Best of Photojournalism 2025 (BOP)

The National Press Photographers Association’s 2025 Best of Photojournalism Competition recognizes work produced by professional visual journalists that was created or initially published in the 2024 calendar year. With nearly 100 categories, works that range from single photographs to video documentaries are eligible with awards for editors and photojournalists.

All first place winners will receive an engraved plaque with certain premier categories eligible for cash or equipment prizes from presenting sponsor, Sony.

The National Press Photographers Association is dedicated to the advancement of visual journalism – its creation, practice, training, editing and distribution – in all news media and works to promote its role as a vital public service. Since 1949, the NPPA has been the leading voice advocating for the work of visual journalists. Our organization fights for working news photographers, videographers and multimedia journalists.

The Best of Photojournalism places a high priority on visual integrity and representing the ethical standards of the National Press Photographers Association and the industry at-large. All entrants are expected to adhere to the National Press Photographers Association Code of Ethics.