RPS Awards 2023 recipients
Recognising and celebrating individuals across the art and science of photography
RPS Awards 2023 recipients
Announcing the recipients of The Royal Photographic Society Awards for 2023. We’re celebrating the individuals who are making significant contributions to both still and moving image.
Several new categories were introduced for 2023 to reflect the constantly evolving nature of photography and the role it plays within society. These include The RPS Eastlake Medal, The RPS Award for Environmental Responsibility and The RPS Award for Social Impact. Congratulations to these inaugural recipients.
Join us as we celebrate the 2023 recipients representing significant achievements, new and emerging talent, notable contribution, and the work of RPS volunteers who work tirelessly to deliver programmes.
Awarded in recognition of any outstanding invention, research, publication or other contribution which has resulted in an important advance in the scientific or technological development of photography or moving image.
Awarded in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the public appreciation, enjoyment or understanding of photography through education, criticism, research, curatorship, or publishing.
(Previously the RPS award for Outstanding Service to Photograph.)
Awarded in recognition of a significant personal achievement in any of the three areas of: the art of photography and moving image; the science of photography and knowledge of photography which includes curatorship, education or publishing.
Awarded in recognition of a significant personal achievement in any of the three areas of: the art of photography and moving image; the science of photography and knowledge of photography which includes curatorship, education or publishing.
Awarded in recognition of a significant personal achievement in any of the three areas of: the art of photography and moving image; the science of photography and knowledge of photography which includes curatorship, education or publishing.
Awarded in recognition of a significant personal achievement in any of the three areas of: the art of photography and moving image; the science of photography and knowledge of photography which includes curatorship, education or publishing.
Awarded in recognition of a significant personal achievement in any of the three areas of: the art of photography and moving image; the science of photography and knowledge of photography which includes curatorship, education or publishing.
Awarded in recognition of a significant personal achievement in any of the three areas of: the art of photography and moving image; the science of photography and knowledge of photography which includes curatorship, education or publishing.
Awarded in recognition of a significant personal achievement in any of the three areas of: the art of photography and moving image; the science of photography and knowledge of photography which includes curatorship, education or publishing.
Awarded in recognition of a significant personal achievement in any of the three areas of: the art of photography and moving image; the science of photography and knowledge of photography which includes curatorship, education or publishing.
Awarded to a photographer in recognition of a notable personal achievement in the art of photography.
Awarded to a photographer under the age of 35 in recognition of a notable personal achievement in the art of photography.
Awarded in recognition of sustained excellence or a notable achievement in the production and development of moving image.
Awarded in recognition of sustained excellence or a notable achievement in visual artistry and creativity of moving image.
Dr Claire Walsh (Pictured), David Long, Dr Daniyal Jafree
Awarded in recognition of sustained excellence or a notable contribution to the advancement and/or application of medical photography or medical imaging.
Awarded in recognition of sustained excellence or a notable achievement in the promotion of public knowledge and understanding of scientific imaging, or in the application of scientific imaging to creative practice.
Instituted in 2023 Awarded in recognition of sustained excellence or a notable use of imaging that highlights or contributes to demonstrable improvement in public awareness of environmental issues.
Instituted in 2023 Awarded in recognition of sustained excellence or a notable use of imaging that highlights or contributes to demonstrable improvement in public awareness of social issues.
Awarded in recognition of sustained excellence or a notable achievement in the field of photography education.
Awarded in recognition of sustained excellence or a notable achievement in the field of photography criticism or research Including but not limited to historical research).
Awarded in recognition of sustained excellence or a notable achievement in the field of photography curatorship.
Awarded in recognition of sustained excellence or a notable achievement in the field of photography publishing.
Awarded in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the Society over a sustained period. This is not normally a reward for service on a committee, but it does not exclude committee members where an outstanding contribution can be cited.
Carries Honorary Membership of the Society. The award is made to a member or non-member who has made an excellent or notable contribution to the work of the Society. Usually, no more than four RPS Fenton Medals are awarded each year.
Carries Honorary Membership of the Society. The award is made to a member or non-member who has made an excellent or notable contribution to the work of the Society. Usually, no more than four RPS Fenton Medals are awarded each year.
Carries Honorary Membership of the Society. The award is made to a member or non-member who has made an excellent or notable contribution to the work of the Society. Usually, no more than four RPS Fenton Medals are awarded each year.
Carries Honorary Membership of the Society. The award is made to a member or non-member who has made an excellent or notable contribution to the work of the Society. Usually, no more than four RPS Fenton Medals are awarded each year.