Masters of color photography were honored at the first annual International Color Awards in an exclusive winners and nominee online live presentation Sunday May 7, 2006.

The jury presented twenty two Outstanding Achievement category awards to photographers of twenty nine nationalities, honoring their work with the highest achievements in color photography.

Top award of "Photographer of the Year" and Masters Cup Winner went to ERWIN OLAF of The Netherlands in professional and BRIAN BELEFANT of USA in amateur.

Judging panel members included some of the most respected names in photography, art, publishing, and advertising from National Geographic Channel in Washington DC to Vogue and the Fine Art Society in London.

To view winning images of this exclusive event visit http://www.thecolorawards.com/2006presentation/gallery/program.htm

For a complete list of winners and nominees visit http://www.thecolorawards.com/list_winners_nominees.htm

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS
International Color Awards promotes the finest contemporary photographers to the world's leading art directors, agencies, editors, galleries, curators, publishers, and dealers of photographic art. A celebrated online event around the globe, the annual Nominations & Winners Presentation is webcast live in a dynamic show that honors the finest work with the highest achievements in color photography. The awards benefit Art for Disabled Children.

The 2nd annual International Color Awards Call for Entries opens May 22, 2006 at http://www.thecolorawards.com