Many of our photographs and films have been recognized by numerous awarding bodies for their poignant depictions of animal lives. Awards help to bring awareness to animal issues and to the field of animal photojournalism.
You can explore and use all of our award-winning visuals on our stock platform.
Featured Awards
Pikin and Appolinaire
Photographer: Jo-Anne McArthur / Ape Action Africa
2024 Winner
PhotoVogue
The Tree of Life: A Love Letter to Nature
2018 Winner
Global Peace Award
Single Image
2017 Winner
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
People’s Choice Award
Animal Equality Activist
Photographer: Jo-Anne McArthur / Animal Equality
2023 Winner
Nature & Humans
Individual Image
"Transfarming Switzerland"
Filmmakers: Thomas Machowicz and Sabina Diethelm, 2022
2023 Winner
International Vegan Film Festival
Animal Advocacy Category
2023 Finalist
Setting Sun Film Festival
Best International & Best Documentary
Animals in the Anthropocene Photo Series
Photographers: Aaron Gekoski, Adam Oswell, Jo-Anne McArthur, Kelly Guerin, Lissy Jayne, Seb Alex, Selene Magnolia
2023 Honorable Mention
Siena International Photo Awards
Storyboard
2022 3rd Place - Jury Top 5
International Photography Awards
Deeper Perspective
In the Name of Fashion
Photographer: Jo-Anne McArthur / #MakeFurHistory
2023 People's Vote Award
reFOCUS Colour Photography Contest Photojournalism
Professional
“Moving Animals”
Filmmaker: Miguel Endara / Vidara Films, 2021
2023 Honorable Mention
Siena International Photo Awards
Video
2021 Best Film
Vegan International Film Festival
Animal Advocacy Short
Life and Death in Fur Farming
2022 Highly Commended
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
People’s Choice Award Photojournalism Category
The Rise of Industrial Pig Farming in Thailand
Photographer: Jo-Anne McArthur
2022 Curatorial Selection
PX3 Prix de la Photographie, Paris
State of the World – Asia
The Animals Are Leaving Us
2022 2nd Place
International Photography Awards
Books: Monograph
HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene
2021 Gold Medallist
Independent Publisher Book Awards
“Outstanding Book of the Year Most Likely To Save The Planet
2020 Winner
Pictures of the Year International
Photography Book of the Year
Hope in a Burned Plantation
Photographer: Jo-Anne McArthur / Vets for Compassion
2021 Grand Prize
Big Picture Natural World Photography
2021 Highly Commended
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
People’s Choice Award
2020 Winner
Nature Photographer of the Year
Man & Nature Category
A sow and a piglet in a sow stall
Photographer: Jo-Anne McArthur / Essere Animali
2021 1st Place
The Earth Project
COP26 Gallery 3
More Awards
Life & Death in Fur Farming | 2023 Nature & Humans – Thematic Series (Finalist)
Looking for Survivors | 2023 Nature inFocus Photography Awards: Winner (Conservation Focus)
The Animals Are Leaving Us | 2022 International Photography Awards – Books: Monograph (2nd Place)
Ron, rescued from a life of invasive research | 2021 AEFONA – Man & Nature Category
A dog carcass lies in a bucket of water ready to be cooked | 2022 International Photography Awards (IPA) – Best of Show
HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene | 2022 PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris – Gold: Books (Documentary)
Hope in a Burned Plantation | 2022 International Photography Awards (IPA) – Honorable Mention: Nature (Wildlife)
Animals transported for slaughter | 2021 The Earth Project COP26 Gallery 2 – Joint 3rd Place
Hope in a Burned Plantation | 2021 The Earth Project COP26 Gallery 1 – 3rd Place
“Invisible” | 2021 International Vegan Film Festival – Best Animal Short
“Monbiot: Arresting the Truth” | 2021 International Vegan Film Festival – Best Environmental Protection Film
The Wall of Shame | 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year – Highly Commended: Photojournalism Category
Live Transport Photo Essay | 2019 International Vegan Film Festival – Overall Runner Up: Photo Essay Contest
“Gold Doesn’t Rust” | 2019 Ottawa International Vegan Film Festival – Best Film: Lifestyle
Raabia Hawa and Puppy | 2019 Festival Della Fotografia Etica – Special Mention: Single Shot Award
“Promises” | 2018 Ottawa International Vegan Film Festival – Best Film: Animal Advocacy
Pikin and Appolinaire | 2018 Alfred Fried Photography Award – Best Single Picture Entry: Special Award of the Jury