On the occasion of the 20th edition of the UNICEF Photo of the Year Awards, AFP photographer Angelos Tzortzinis has received the UNICEF Photo of the Year Award.

Moscow-based photographer Kirill Kudryavtsev was recognised at the “The Energy of Victories” national sports journalism festival contest on December 11, organised by the Russian Olympic Committee and the Federation of Sports Journalists of Russia with the backing of Gazprom.

Three AFP photographers have won prizes in the 78th edition of the Pictures of the Year International (POYi), the world’s oldest photo prize.

On the 10th anniversary of the POY Latam, which recognises excellence in documentary, journalistic and artistic photography in Latin America, AFP photographer Eitan Abramovich was awarded second place in the special category 'The Pandemic in Latin America' for his highly aesthetic and intimate portrait of his family life during the pandemic.

AFP photojournalist Bülent Kiliç received first and third prizes in the category Spot News Single at the annual World Press Photo Awards.

Amongst the 148 photos received for this new edition of the Prix Varenne, the Jury rewarded, Wednesday February 17, 2021, the work of two AFP photographers: Kenzo Tribouillard, National Press Award and Leo Malafaia, International Award.