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2023/24/25/26 Gold Winner

3x Best In Class!

A decorative award emblem featuring a 3D black and gold cube with the number 1 and check mark, surrounded by a gold laurel wreath, and text indicating '8th Annual Ice Awards, First Place in Class'.
A logo with the letters 'MPI' in gold, a dark blue geometric shape above, and the words 'FIRST FACE AWARDS' in gold and red, surrounded by a gold laurel wreath.
Gold coin with a laurel wreath, MPL logo, and text "GOLD IIC 2022" in the center.
Gold medal with laurel wreath, logo at top, text reads "MLGP Gold IIC 2022" and a small red ribbon emblem at bottom
Gold medal with a laurel wreath design, displaying the text "MPL GOLD IIC 2022" and a small red and black logo at the bottom.
Gold medal with laurel wreath, 11th annual MGPL awards logo at the top, and a red ribbon at the bottom.
Gold medal with laurel wreath, logo at the top, and text reading 'GOLD IIC 11th Annual'
A gold-colored circular medal with a laurel wreath design, featuring the MIT logo at the top, the text 'GOLD IIC 10th Annual' in the center, and a red ribbon at the bottom.
Gold medal with laurel leaves and logo for the 9th Annual MGM MPC event.
Gold circular award badge with laurel wreath, featuring the M4M logo at the top, and text that reads "GOLD IIC 9th Annual."
Gold-colored medal with a laurel wreath, displaying the MPA logo at the top and text reading "GOLD IIC 9th Annual" in the center.

2022 Awards

Cover page of the 8th annual Master Photographers International (MPI) International Imaging Competition featuring a mountain landscape with snow-covered trees, a river, and a train with a glowing headlight.
Award certificate for the Master Photographers International 8th Annual International Imaging Competition, featuring a snowy mountain landscape with a full moon in the sky and snow-covered trees.
A promotional poster for the Master Photographers International 8th Annual International Imaging Competition featuring a snowy mountain landscape with a train traveling through a forested area.
A clear crystal trophy with a spherical top, inscribed with the text: 'MPI 8th Annual International Imaging Competition, Class Award in Travel, Matt Shannon, The Polal Express, Gold Award, Gold Award'.
Beautiful winter landscape with snow-covered trees under a purple sky featuring a large full moon, advertising the 8th Annual International Imaging Competition with awards and medals.
A glass trophy with a spherical top and a wide base inscribed with awards for the MPI 8th Annual International Imaging Competition, including a class award in travel to Matt Shannon of The Polar Express and two gold awards.
A cover photo of a train traveling through a snowy forested landscape in a mountainous area, with a dark cloudy sky overhead. The image features the title '8th International Imaging Competition' and details about an award, with various medals and laurels. Text mentions C11 Travel, Matt Shannon, Canada, and The Polar Express.

2023 Awards

Certificate from the Master Photographers International 9th Annual International Imaging Competition awarded to Matt Shannon, Canada for Sunrise on the Farm in the Fine Art Landscapes category.
Cover page for the 9th Annual Master Photographers International (MPI) International Imaging Competition, featuring a black and white photograph of seals on the beach in the rain.
Cover page of the Master Photographers International 9th Annual International Imaging Competition, featuring a photograph of a woodpecker on a tree trunk, with a gold award badge and event details.

2025 Awards

A glass award trophy with the event logo and text, commemorating the 10th annual MPI JOTH International Imaging Competition, awarded to Matt Shannon for the Birds and Birds of Prey class.
A promotional poster for the Master Photographers International 10th Annual International Imaging Competition, featuring a large image of a bald eagle with wings partially spread, perched on a piece of driftwood in water, with rain and greenery in the background. The poster includes text about the competition and awards, with a gold laurel wreath emblem and the words "Gold IIC 10th Annual".

2025 Awards

Certificate award for the Gold IIIC category at the 11th Annual Master Photographers International (MPI) International Imaging Competition featuring a black and white photograph of a bird with wings spread over water.
Certificate or award from the Master Photographers International 11th Annual International Imaging Competition, featuring a blurred background image of a landscape with trees and a clear sky, and a golden medal with the inscription 'Gold 11th Annual' and the logo 'MPI'.