| The Assistant Awards Sponsors The AOP would like to thank the Assistant Awards' supporters and prize sponsors, without whom these Awards would not be possible. The Assistants' Awards 2009 Prize Sponsors: 
MOT Models has been at the forefront of the model industry since it was founded in 1985 and has been a sponsor of the AOP for over 10 years. MOT changes with fashion and is at the forefront of using new technology, but our commitment to making sure that your assignment is successful is immovable. MOT has long been an Investor in People and nurtures the careers of models and staff. Expanding this to include helping a young photographer is a relatively small but logical step and the AOP Assistants Awards provides this possibility. We are very proud to have been invited to participate again.
Towergate Camerasure looks after more professional photographers and image makers than any other insurer in the UK, and has strong links to the major trade associations for photographers. With over 20 years’ experience Towergate Camerasure has developed insurance solutions which are flexible enough to meet the individual requirements of professionals. Towergate Camerasure makes insurance easy with friendly, knowledgeable staff, and a fast efficient claims service. As part of the UK’s largest specialist insurance intermediary Towergate Underwriting Group, and with policies underwritten by Norwich Union, Camerasure offers a combination of strength and security that gives you the reassurance of dealing with a name you can trust.  At Direct you’ll find passion and expertise combined with the largest and most up to date photographic rental stock in the UK. Since 1993 we have been doing our best to make your shoots a success in a friendly and helpful manner. It’s not just equipment; we provide all the advice, knowledge and even studio space you need to get the best from it. All of this might be the reason why we’re still London’s No1 photographic rental facility. Come and see for yourself: we’re located just behind Waterloo station and we have free parking spaces right outside.  Street Studios are proud to continue supporting the AOP for another year.
As the industry forever changes we still provide quality shoot spaces along with our excellent service...ready to cater for any client. This year we are introducing our amazing new location studio, Street Space. Immaculately finished, beautifully decorated with great access and daylight
Street Space adds another dimension to Street Studios
With the quality of service we are known for we continue to be competitive and provide support for photographers, agents and assistants alike.
Discounted prints provided by
Theprintspace is a professional photographic printing studio & gallery, used by London’s top creative artists & photographers because they can control the creative process themselves. The quality is as high as can be, which is why theprintspace is consistently chosen by Turner Prize winning artists and National Portrait Gallery award winners. At the same time, theprintspace’s low costs make it completely affordable. The new website also allows users to place their printing orders online for fully colour managed prints & a full range of professional print types, from silver-based Digital C-types to fine-art Epson Giclees to CMYK proofs. 
Hothouse specialises in career guidance and portfolio clinics to photographers at all stages of their careers. Run by two of London's most experienced agents we offer face to face, one on one portfolio critiques at our monthly workshops. Co-ordinators: Becky Kelly - Project Manager, Awards Kate Doyle - Gallery & Awards Assistant Halita Obineche - Sponsorship and Advertising Manager
Rachel Rogers - Project Manager, Gallery Unsuitable - for the design and production of the Assistants Awards 2009 and the Assistants Awards Book 2009 Mike Laye & Image-access.net - Awards Website design and updating The AOP Board The Awards Working Group |
