Miki Jun Award
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Miki Jun Award is an annual award given by Nikon for the best photo show at the Nikon Salon by an artist under 35 years old.
History
The Miki Jun Award was established in 1999 by the Selection Committee of the Nikon Salon. It is named after the documentary photographer Miki Jun.[1]
Under the Miki Jun Award Nikon added 2 annual Miki Jun Inspiration Awards in 2003. These awards are given to the most creative and remarkable works exhibited during Nikon Salon Juna21's annual calendar.
Description
The prize consists of the "Infinity" trophy, by Asahiko Yamada; ¥300,000; and a Nikon D300s with zoom lens. Winners may also hold an exhibition of new work at the Nikon Salon in Ginza within two years of certification.
Recipients
| Year | Winner | Photo title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999 | Zenichiro Kohno | Secret Time |
| 2 | 2000 | Shinobu Suzuki | And… For This Tender Castration |
| 3 | 2001 | Makiko Fujisawa | Mango y Ritmo |
| 4 | 2002 | Setsuyo Go | Fireworks Above the Ice |
| 5 | 2003 | Ikuyo Ogino | Directed Tension |
| 6 | 2004 | Tomoe Murakami | Lines Woven on a Sphere |
| 7 | 2005 | Ikuko Tsuchiya[2] | Images of Trust |
| 8 | 2006 | Naoki Ishikawa[3] | The Void |
| 9 | 2007 | Yasuto Inamiya | Shape of the Nation: Highway Landscapes of Japan |
| 10 | 2008 | Yasushi Nishimura[4] | Her Title |
| 11 | 2009 | Gim Eun Ji | Ether |
| 12 | 2010 | Shingo Kanagawa | Father |
| 13 | 2011 | ||
| 14 | 2012 | ||
| 15 | 2013 | ||
| 16 | 2014 | ||
| 17 | 2015 | Masaki Yamamoto[5] | The Yamamoto Family |
References
- ^ Miki Jun Award, Nikon. Accessed 2010-08-29.
- ^ Care pictures win award, Chroniclelive.co.uk, 31 January 2006
- ^ Staying strong and positive in the wake of a natural disaster, Uniqlo.com, March 2014
- ^ 2008 Nikon Salon Awards, Japanexposures.com, 1 December 2008
- ^ Masaki Yamamoto, Mindseye.fr