Service (SSAPS), Exceptional Service (ESAPS) and Honorary Fellowship (Hon.FAPS).