MPA (LE) Portrait and Travel Photographer of the Year
This accolade was won just a few months ago in May 2009.
The competition was judged by the MPA's chairman of judges Kevin Wilson - read more on the blog.

MPA (CR) Wedding/Portrait and overall Photographer of the Year
The Master Photographers Association is an international organisation that recognises quality professional photographers by awarding qualifications and prizes for outstanding work in all areas of photography.

London Portrait Group – Photographer of the Year
The London Portrait Group was founded by London photographer Paul Kaye around 40 years ago. It now meets monthly and has featured the most prestigious photographers in the business including the late Bob Carlos Clarke, John Swannell, John Stoddart and more.

PTO (Photo Training Overseas) Cyprus Wedding/Portrait winner and the OVERALL winner
This convention is a very common event on the pro photographers calendar.   Every year a training event is held at a fabulous European location for a week.  Over 250 photographers from across the country gather for seminars and tuition.

FUJIFILM Professional – Distinction Award
One of ONLY 4 images to be selected from over 5000 entries from professional photographers across the UK.  A particularly high accolade (envied by many photographers).

BIPP (CR) – Wedding/Portrait and overall Photographer of the Year
The British Institute of Professional Photography is the oldest trade organisation of its type, and its qualifications are the most recognised and respected.

KODAK WEDDING AND PORTRAIT AWARDS
6 images as finalists  
These were picked form thousands of entries and a final 10 images were chosen in each category.  I had 3 finalists in the children’s category (under 12 years).  1 finalist in the Family section. 2 finalists in the Wedding.
Mark Ashworth receiving photography award from Peter Dyer
Mark Ashworth receiving award from Hoss Mohdavi and Royce Yaceob
Kevin Wilson awards Mark Ashworth Portrait Photographer of the Year