Rama Krishna Sangem
Approximately 38 photojournalists, from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, were honoured with coveted awards on the occasion of the World Photojournalism Day, at a glittering function organised by the State Department of Creativity and Culture Commission, in collaboration with the Photography Academy of India (PAI) and Indian International Photography Council (IIPC), at Vijayawada, late Friday evening.
World Photojournalism Day (November 1) is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Oskar Barnack (November 1, 1879 – January 16, 1936). A German inventor and photographer, he designed the first commercially successful 35mm camera, the Leica, and is considered a pioneer of photojournalism.
The awards were given by Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge Justice K. Manmadha Rao in the presence of men of eminence, including the Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad, former Member of Parliament Gokaraju Ganga Raju and T. Srinivasa Reddy, founder and Chairman of Photo Academy of India (PIA), the co-host.
MA Raheem, well known photo journalist in combined AP
In a fitting tribute, the organisers incorporated the M.A. Raheem Memorial Award two years back, although this marks the 15th edition of the World Journalism Awards. M.A. Raheem is widely regarded as a photojournalism pioneer in the undivided Andhra Pradesh. During an extraordinary career that was laced with several professional firsts, Raheem was known all over the world for his commitment, integrity, humble nature and exceptionally qualitative output.
This year’s recipient of the M.A. Raheem Memorial Award was Shravan Thadanla (TG) for his excellent ‘Ganesh Parade’ photo.
Winners of different memorial and theme awards:
Putchalapalli Sundarayya Memorial Award: ‘Rescue in Flood’ by KVS Giri (AP); M.A. Raheem Memorial Award: ‘Ganesh Parade’ by Shravan Thadanla (TG); Neelamraju Muralidhar Memorial Award: ‘Medaram Fair’ by Nagara Gopal (TG); Raghavacharyulu Memorial Award: ‘Save Pets’ by Ch. Narayana Rao (AP); Kasinadhuni Nageswara Rao Memorial Award: ‘Drone Help in Floods’ by Lakshmi Pavan Sanaka (AP); Bommareddy Venkateswara Reddy Memorial Award: ‘Saviours’ by S. S. Vijay Babu (AP); Comrade GRK Memorial Award: ‘Floods’ by Patan Hussain Khan; Moturu Hanumantha Rao Memorial Award: ‘Houses in Flood’ by D. M. Basha (AP); Srinivasulu Memorial Award: ‘Flood Damage’ by Murali Mohan Jillelamudi (TG); Gyanapeet Awardee Dr. Ravuri Bharadwaja Memorial Award: ‘Aghoras’ Show’ by Balaji Mohana Krishna (AP); Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao Memorial Award: ‘Rescue in Flood’ by P Ravindra Babu (AP); Polavarapu Koteswara Rao Memorial Award: ‘Komaravelli Celebration’ by Enapala Shiva Kumar (TG); RRK Murthy Memorial Award: ‘Pulling Chariot’ by Ravindranath Kapu (AP); Yarlagadda Ramanatham Memorial Award: ‘Saving Pregnant’ Woman by V. Ruben Besaliel (AP); Nanduri Rammohan Rao Memorial Award: ‘Budameru Flood’ by D. Lakshmana (AP).
Theme Awards-Theme: Natural Calamities: 1. ‘Rescue’ by MPSK Durga Prasad (AP); 2: ‘Flood Effect’ by Mohan Krishna Kethari (AP); 3. ‘Flood Effect’ by G. Nagendra Babu (TG).
Theme: Festive Celebrations: 1. ‘Drone Buddha’ by C. Mallikarjuna (AP); 2. ‘Flower Fest’ by V. Yashwanth (TG); 3. ‘Giri Pradhakshina’ Md. Nawaz (AP). Many others received consolations prizes.
