Celebrating Excellence: Getty Images Photographers Shine at the 2025 World Sports Photography Awards

New York – January 14, 2025: Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a leading global creator and provider of visual content, has secured 20 awards at the World Sports Photography Awards. Among the winners are staff photographers Bruce Bennett, Christian Petersen, and Darrian Traynor, who achieved gold in the Ice Hockey, Martial Arts, and Cricket categories, respectively. 

Furthermore, a broader group of Getty Images staff photographers from around the world received accolades across diverse categories, including: 

 “We are extremely proud of our remarkable team of photographers who have been recognized at this year’s World Sports Photography Awards. This well‑earned acknowledgment serves as a testament to their exceptional talent, commitment, and creativity in capturing and sharing the incredible moments of sports with Getty Images’ international clientele and audiences globally,” stated Michael Heiman, Vice President of Global Sport at Getty Images. “Having been a reliable source in the industry for 30 years, Getty Images has dedicated itself to narrating the story like no other can. With our established photographic knowledge and unique access, these award-winning images splendidly represent the essence and allure of sports and its importance around the globe, and we are eager to continue sharing these moments for many more years ahead.”

Getty Images boasts the most extensive sports collection available today, encompassing over 50,000 sporting events annually, and collaborates with many of the most prominent sports leagues and governing organizations worldwide.

Image credits (clockwise from top left): Bruce Bennett, Christian Petersen, and Darrian Traynor