The INTERNATIONAL IMAGING CUP works on entrants scores. Unlike part 1 of the IIC Awards, which is based on the highest 4 scoring images of an entrant. The second part of the awards, the International Imaging Cup, is based on the highest scoring image per country. The International Imaging Cup awards the winning countries as follows,WINNING COUNTRY – GOLD SECOND PLACE – SILVER THIRD PLACE – BRONZETOP 10 Photographers in each of the winning countries are awarded who have earned a silver or higher for their image. The first-place winner takes the trophy home for their country and the following 9 highest scoring entrants from that country are awarded special certificates and announcements. A total of 30 entrants will be awarded. When entering the International Imaging Competition, you are automatically entering the International Imaging Cup,