Nantwich Camera Club Members Shine in 2026 BPE Exhibitions
As part of Nantwich Camera Club, Bryan Averill Hon CPE, BPE2 and Andrew Charlesworth CPAGB, BPE2, Hon CPE have had great success in the British Photographic Exhibitions (BPE) circuit 2026.
Competing against photographers from across the UK, both NCC members achieved numerous acceptances during the current 2026 exhibition season, also receiving several prestigious awards. Their success reflects not only their individual creativity and technical skill but also the consistently high standard of photography produced by members of Nantwich Camera Club.
Bryan Averill Hon CPE, BPE2
Bryan once again demonstrated his versatility across Colour, Monochrome and Creative photography, gaining acceptances throughout the 2026 BPE season.
His highlight came at the Rushden & District Photographic Society Open Exhibition, where his image "Snowboarder" was awarded the Gold Medal in the Colour section, and two other images were Highly Commended, namely Left High And Dry (Creative), and "Dunstanburgh Castle From Embleton Bay" (Monochrome).
Further honours included:
Commended BPE Ribbon - "Out Of The Mist" (Colour) - Vale Of Evesham.
Commended BPE Ribbon - "Dunstanburgh Castle" (Monochrome) - Vale Of Evesham.
Selector’s Choice - "Out Of The Mist" (Colour) - Basingstoke Camera Club.
Highly Commended - "Left High And Dry" (Creative) - Robin Hood Open Digital Exhib.
Certificate Of Merit - "Chinese Theatre Acrobats" (Colour) - Winchester National Exhib.
Bryan's success spans a wide range of photographic genres, from action and sport through to nature, creative interpretation and landscape photography. Illustrating the breadth of his portfolio, and now with over 100 accumulated acceptances Bryan has achieved his BPE3 award (subject to official ratification).
Andrew Charlesworth CPAGB, BPE2, Hon CPE
Andrew continued his excellent record of success in national exhibitions with numerous acceptances, particularly in Monochrome and Landscape sections.
His standout achievements:
Judges Medal - "11-56 Canary Wharf "(Monochrome) - South Birmingham.
Highly Commended PAGB Ribbon - "11-56 Canary Wharf "(Monochrome) - Vale Of Evesham.
Highly Commended - "11-56 Canary Wharf "(Monochrome) - Rushden and District.
Highly Commended PAGB Ribbon - "Dunstanburgh Castle" (Colour) - Vale Of Evesham.
PAGB Ribbon - "Dunstanburgh Castle" (Scapes) - Southport.
Other honours were:
Commended - "3 Way Conversation" (People) – Basingstoke.
Certificate of Merit - "Church of St. John" (Scapes) - Winchester.
Andrew started the BPE circuit in January 2026. His work is recognised for its clean composition, careful use of light and strong architectural design, resulting in consistent successes throughout the BPE circuit. He has gained over 50 acceptances to achieve the BPE2 award within his first season.
As part of Nantwich Camera Club, Bryan and Andrew look forward to hopefully celebrating further successes as the 2026 exhibition season reaches its conclusion.
All images mentioned above can be viewed in Bryan and Andrew's Member Galleries.
