High Level of Excellence Award: Presented to an individual photographer at the judges’ discretion. Each maker with a minimum of 4 blue ribbons and 6 entries is eligible for consideration. The judges will consider all the entries of those makers as a body of work with variety, creativity, and technical expertise as the criteria for this award.

Court of Honor - Out of State: A plaque awarded to the maker of the best photograph from out of state.

George R. Read Memorial Award: A pewter Revere bowl presented on a rotating basis to the maker of the photograph which the judges select as being most representative of the State of Vermont. All technical aspects are considered. This award was instituted in 1975 by the Rothers in memory of Margaret's father. Although neither a Vermonter nor a professional photographer, he nonetheless created beautiful photographs, many in Vermont.
Vermont Album Award: A plaque awarded by Vermont, to the maker of the best album.

KINGDOM GALLERY AWARD: Kingdom Color & Imaging will present up to four Gallery Awards in the following categories: Candid, Portrait, Commercial, Unclassified. The Gallery Award recognizes excellence in photographic imagery.

Fuji Masterpiece Awards: A trophy awarded to the best in each category of Wedding, Portrait, Commercial/Industrial and Illustrative/Unclassified presented by Fuji Photo Film USA. If the winning photograph is created on Fuji film and/or paper, an additional cash award up to $200.00 will be presented.

Best of Show Black and White: A plaque awarded to the best black and white print or transparency at the discretion of the judges. This includes hand colored black and white.
Creativity Plus: A plaque awarded to the image maker displaying the most creativity in any category at the discretion of the judges.

Most Promising Newcomer: A plaque awarded to a maker who has been a VPP member for two years or less at the discretion of the judges.