Now in its tenth year, the National & Regional Awards programme symbolises what makes the Sony World Photography Awards unique: our pledge to support photographers of all abilities around the globe and to celebrate their achievements with our international community. With the 2022 National & Regional Awards results just around the corner (stay tuned on 8 February!), we've picked out some of our favourite shots from last year. What's your favourite?
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© Naser Alomari, Kuwait, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards
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© Saowanee Suntararak, Thailand, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards
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© Dante Mogni, Argentina, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards
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© Shreejit Borthakur, India, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards
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© Brian Mena Laureano, Mexico, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards
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© Donell Gumiran, Philippines, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards
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© Davide Giannetti, Italy, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards