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To the Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Awards.

RIDING THROUGH 2021
Thankfully this year brought a shift in the world with an opening up of cities, eased restrictions and an abundance of cyclists riding through 2021, living their shared passion.

And what a year it’s been on the world tour stage. One we’ll all remember.

We want all cyclists and cycling photographers to be part of the Awards — to share your images, your moments, and your love of cycling from behind the lens.

YOU’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The awards — are and always will be, about making a difference — and this year, all entry fees raised are once again being donated to cancer research and to Young Cyclist Assistance. Two important causes.

We’re proud to support Tour de Cure and one young cyclist — or maybe two if we raise more — who need a little financial hand to help them make it to the next step in their cycling journey.

Thank you for making a difference to someone’s else life.

OUR PURPOSE
A little reminder of why we exist — to help others, to bring the cycling community together, and to inspire others. And — for my son Lucas to share in Mark’s love of cycling and photography.

I’m so proud that this year Lucas joined the fight to raise money for cancer research by riding 100km for Tour de Kids and raised over $1,500 himself (read more here).

We’ve lost so many people to cancer, and sadly, it will continue. May your photos inspire others to get out, enjoy our natural environment and enter this years #markgunterphotoawards2021.

CYCLINGTIPS
The #markgunterphotoawards2021 are brought to you yet again with support of CyclingTips – and they open now!

Happy searching through your images — Leeanne Gatien, Mark Gunter Photography

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Calling cyclists with a camera or phone to enter and share your love of cycling.

Simply upload up to 3 of your own images here.

Categories are Professional and Amateur.

Entries open 9am Tuesday 7th Dec 2021 and close 5pm Tuesday 4th Jan 2022 AEDT. Winners are announced 12th Jan 2022.

Your AUD$25 entry fee goes towards cancer research and Young Cyclist Assistance.

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JUDGING PANEL

We are pleased to announce our Judges who are renowned Professional Cycling Photographers and CyclingTips contributors.

Judge 1 Jo Jo Harper

Judge 2 Brazo de Hierro

Judge 3 James Startt

Graham Watson Photographer & long time contributor of the Awards

Lucas Gunter Son of Mark Gunter, young cyclist & genuinely kind human

Our Judges announce their shortlists after the Awards close, to then commence the gruelling task of selecting 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

YOUNG CYCLIST ASSISTANCE

It’s back — and it’s the chance for up to two young cyclists to be awarded AUD$1,000 to help them in their cycling career.

Helping others is what we do because Mark loved the cycling community.

Find out more about Young Cyclist Assistance here and get nominating!

NOMINATIONS OPEN

CATEGORIES & PRIZES

This year images can be entered into one of two categories: Professional | Amateur

We’re glad to confirm that we will continue to recognise the work of the Professional category by awarding the perpetual trophy and the medallions.

And we thrilled to announce Wahoo has returned again in 2021 as the sponsor for the Amateur category.

We hope you’re keen to enter and be part of bringing hope to the global cycling community.

PROFESSIONAL WINNERS

The winners honour list;

2016 Wouter Roosenboom (Netherlands)
2017 Tim Bardsley-Smith (Australia)
2018 Dario Belingheri (Italy)
2019 Alex Broadway (United Kingdom)
2020 Chris Auld (United Kingdom)

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER CATEGORY

2021 has seen some intense racing and we’re looking forward to entries from our Professional photographers.

We encourage you all to enter images from a year of racing that we’ll never forget.

By definition in the rules, a Professional Photographer earning AUD$25,000 or more specifically relating to cycling photography, in a normal year, cannot enter the Amateur category.

PROFESSIONAL PRIZES

We celebrate and recognise Professional photographers with the Mark Gunter perpetual trophy and medallion.

1st Place The Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Award perpetual trophy and gold medallion

2nd Place The Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Award silver medallion

3rd Place The Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Award bronze medallion

Every year the trophy gets passed onto the Winner, and your name will forever be a part of the Awards.

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AMATEUR CATEGORY

Anyone and everyone — whether you’re an enthusiast, semi-professional photographer, or an avid cyclist using your phone. You’re encouraged to submit your best work — and be part of something special.

Images from high end camera’s including DSLR’s, to mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras, film, and compact, smartphones, and drones can be entered into the Amateur category.

AMATEUR PRIZES

Our prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Amateur category thanks to Wahoo @wahoofitnessofficial.

1st Place — KICKR Indoor Smart Bike Trainer $1,799
Buy the new Wahoo Fitness KICKR Smart Bike Trainer, the ultimate indoor cycling power trainer with accuracy and responsiveness tuned for the most demanding cyclists.

2nd Place — ELEMNT ROAM GPS Bike Computer with Navigation $599
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM bike computer with navigation features on-device turn-by-turn directions, a color screen, and crystal-clear display to keep you focused on the ride.

3rd Place — ELEMNT RIVAL Multisport GPS Cycling Smart Watch $499
Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL is a powerful multisport GPS smartwatch for athletes that simplifies triathlon tracking, cycling, and training with its design, ruggedness, and performance.

Along with the accolade and the pride and joy of being selected by three of the top cycling photographers on the scene, there’s also the chance to be selected as part of Graham’s Choice — and be recognised by the original pro peloton cycling photographer.

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Image by Graham Watson | Cycling Photography Royalty

GRAHAM'S CHOICE

We’re delighted that Graham Watson is back again. He is our only contributor to be involved every single year!

Graham will select his top 10, most insightful and creative photos in the Amateur category — in Graham’s Choice.

Everyone who’s been picked by Graham in the Amateur category will be recognised.

GRAHAM'S CHOICE PRIZES

To be recognised by Graham Watson will have to be enough — as there aren’t any prizes for Graham’s Choice this year either!

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LUCAS'S LIST

He’s back in 2021! And he hasn’t stopped talking about being a judge again this year.

2021 will be his third year, and he’s ready to show you how he sees the cycling world.

You may not know the story, that back in 2019 he saw that the Judges were making their Shortlists, and he wanted to be part of the Awards too! This year he said to me, “thanks for letting me be a judge”.

LUCAS HELPING SICK KIDS

Lucas found his love of cycling!

After riding a bike for just 2 days in September, he signed up to ride 100km to raise money for sick kids with cancer for Tour de Kids, another cycling charity here in Australia.

He smashed his goal distance and donations target.
Champion effort buddy!

LUCAS'S LIST PRIZES

The accolade for being chosen by Lucas, is just that. Hopefully he’ll add a little hope and light to your life if he’s chooses one of your photos.

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#MGPA2020 INSPIRATION

Get a glimpse of the top ten Professional and Amateur images from the #markgunterphotoawards2020

THE JUDGING PANEL

JOJO HARPER

Jojo Harper joins the Awards as a Judge in 2021 — her work has featured in the Awards since 2018. Jojo is from the south of England and like many, she lives the cycling life in Girona.

Jojo started her cycling photography career by photographing her brother racing, then Rapha Condor JLT and then the world. And she “loves her photos to tell a story.”

Jojo Harper @jojoharper_

JAMES STARTT

James Startt’s experience as a cycling photographer is now in its fourth decade — he’s photographed every Tour de France since 1990.

The winner of the Gold Medal in the 2021 World Sports Photography Awards, works regularly with Peloton Magazine and Velonews, and Agence Zoom in France, and has authored numerous book.

James Startt @startt

BRAZO DE HIERRO

Brazo de Hierro is an experienced and recognised Spanish photographer, capturing the essence of what cycling means to him.

In 2020, he who showed the world of cycling through lockdown, from behind the lens, like no other.

Brazo has entered every year since the beginning in 2016 and he’s featured many times.

Brazo de Hierro @BrazodeHierro

PHOTOGRAPHER & CONTRIBUTOR TO THE AWARDS

GRAHAM WATSON

Graham has been with the Awards since it’s inaugural year in 2016. He is arguably the most well known cycling photographer of his time and his iconic images captured many of cycling’s most moments over his 44 years of photography.

As one of the pioneers of the cycling media, Graham brings an immense volume of knowledge and expertise in cycling photography. He and Mark knew each other well and we are thrilled that Graham is yet again part of the Awards.

Once again, Graham will contribute to the Awards by selecting his choice in the Amateur category. He’ll select his top 10 as ‘Graham’s Choice’, so you’ll have the chance — and the thrill — of being recognised by Graham! Graham Watson @grahamwatson10

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RULES

Check out the full Rules of the Awards here .

Some key dates and information below;

– Awards open 9am 7th December 2021 and close 5pm 4th January 2022 (AEDT)

– Categories: Professional and Amateur

– Each photo must have been taken between 1st January 2021 and 4^th January 2022

– Each photo must relate to cycling

– Each photo must be original material by the photographer entrant

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OUR CHARITY PARTNER

Our charity partner Tour de Cure Australia — a cycling based cancer charity in Australia, dedicated to raising money from within the cycling community.

They have contributed to 50 major cancer breakthroughs and raised over $50 million dollars. We’re proud to be supporting them again in 2021.