Photographer Aliah Jan of  Waiuku, was presented with the 5th Annual Black and White Spider Awards ‘1^st in the category of  Photojournalism’ at a prestigious Nomination & Winners Photo Show attended by 35,000 online viewers (who logged on live from 154 countries) to see the climax of the industry’s most important event for black and white photography. Another image ‘Street Protest’ received  a ‘Honorable Mention Award’ also in the Photojournalism Award Category.

Thousands of images were received from 68 countries worldwide. The awards international Jury included captains of the industry from Magnum Photos, The Armory Show, Fratelli Alinari, Contrasto to Tate and Hamiltons in London who honoured Spider Fellows with 84 coveted title awards in 28 categories. The judges reviewed the entries online for eight weeks before making their final nominations and Aliah’s ‘Dragon Dance’, an exceptional image entered in the Photojournalism category, received a high percentage of votes overall.

“The Spider Awards celebrates photographers who operate at the highest levels of their craft,” said Basil O’Brien, the awards Creative Director. “Aliah’s work represents black and white photography at its finest, and we’re pleased to present her with the 1^st Prize Outstanding Achievement.

‘Dragon Dance’ by Aliah Jan

You can view the 5th Annual Winners Gallery at  www.thespiderawards.com/gallery5