AUTO PHOTO: Creative Impact Award Winner Announced

© Phil McGovern

We’re really pleased to announce the winner of the AUTO PHOTO Awards 2023 Creative Impact Award, Phil McGovern. Nominated by members of the automotive photography community, Phil has made a significant impact in the community and industry.

“I was a little bit taken back and honoured at the concept of even having my name suggested within the talent that was announced for the award, along with the past winners. To then find myself as the winner of the AUTO PHOTO Creative Impact Award, is staggering. I’ve been shooting for 25yrs now and along the way stuck true to the way I felt I wanted to freeze time. It was and always will be a story and capturing the adventure along the way in the quirky manner in which I view life. A heart felt thank you to everyone involved.” – Phil McGovern.

© Phil McGovern

As the recipient of this years Creative Impact Award, Phil has been invited to join the judging panel for AUTO PHOTO Awards 2024, and will see his images included the in AUTO PHOTO 02 book and exhibition. You can order your copy of AUTO PHOTO 02 here.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to get involved, and to all the nominated and shortlisted photographers for this year’s Creative Impact Award, for all you do for the automotive photography community.

AUTO PHOTO Awards are dedicated to showcasing the best in automotive photography, creating opportunities for collaborations and commissions, and uniting everyone through our shared passions. 

Check out the Top 100 images from 2023 here and buy the AUTO PHOTO books here.