The White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA) has revealed the winners of its 2024 Eyes of History® photo competition with Doug Mills of The New York Times being named WHNPA 2024 Photographer of the Year
Win McNamee of Getty Images has won Political Photo of the Year for his gripping image that looks straight out of a movie showing Rep. Jim Jordan being swamped by reporters.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) speaks to reporters before withdrawing his name as a candidate for Speaker of the House. Winner of Political Photograph of the Year | Win McNamee / Getty Images / Courtesy WHNPA
Mills’ winning portfolio beatuifully illustrates the major news stories that have been happening in the last 12 months.
“I’m extremely grateful to the judges and all the hard-working WHNPA staff and volunteers. The caliber of entries this year was extremely strong and I’m so thrilled to be selected photographer of the year,” says Mills.
President Joe Biden is greeted by Jane Hartley, Ambassador of the United States to the United Kingdom. Winner of Stills Photographer of the Year. | Doug Mills / The New York Times / Courtesy WHNPAPresident Joe Biden boards Air Force One. Winner of Stills Photographer of the Year. | Doug Mills / The New York Times / Courtesy WHNPATiger Woods plays the Masters golf tournament in the driving rain. Winner of Stills Photographer of the Year. | Doug Mills / The New York Times / Courtesy WHNPAFormer President Donald Trump. Winner of Stills Photographer of the Year. | Doug Mills / The New York Times / Courtesy WHNPAQuarterback Patrick Mahomes and Tight-end Travis Kelce embrace after winning the 2023 Super Bowl. Winner of Stills Photographer of the Year. | Doug Mills / The New York Times / Courtesy WHNPA
Over 4,500 images were entered into the compeittion. The categories included: Portrait, Pictorial, Presidential, Feature, Sports, Domestic News, International News, On Capitol Hill, and more. Below is a selection of the winners.
Soldiers spend time swimming in a pool during a mental health rehabilitation course in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. First Place in the International News category. | Claire Harbage / NPR / Courtesy WHNPARealizing the baby is drowning face-down in the water, migrants flip the baby over gasping for air in an attempt to save its life while trying not to drown themselves as they cross the Rio Grande River to the United States border. Second Place in the International News category. | Carolyn Van Houten / The Washington Post / Courtesy WHNPAFamilies wait in painful desperation after a massive 7.8 earthquake struck as bodies of their loved ones are pulled from the rubble in Hatay, Turkey. Third Place in the International News category. | Carol Guzy / ZUMA Press / Courtesy WHNPAA young migrant from Venezuela crawls through a hole in the razor wire as other members of her family wait to cross into Eagle Pass. First Place in the Domestic News category. | Andrew Caballero-Reynolds, Agence France-Presse / Courtesy WHNPALoved ones linger after a vigil is held for Trish Harris, 35, a victim of a quadruple shooting that left two dead and two critically wounded. Second Place in the Domestic News category. | Carol Guzy / ZUMA Press / Courtesy WHNPAEvan Pack, 17, of Madison, VA, center, and others listen to the national anthem during the True Grit Rodeo. First Place in the Feature category. | Matt McClain / The Washington Post / Courtesy WHNPAFormer Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. First Place in the On Capitol Hill category. | Bill Clark / Roll Call/Courtesy WHNPASenator Dianne Feinstein who was the oldest sitting senator. Second Place in the On Capitol Hill category. | Kenny Holston/The New York Times/Courtesy WHNPAAnti-war protesters raise their “bloody” hands behind Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Third Place in the On Capitol Hill category. | Kevin Lamarque/Reuters/Courtesy WHNPAFormer Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. Award of Excellence in the On Capitol Hill category. | Bill Clark / Roll Call / Courtesy WHNPAPresident Joe Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. First Place in the Presidential category. | Jim Watson / Agence France-Presse / Courtesy WHNPAPresident Joe Biden boards Marine One at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Second Place in the Presidential category. | Jim Watson / Agence France-Presse / Courtesy WHNPAPresident Joe Biden in the White House. Third Place in the Presidential category. | Brendan Smialowski / Agence France-Presse / Courtesy WHNPABiden meets Veep: President Joe Biden awards actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Award of Excellence in the Presidential category. | Brendan Smialowski / Agence France-Presse / Courtesy WHNPASinger Avery Wilson sits for a portrait. Winner of the Portrait category. | André Chung, Freelance for The Washington Post / Courtesy WHNPAEvan Pack, 17, of Madison, VA, center, and others listen to the national anthem during the True Grit Rodeo. First Place in the Feature category. | Matt McClain / The Washington Post / Courtesy WHNPAInmates participate in Convict Poker where they attempt to be the last contestant with their hands on the table as a bull charges them during the Angola Prison Rodeo held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. First Place in the Sports Action category. | Brendan Smialowsk / Agence France-Presse / Courtesy WHNPAWimbledon. Award of Excellence in the Sports Action category. | Partick Smith / Getty Images / Courtesy WHNPAGold medalist Noah Lyles of Team United States celebrates after winning the Men’s 100m final. First Place in the Sports Feature category. | Partick Smith / Getty Images / Courtesy WHNPA
The winners of the still, video, digital, and student contests will be honored at the Eyes of History® black-tie event on June 1 in Washington.
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