CCTV America photojournalists Andrew Smith and Joel Witte have been recognized for excellence by the White House News Photographers Association.

The 90-year-old organization (WHNPA) recognizes outstanding visual journalism by its more than 900 members.   Below is their award winning entries for you to watch.

Andrew Smith won awards in the Conflict/Disaster Coverage, News Feature, News Special Reports/Series photography categories. Smith also won in the Day Feature, News Feature,  and Long Form categories for editing.

President Barack Obama greets White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA) contest winner Andrew Smith before he joins them for a group photo in the Oval Office, March 9, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Joel Witte won in the Feature and Lighting photography categories.

Andrew Smith’s award winning work.

1st Place – Conflict Zone Photography
This category recognizes work created in dangerous situations where the photographer has put his or her personal safety at risk.

1st Place – Day Feature Editing & 3rd Place – News Feature Photography

3rd Place – Special Report Series Editing & Award of Excellence – Special Report Series Editing
For stories shot on the road in Nashville, Little Rock and Fort Leonard Wood covering the 2014 midterm elections.
Route 2014-A View of the Midterms

Award of Excellence – Editing

Joel Witte’s award winning work.

2nd Place-Feature Photography

2nd Place – Lighting