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Getty Images Editorial Excellence Recognized at 2024 White House News Photographers Association Awards
Getty Images Editorial Excellence Recognized at 2024 White House News Photographers Association Awards
Feb 23, 2024
New York – February 23, 2024: Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, has taken home 12 awards at the 2024 White House News Photographers Association Still Photography Awards, including Chief News Photographer Win McNamee who took home top honors in the Political Photo of the Year category for his coverage on Capitol Hill of house lawmakers electing a new Speaker.
In addition, Getty Images Staff Photographers were honored across a variety of categories across news and sports, including:
Win McNamee was awarded Political Photo of the Year in the Top Honors category. McNamee also finished first place in the Political Portfolio and third place in the Picture Story/Politics categories and received an Award of Excellence in the Presidential category.
Patrick Smith won first place in the Sports Feature/Reaction and second place in the Picture Story/Sports categories. He also received Awards of Excellence in the Sports Action, Sports Feature/Reaction and Picture Story/Sports categories.
Chip Somodevilla won second place in the Picture Story/Politics and third place in the Domestic News categories. He also received an Award of Excellence in the On Capitol Hill category.
Getty Images Global Head of Editorial Ken Mainardis said, “We are incredibly proud of Win, Patrick and Chip for being recognized by the White House News Photographers Association this year. The images they have produced showcase the dedication, talent and creativity of our photographers and editors and are a testament to the power of visuals in today’s world. This recognition reinforces Getty Images’ longstanding photographic expertise and excellence as a trusted source in the industry for nearly 30 years.”
To see the award‑winning coverage by Win, Patrick and Chip, as well as other finalists, go to: https://whnpa.org/the‑eyes‑of‑history/still/2024‑results/
Image credit above: Win McNamee/Getty Images
In addition, Getty Images Staff Photographers were honored across a variety of categories across news and sports, including:
Win McNamee was awarded Political Photo of the Year in the Top Honors category. McNamee also finished first place in the Political Portfolio and third place in the Picture Story/Politics categories and received an Award of Excellence in the Presidential category.
Patrick Smith won first place in the Sports Feature/Reaction and second place in the Picture Story/Sports categories. He also received Awards of Excellence in the Sports Action, Sports Feature/Reaction and Picture Story/Sports categories.
Chip Somodevilla won second place in the Picture Story/Politics and third place in the Domestic News categories. He also received an Award of Excellence in the On Capitol Hill category.
Getty Images Global Head of Editorial Ken Mainardis said, “We are incredibly proud of Win, Patrick and Chip for being recognized by the White House News Photographers Association this year. The images they have produced showcase the dedication, talent and creativity of our photographers and editors and are a testament to the power of visuals in today’s world. This recognition reinforces Getty Images’ longstanding photographic expertise and excellence as a trusted source in the industry for nearly 30 years.”
To see the award‑winning coverage by Win, Patrick and Chip, as well as other finalists, go to: https://whnpa.org/the‑eyes‑of‑history/still/2024‑results/
Image credit above: Win McNamee/Getty Images