Årets Bild is Sweden's most prestigious award for photo journalists. It was established and owned by the Press Photographers' Club since 1942 to promote good professional performance and is awarded annually by an independent jury.
oto: Eddy Van Wessel, vinnare i kategorierna Årets Bild, Årets fotograf och Nyhetsreportage utrikes.
This year’s Image aims to promote good photo journalism and highlight the role of images for democracy and freedom of expression. We live in a world where both still images and moving images have a greater presence than ever. It is important to highlight the central role of images in journalistic storytelling and how photographers play a decisive role in journalistic work.