Previous winners and runners up

John Angerson

Professional photographer John’s critically acclaimed work has been exhibited at many major art institutions. He's worked around the world on photography commissions for a variety of international publications.
See more of his work at johnangerson.com

Sophie Batterbury

Sophie is Picture Editor of The Independent on Sunday where she is responsible for all sections, apart from The New Review magazine.

Her career in photojournalism began in The Independent darkroom in 1989, where her keen interest in photography became the passion that it is today. Since then she's had various roles across both Independent titles either side of a short stint at a celebrity agency. She is also a contributing editor of ei8ht magazine.

Damien Demolder

Damien is currently Amateur Photography Magazine editor, where he has worked for over ten years, moving from writing interviews and articles on technique, to camera and equipment reviews, until he became editor in 2006.

An obsessive photographer as well as a journalist, his interests span every major photographic subject - for which he uses a wide range of ancient and modern film and digital cameras.

Tom Hind

Tom has worked as the European Head of Content for Getty Images for the last five years, a role which involves managing the Creative Department in creating, editing and sourcing imagery for Getty’s collections.

Prior to this, Tom spent seven years as Art Buyer, then Head of Art Buying for WWAV Rapp Collins, Europe’s Largest Marketing agency, commissioning brand and campaign photography for a diverse range of clients, including Sony, Pfizer, LTSB and WWF. 

Winner of the Adult category

‘The Swimmer’ by David Jenkins

“The idea of the image was to set the strength of the colour red against a muted minimal backdrop to draw on themes of tranquillity and solitude. This in turn is linked metaphorically to feelings of isolation when battling personal health issues; the isolation is represented by the swimmer, though the beauty of life is still present.”  David Jenkins

“This is an incredible photograph; you really empathise with the man about to take the plunge into the ice cold pool! Dave’s composition is strong and striking in colour with the red against the snow white background. It has a natural feel and is really well taken.” Sophie Batterbury, Judge and Independent on Sunday Picture Editor

Winner of the Student category

‘Pulse’ by Tom Price (aged 24)

“In this image, the heart is represented by a powerful beam of light which punctures the surrounding darkness. Surrounding this are swirling images that clamour for the light and attention of the piercing gaze of the 'heart' “. Tom Price

“This was a strong category, but Tom’s photograph really stood out. The photo is experimental with the use of light, which does not feel contrived and has interesting composition.”
Sophie Batterbury, Judge and Independent on Sunday Picture Editor

Winner of the Junior category

‘Leap for Life’ by Beanie Trant (aged 14)

“I feel that this photo shows young people keeping fit and healthy and having fun outside. It shows how important friendship is and that everyone needs to help look after each other. This helps promote healthy hearts because everyone is wearing something red to enhance the idea of “Red for Heart”. Beanie Trant

“This is a technically strong image – using a panoramic format, capturing the perfect moment and the fun nature of the competition. We hope that Beanie continues with her photography; she has natural talent." John Angerson, Judge and Photographer.

Runner up of the Adult category

‘Wearing Red and Purple’ by Chris Mole

“This was taken from the Festival Hall in London and shows a group outing based on the idea of wearing red & purple (from the famous poem by Jenny Joseph). 
"When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple - With a red hat which doesn't go…" Chris Mole

Runner up of the Student category

‘Heart-to-heart Over a Cuppa’ by Ottilie Simpson (Aged 18)

“I like to believe it's the 'small' things in life that enrich your heart and senses: a coat of nail varnish to make you feel a little bit more pretty; a heart-to-heart over a cup of tea with a good friend; or a delicious, juicy strawberry. Every day, these simple kind of pleasures capture my heart and make life worth living.” Ottilie Simpson

Runner up of the Junior category

‘Heart’ by Samantha Durrant (Aged 15)

Without the help of a number of organisations this competition wouldn't have been possible. Thank you.

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"The Adult category entries were of an extremely high standard and led to some interesting debates between the Judges. The images were, on a whole, artistically and technically very good, with some interesting and varied interpretations of the brief.” Sophie Batterbury, Independent on Sunday Picture Editor

“The Student category stretched the brief, the obvious picture was not taken and this created some very original and interesting shots. It was the strongest category in the competition as a whole. We loved the experimental nature of the images showing an impressive and strong skill set.” Tom Hind – European Head of Content for Getty Images

“We were very impressed with the Junior category and it is always a joy to see the passion and enthusiasm of newly emerging photographers. Plus we also saw some very technically proficient images.” John Angerson, Photographer