Now in their seventh year, the awards are open to all professional photographers worldwide and recognise the importance of photography within the game.

The Barclays Photographic Awards 2009 are aimed at capturing the moments of success and failure, and the essence and emotion of Barclays Premier League football and run alongside their other official awards; Barclays Player and Manager of the Season, The Barclays Golden Boot and The Barclays Golden Glove.

Split into two categories, The Barclays Photographer of the Season will be judged on five images submitted with the winner receiving a Barclays Award and £10,000 of photographic equipment. The Barclays Shot of the Season will be decided from the best single image submitted by each photographer. The winner will also receive a Barclays Award together with £5,000 of photographic equipment.

The judging panel includes Barclays Sponsorship Director Matt Appleby, Chairman of the Football Writers Association Steve Bates, Sky Sports Commentator Martin Tyler, Blackburn Rovers Manager Sam Allardyce and last year's winner Bradley Ormesher.

Barclays Photographer of the Season Shortlist

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Andy Couldridge, Action Images
Andy Hooper, Daily Mail
Glyn Thomas, Offside Sports Photography
Graham Chadwick, Daily Mail
Mark Leech, Offside Sports Photography
Mark Robinson, The Sun
Matt Roberts, Offside Sports Photography
Mike Egerton, Empics
Nicky Hayes, Fotosport International
Tom Jenkins, The Guardian/Observer

Barclays Shot of the Season Shortlist

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Glyn Thomas, Offside Sports Photography
Graham Chadwick, Daily Mail
Lawrence Griffiths, Getty Images
Marc Atkins, IPS
Mark Robinson, The Sun
Paul Marriott, Freelance
Peter Byrne, PA
Richard Lee, SportImage
Scott Heppell, Associated Press
Simon Stacpoole, Offside Sports Photography