The Royal Photographic Society
The RPS offers 3 levels of distinction, Licentiate (LRPS), Associate (ARPS) and Fellow (FRPS), details of which can be found on the RPS website.
The Irish Photographic Federation
Similarly the IPF offers 3 levels of distinction, Licentiate (LRPS), Associate (ARPS) and Fellow (FRPS), details of which can be found on the IPF website.
The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain
The PAGB offers Awards for Photographic Merit (APM) at 5 levels, Badge (BPAGB), Credit (CPAGB), Distinction (DPAGB), Excellence (EPAGB) and Master (MPAGB). They also offer Audiovisual awards. Details can be found on the PAGB website.
The Welsh Photographic Federation
The WPF offers Merit Awards (WPFMA) at Levels 1,2 and 3. Additionally it offers the higher level Associate award (AWPF). Details can be found on the WPF website.
The Societies
As with the RPS and IPF The Societies offer 3 levels of distinction, Licentiate, Associate and Fellow. The awards are allied to the following specific disciplines – Wedding & Portrait Photography, International Sports & Leisure, International Nature & Wildlife, International Travel & Tourism, International Media & Press, International Commercial & Industrial, International School of Event and International Fashion & Glamour. These awards are supported by an extensive mentoring program. Details can be found on The Societies website.
Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP)
Also known as The International Federation of Photographic Art, FIAP offers 10 different awards. The entry level is Artist and the ultimate accolade is Master. In between there are 8 levels of Excellence denominated by various badge grades. Details via the FIAP website.
Photographic Society of America
The PSA offer Recognition of Photographic Achievement (ROPA) awards at 6 different levels. Qualified (QPSA), Proficiency (PPSA), Excellence (EPSA), Master (MPSA), Master 2 (MPSA2) and Grand Master (GMPSA). Grand Master (GMPSA) also has 5 sub-levels. Details can be found on the PSA website.