Winners Announced for 2024 Photo Contest
El-Balad is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Photo Contest. This contest highlighted powerful imagery that resonated with our readers. From the numerous entries, ten exceptional photographs were selected for their impact and storytelling. Here’s a detailed look at the winners.
Winners of the 2024 Photo Contest
- First Place: “This Is Not a Dream” – Collage by Cathy Vogan
- Second Place: A powerful scene outside the Royal Courts of Justice during Julian Assange’s hearing on February 20, 2024 – Photo by Joe Lauria
- Third/Fourth Place (Tie):
- Image of George Galloway with Arthur Scargill at the 40th-anniversary march for the 1984 miners’ strike, Hatfield, South Yorkshire, England – Photo by Joe Lauria
- Police arresting anti-genocide protestors blocking military shipments to Israel in Sydney, Australia on March 25, 2024 – Photo by Cathy Vogan
- Fifth Place: Supporters of Julian Assange outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London on May 22, 2024, reacting to news of Assange’s appeal – Photo by Orlando Harrison
- Sixth Place: Craig Murray and Roger Waters at a pro-Palestinian rally in Blackburn, England on July 6, 2024 – Photo by Gordon Dimmack
- Seventh Place: The Royal Courts of Justice where Julian Assange’s hearing was held on May 18, 2024 – Photo by Joe Lauria
- Eighth Place: Craig Murray speaking at a Gaza conference in Blackburn, England on April 14, 2024 – Photo by Joe Lauria
- Ninth Place: An anti-genocide protest at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. on April 26, 2024 – Photo by Joe Lauria
- Tenth Place: Gabriel and John Shipton, Julian Assange’s father and brother, arriving at court on May 20, 2024 – Photo by Joe Lauria
Impact and Significance
This year’s competition not only showcased talented photographers but also emphasized significant social issues. The winning images captured moments that challenged injustice and highlighted human rights, particularly surrounding the Julian Assange case and protests related to Gaza.
As we celebrate these achievements in photography, we look forward to future contests that encourage creativity and social awareness among artists and photographers around the world.
