Photocompetitions
In my view it is great to have a placement in a photocompetion. Since there are a lot of talent out there, it is something that makes me proud and yet humble.
However it is very subjective what any person sees in a photo. So what is really important to me, is that I like the photo and that you hopefully agree 
Gold medal
I just won a goldmedal in the 2009 internet competion on the website http://underwaterphotography.com
I won in the category, photoshop manipulated and had a runner-up in the category wideangle close focus. I am honured and proud, since there are so many good photo's on this site.
http://www.underwaterphotography.com/Photo-Contest/Winners.aspx?intYear=2009
Taucher.net
http://taucher.net
Photo of the month
BSAC Photocompetition
2 third places in the monthly open competion in 2009.
http://www.bsac.com/page.asp?section=2698§ionTitle=Photographic+competition+2009