March 8, 2023
Photographer of the Year High Commendation, British Press Awards 2023
Simon Townsley is awarded Highly Commended in the British Press Awards 2023 for a portfolio of images from stories including Drug Addiction in Afghanistan, Climate Change Famine in Madagascar and the invasion of Ukraine.
February 27, 2025
Finalist, UK Picture Editors’ Guild Awards
Townsley shortlisted in two categories, Sony National Newspaper Photographer of the Year and Fleet Street's Finest Essay Photographer of the...
February 12, 2025
Shortlisted for The Press Awards 2025
The Press Awards are an annual celebration honouring the finest in journalism, and we’re delighted to announce the 2025 shortlist....
November 12, 2024
Winner of Media Freedom Awards 2024
The Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards Photo Journalist of the Year went to Simon Townsley for incredible images depicting...