N I P A

An informal grouping of 7 or 8 Celtic regions in the British Isles and Brittany exists to organise the annual Celtic Challenge.

There are three sections, Monochrome Prints, Colour Prints and PDIs

The venue for the competition and responsibility for its organization rotates around the Celtic Regions, a judge is chosen from outside these regions. 

The Celtic Challenge is won by the region which has the highest total of marks over the three sections.

Individual awards are given to the authors of the top entry in each section.

Entries for the competition are selected by NIPA from the work of individual members of its member clubs.

NIPA Club members can submit 50cm x 40cm mono prints, colour prints, and 1600px x 1200px open PDIs (including Nature PDIs) for selection. 

Each competing region is required to provide 10 images in each competition. A minimum of three photographers must be represented in each section.​