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Co-op Hot Shots 8 Winners

“Make The Difference”

"Make a difference by supporting local small businesses."

Thie Santoso Fongerts
1st Place Winner, Local Open Category

Tan Ee Long 1st Place Winner International Category

"Volunteer Guard Corps assist vulnerable groups for COVID-19 swab testing."

Tan Ee Long, Malaysia
1st Place Winner, International Category

"Thanks to the internet, tutors can still teach our kids."

Leonardus Novianto Depari
2nd Place Winner, Local Open Category

Sujit Saha 2nd Place Winner International Category

"Although the school was destroyed, the children are still studying."

Sujit Saha, India
2nd Place Winner, International Category

"The cleaners are our COVID-19 heroes who keep areas clean."

William Ong
Social Winner

"Rain or shine, the food delivery man delivers our meals."

Ong Yi Chao
3rd Place Winner, Local Open Category

Jophel Botero Ybiosa 3rd Place Winner International Category

"Medical personnel conducted a swab test for Filipino seafarers."

Jophel Botero Ybiosa, Philippines
3rd Place Winner, International Category

THEME

MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

People make the difference to COVID-19 resilience in Singapore and worldwide. The COVID-19 global pandemic has adversely affected communities everywhere. We are faced with an unprecedented challenge and will need to forge deeper collaborations and co-operations to assist our communities.

In Co-op Hot Shots 8, participants are to submit photos that communicate the belief that people make the difference and create positive impact to the community.

Submit Your Photos

More about the theme

Categories & Prizes

International For all residing outside Singapore	Local Open For all residing in Singapore	Social Up to 10 entries will be put up on Instagram for public voting. The entry with the most votes will win the Social category
1st prize: S$500 2nd prize: S$250 3rd prize: S$150	1st prize: S$1,000 2nd prize: S$600 3rd prize: S$300	S$100

*Submitted photos need not be taken from the country of residence.

Distinguished Judges

Allan Lee

Founder of OurShutterJourney.com

AL Lee (Allan Lee)

Founder of OurShutterJourney.com and the principal trainer of Shutter Journey Photography Academy.

AL had been advocating photography education since 2009 with countless previous stints as a PA Certified Trainer (People's Association), REMS Trainer (MOE CCA Trainer) and also teaching photography at various organizations like NTUC (ULive!), National Heritage Board (NHB) etc.

AL is a regular Judge at many National Level Photography Competitions like the Red Dot Series (Capitol) or the earlier Youth Series (SCAPE/ National Youth Council)

Ronald Louis Low

Founding member of Istoria Co-operative

Ronald Louis Low

@SingaporeWanderer

Ronald is a passionate documentarian, and through his works, helps raise funds for social causes. He published his first photobook, "Dogwood Blossom" which helped raise funds for various dog shelters and animal rescue groups, and his works which exhibited at the "When The Mountains Called" exhibition at ION Orchard, for the earthquake victims of Nepal. Ronald was also commissioned to produce a series of portraits of the punks for The Substation's "Discipline The City" exhibition.
Being a dedicated educator, Ronald believes in nurturing the youth of today. He is a registered MOE trainer for Photography and Entrepreneurship and has developed the curriculum for 'Storytelling via Photography' workshop for schools.
As a founding member of Istoria Co-operative, Ronald continues to champion the sustainability of freelancers in the creative industry with the co-operative.