Awards

Four AFP photographers awarded by the White House News Photographer Association

During the annual ceremony of the White House News Photographer Association, the WHNPA jury awarded prizes to Jim Watson, Olivier Douliery, Saul Loeb and Brendan Smialowski.

The 2017 Eyes of History Awards Gala was held June 10, 2017 at the Ritz Carlton in Washington, organized by the White House News Photographer Association which also celebrated her 96th birthday.

Following the ceremony, four AFP photojournalists based in Washington have been rewarded:

 

Jim Watson

First place in the Pictorial category

Award of Excellence in the Campaign 2016, On Capitol Hill, Picture Story/News and  Presidential Portfolio categories.  

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Brendan Smialowski 

1rst place in the Picture Story/Politics category

3rd place in the Political Portfolio category

Award of Excellence in the Inauguration 2017Picture Story/Feature and Portfolio categories.

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Olivier Douliery

3rd place in the Pictorial category

 

Saul Loeb

Award of Excellence in the Presidential category