A panel of photography experts in various fields reviewed the entries in eight categories and selected those pieces that best represented overall excellence, impact and professionalism. The judges’ selections for first, second and third places are presented here along with information from the winners on their pieces. We want to thank each of you who participated in this year’s Awards. We hope you enjoy this publication and invite you to participate in the 18th Annual Awards Program. Look for your entry form for the 2002 PDN/Nikon Self-Promotion Awards in the February 2002 issue of PDN and online. Anna Marie Bakker General Manager of Communications Nikon Inc. Jeffrey Roberts VP/Group Publisher, Photo District News/PIX Special Thanks and Photo District News Photo District News is a monthly publication dedicated to keeping professional photographers informed about the business and creative aspects of photography. PDN also publishes PIX, the supplement for visual creatives, which showcases technological advances as well as ways computers and the Web are being used in real-life photo illustration, graphic design and advertising. Nikon Inc. Nikon Inc. is pleased to support the efforts of both established and emerging professional photographers, through its ongoing sponsorship of the Annual PDN/Nikon Self-Promotion Awards, an awards program designed to celebrate outstanding works and to provide information regarding the kinds of promotion that help a photographer’s business succeed. This program is part of Nikon’s continued commitment to meeting all photographers’ needs with innovative products, technical assistance, educational programs, seminars, grants and information. In offering this broad range of support, we hope to contribute to each photographer’s success in achieving his or her unique vision.