2012 AOP Open Awards winners announced! Last night the winners of the 2012 AOP Open Awards were announced at the presentation and party at Draw Walk Gallery, Truman Brewery.  Photographer Andrew Perkins won Best in Show Award, winning prizes from Fujifilm, Bikinilists and Towergate Camerasure. Girls shadow on beach and three people in deck chairs © Andrew Perkins Judges Lucille Flood from Comic Relief and publisher Dewi Lewis announced the winners to a packed Dray Walk in the heart of Truman Brewery, East London.  The exhibition will stay open until Sunday 28 October. Dray Walk Gallery, Truman Brewery, off Brick Lane, E1. Open hours: 12pm - 6pm The following photographers won Judges Choice Awards: Simon James Judges Choice: Lucille Flood Blairgowrie Back Beach © Simon James Jon Tonks Judges Choice: Dewi Lewis Sheep shearing & the Union Jack, Falkland Islands © Jon Tonks  Marietta d'Erlanger Judges Choice:: Chris Hudson Runner Lewa Marathon, Kenya © Marietta d'Erlanger   Gaynor Perry Judges Choice: Zena Holloway The Spy © Gaynor Perry   There was a further Award given to the most popular image in the Public Choice Award, sponsored by JWT.  The Public Choice Award attracted almost 3,000 votes worldwide. This year's winner was Rob Shinn, whose image won by a clear majority. Childcare © Rob Shinn

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