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18:26 April 28th, 2009

Reuters aces Canadian Photos of the Year competition

Posted by: Corinne Perkins
Tags: Reuters Photographers, , , ,

Reuters News has aced four categories, as well as ranking in three other categories, in the annual News Photographers Association of Canada Photos of the Year competition. This year’s competition drew over 2,000 entries from 125 photographers. Thomas Szlukovenyi, Global Editor of Pictures, said “These awards pay tribute to the high quality of Reuters photography and further cement our reputation with clients as the leading source of photojournalism in Canada. Congratulations to all the winners.”

Reuters photographers were honored with the following 7 awards:


General News:

1st - Mark Blinch

Feature:
1st - Andy Clark


Honourable Mention - Mathieu Belanger

Pictorial:
1st - Mathieu Belanger

Sports Action:
1st - Shaun Best


2nd - Mark Blinch

Sports Feature:
2nd - Christinne Muschi

To view a slideshow of award-winning images click here.

For further information about the awards click here.

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