Nikon-Walkley Australian Press Photographer of the Year

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The Nikon-Walkley Australian Press Photographer of the Year, or Nikon-Walkley Press Photographer of the Year^[1] is awarded to the photographer whose body of work is considered the best in the country for that year. It recognises newsworthiness, impact, technical superiority, creativity and originality in news photography.^[2]

The annual Nikon-Walkley Photographic Awards are the highest honour for Australian press photographers. They represent the pinnacle of achievement and are judged by a panel of senior photographers and picture editors across the industry.^{[citation needed]}

It was first awarded in 1969 as a separate award, but in 2000 merged with the Walkley Awards to create the current prize.^{[citation needed]}

Partial list of winners:

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See also[]

• Walkley Awards

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