CGTN America
CCTV America photojournalists Andrew Smith, Joel Witte and Duane Watkins have been recognized for excellence by the White House News Photographers Association.
The 95-year-old organization (WHNPA) recognizes outstanding visual journalism by its more than 900 members. Their award winning entries are below.
Andrew Smith won awards in the Day Feature, Documentary, News Series, Sports photography categories. Smith also won in the Day Feature, Documentary, sports categories for editing.
Joel Witte, Duane Watkins both won in the Feature and Magazine feature photography categories.
Andrew Smith‘s award winning work
1st Place, Documentary (Photography)
1st Place, Documentary (Editing)
On Thin Ice: The People of the North
1st Place, Sports (Photography)
3rd Place, Sports (Editing)
Dogsledding in the Arctic
2nd Place, Day Feature- Andrew Smith
Historic Port of Call for Chinese Navy in U.S.
2nd Place, Day Feature- Andrew Smith
Mississippi State Battle Bells
Small business turns cowbells into football fans\' accessory
It takes a lot to help a small business in the United States take root, such as hard work, contacts, money and a little luck. A rural Mississippi company called Battle Bells is making a name for itself by turning out a quality cowbell. As CCTV America's Sean Callebs reported from West Point, Mississippi, Battle Bells' future looks as solid as the stainless steel used to make them.3rd Place, News Series- Andrew Smith
Reports from the Arctic
http://onthinice.cgtnamerica.com/
Duane Watkins’ award winning work
2nd place magazine feature-Duane Watkins
Full Frame- Calligraphy
Freda Lee-McCann: Chinese caligraphy with a Western spin
Chinese-American artist Freda Lee-McCann combines traditional Chinese calligraphy with Western watercolors.3rd Place, Feature- Duane Watkins
Full Frame- Strangers Project
The Strangers Project: Collecting the stories of strangers
Have you ever found yourself wondering a complete stranger’s life? Most people probably keep those questions to themselves, never knowing the answers. But what if you asked that stranger to share his or her story?Joel Witte’s award winning work
1st Place, Feature- Joel Witte
Full Frame- Isidore Recycling
Isidore Recycling combines a helping hand with environmental responsibility
Isidore Recycling not only saves the future of the planet, it saves the futures of formerly incarcerated individuals. The southern California-based company combines social enterprise with environmental responsibility to give both people and electronics a second chance in life.3rd Place, Magazine Feature- Joel Witte
Full Frame- Cal Earth
