The 2015 American Photographic Artists Awards is now open for entries. This is a great opportunity for individuals to get their work seen by powerful creative professionals including agency producers, art buyers, photo editors, creative directors, and many more.

Entering is easy, and there’s always the possibility that this could change your career forever. Read the submission guidelines and rules, then enter.

Some of the top reasons to enter according to the APA’s website include:

• Best of Show Winner receives over $25,000 in prizes, including the Grand Prize, a Canon EOS 5DS Camera.

• The APA Awards is one of the most respected and prestigious photo contests in the world.

• An accleaimed panel of judges will take a close look at your work.

• Top place images are promoted via email blasts to 15,000 Creatives through the year.

• First place winners are included in a 2 page spread in Luerzer’s Archive

• Proceeds help advance APA’s core mission of protecting photographers’ rights.

Judges include professionals from Sports Illustrated, NBBJ Architects, Colle + McVoy, 360i, 72andSunny, Arnold Worldwide, Turner Broadcast, BBDO and many more.

Find the complete information about submissions HERE.