The Home Nations Photographer of the Year for 2014 was awarded to Wales’ Stu Forster of Getty Images. Stu’s portfolio of Chris Coleman’s Welsh side captured their positive European Qualifying campaign in 2014. Jami made sure https://collegepapers.co.uk to give me the first copy of her book. Cheryl Stibbs, Sponsorship Marketing Manager, said: “This has been the most competitive year since we launched the Vauxhall Home Nations Football Photography awards. ”

“We have been taken back by the quality of the entries and were amazed by the interest our awards have created within the photography profession. “Stu Forster was our unanimous choice and worthy winner of the top award. His portfolio was an incredible demonstration of sporting photography which captured the drama and athleticism of international football. “He delivered an extremely impressive selection and combination of action and portrait imagery which demonstrated the excitement and drama of this sport at international level. ”

Individual Photograph of the Year for Wales was awarded to Kieran McManus of Back Page Images for his photo of Gareth Bale throwing his shirt into the crowd after their draw away against Belgium. Freelance photographer Gareth John scooped first prize in the Individual Photograph of Supporters for his image of jubilant Welsh fans behind Gareth Bale. AFP photographer Ian Macnicol was crowned England Photographer of the Year for his portfolio of England captain Wayne Rooney, capturing the emotion of last year’s matches. Carl Recline of Actions images claimed Individual Photograph of the Year. Carl’s image illustrated the pure delight on the players’ face after a Rooney goal. Adrian Dennis of AFP landed first prize in the Individual Photograph of Supporters. Adrian’s photo of two young passionate supporters represented the next generation of young England fans. Jonathan Porter of Press Eye won first prize and the title of 2014 Northern Ireland Photographer of the Year for his portfolio of an array of photos from Northern Ireland’s football year. Jonathan also scooped first prize in the Individual Photograph of the Year for his image of the Northern Ireland Women’s team passionately celebrating a goal. William Cherry, also a photographer for Press Eye landed first prize for his image of the passionate Northern Ireland supporters celebrating. SNS photographer Craig Williamson was crowned Photographer of the Year for his portfolio of Scotland’s footballing year, including their current European Qualifying campaign. Freelance photographer Kenny Ramsay won the Individual Photograph of the Year award for his joyful image of Steven Naismith, Steven Fletcher and Ikechi Anya celebrating after a Scotland goal. Kieran McManus of Back Page Images won Individual Photograph of Supporters for his image of a young German fan holding his hands over his ears whilst a Scotland supporter plays the bagpipes. Vauxhall Wales & Home Nations Photographer of the Year

Stu Forster: Getty

Vauxhall Wales Individual Photograph of the Year

Kieran McManus: Back Page Images

Vauxhall Wales Supporter Photo of the Year

Gareth John: Freelance

 

Vauxhall England Photographer of the Year

Ian Macnicol: AFP

Vauxhall England Individual Photograph of the Year

Carl Recine: Action Images

Vauxhall England Supporter Photo of the Year

Adrian Dennis: AFP

 

Vauxhall Scotland Photographer of the Year

Craig Williamson: SNS

Vauxhall Scotland Individual Photograph of the Year

Kenny Ramsay: Freelance

Vauxhall England Supporter Photo of the Year

Kieran McManus: Back Page Images.  

Vauxhall Northern Ireland Photographer of the Year

Jonathan Porter: Press Eye

Vauxhall Northern Ireland Individual Photograph of the Year

Jonathan Porter: Press Eye

Vauxhall Northern Ireland Supporter Photo of the Year

William Cherry: Press Eye.