October 1, 2024
Townsley shortlisted for the Media Freedom Awards 2024
The Media Freedom Awards set the benchmark for a celebration of UK public interest and campaigning journalism and shine a light on the crucial role that UK journalists play in promoting media freedom, championing the public’s right to know and holding power to account.
The Society of Editors has nearly 400 members, including editors, managing editors, editorial directors, training editors, editors-in-chief and deputy editors in national, regional and local newspapers, magazines, radio, television and digital media, media lawyers and academics in journalism education.
The awards will be handed out a high-profile ceremony on the evening of Tuesday 12 November 2024 at the Underglobe in London.
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...