The Photographer of the Year Award was presented to:

December 01, 2023

25 years of the history of the art of photography in Azerbaijan, which has reached the age of 162, is passing through the history of the Association of Photographers of Azerbaijan. On November 24, 1995, Azerbaijan Photography was officially presented in Nantes, France. 25 years have passed since November 20, 1998, when it was officially registered. It will be about the processes, went through in his 25 years of activity, it’s achievements and future progress, development prospects, and turning into reality. In recent years, the analysis of the photo space of Azerbaijan shows that the trends of progress in the art of photography are increasing.

FIAP, the success of Azerbaijani photographers in international arenas; Having won medals, diplomas and certificates in GPU, IAAP; PSA photo competitions, they represent the cultural life of the Republic at various photo festivals, exhibitions and galleries around the world.

Photographers who develop their art in advanced positions based on various criteria, as in any field of culture in republican photography, are registered and supported by AFB. As a form of this, awards were presented to photographers for various nominations.

For the progress and development of the art of photography in Azerbaijan for their support to the art of photography and the Association of Azerbaijan Photographers commemorative diplomas of gratitude were presented to government agencies and many individuals for services to the promotion, teaching and research of the art of photography.

The following awards and commemorative diplomas were presented for their achievements in the art of photography.

Commemorative diplomas were presented for the contributions to the art of Azerbaijani photography and the successful activity of the Union of Azerbaijan Photographers.

Regional Development Public Union
“DiVi” company
“Azerbaijan State Television and Radio Broadcasting” Closed Joint Stock Company
“EKOL Engineering Services” Closed Joint Stock Company
Republic of Azerbaijan State Committee on the Affairs of Refugees and Forced Displaced Persons
Icherisheher State Historical Architectural Reserve Department
New Media and Communication Faculty of Baku State University
Italy-Azerbaijani Design Center of Architecture and Construction University
Absheron National Park
Gobustan National Historical Art Reserve
“Azkatalog.org” site
Baku Khatai Art Center
Painting Museum
Sheki City Executive Authority

For contributions to the progress and development of modern Azerbaijani photography art:

“Global Media Group” company
“VAR ve YOX.az” culture and art platform

Commemorative diplomas were awarded for the contribution to the art of photography in Azerbaijan:(posthumously)

Anvar Garagozov
Uzeyir Muradov
Kamal Babayev
Albert Mustafayev
Mehdi Abbasov
Shaheed (Martyr) Elnur Allahverdizadeh
Asim Talib
Shamil Talibov
Anar Musayev

Commemorative diplomas had been presented for the contributions to the progress and development of the art of photography of Azerbaijan and the successful activity of the Association of Photographers of Azerbaijan: