22 works won the 'Golden Moment' photo award in 2024

(CLO) On the morning of December 25, at the headquarters of Vietnam News Agency ( Hanoi ), the 7th Golden Moment press photo award ceremony in 2024 took place.

In the single photo category, the First Prize went to the work "Music connects people" by Pham Tuan Anh (Hanoi). The work depicts the beauty of music in connecting the community, bringing strong emotions and imbuing the spirit of solidarity in society.

"Music connects people" - First prize single photo by author Pham Tuan Anh, VNA Photo Editorial Board

In the photo series category, First Prize was awarded to the photo series "Soldiers wade in the mud searching for the bodies of victims in Lang Nu" by author Pham Ngoc Thanh (Hanoi).

The work recorded the emotional moments of sacrifice and resilience of soldiers in the search and rescue mission, contributing to reviving profound human values.

Author Pham Ngoc Thanh (Hanoi) received First Prize with the photo series "Soldiers wade in mud searching for bodies of victims in Lang Nu". Photo: Hoang Hieu

Journalist Vu Viet Trang, General Director of Vietnam News Agency, emphasized the important role of press photos in reflecting historical moments and important events of the country.

According to Ms. Trang, Vietnam News Agency always considers press photos a pillar in the national information system, with a valuable photo archive that fully reflects events, from the war for independence to the country's renovation.

The "Golden Moment" award attracted the participation of 431 authors with 3,435 works, including both single photos and photo series.

The jury selected the best works based on criteria such as theme, method of expression, photographic technique and the ability to convey the message of the work.

The winning photos not only captured impressive moments but also reflected the country's dramatic transformation in 2024, from natural disasters like Typhoon Yagi to noble acts of the military and people in difficult circumstances.

The award has increasingly attracted the attention of journalists, photographers and the public. This is a testament to the strong development of Vietnamese photojournalism, with works that not only have artistic value but also contain profound humanistic messages.

This year's award is also special in that the authors are not afraid of difficulties, even facing natural disasters and harsh weather, to record precious moments.

The award-winning photos recreated touching stories, reflecting solidarity, sacrifices of the army and people, as well as values ​​of humanity in the community.

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/22-tac-pham-doat-giai-anh-khoanh-khac-vang-nam-2024-post327429.html