HONOR launched its HONOR Magic Moments Awards 2023 in April 2023, bringing together artists from all over the world in search of the finest inventiveness in HONOR’s smartphone photography. With entries closing in August, international judges spent months searching for images worthy of being named winners. In addition to the six worldwide section categories, Malaysian photographers were motivated to enter the national awards, entitled #MagicMomentsofMalaysia, to capture the greatest depiction of our country via the lens of HONOR’s very own smartphone camera.
Photographer of The Year: Muhd Fuad
Muhd Fuad, Malaysia’s photographic master, won Photographer of the Year for the second year in a row. Fuad’s extraordinary abilities shined through as he travelled into Sarawak, utilizing the HONOR Magic5 Pro to capture Borneo’s cultural diversity through the eyes of a Melanau child. This victory not only earned Fuad the big prize of RM 10,000, but it also reinforced his standing as a top-tier talent in Art, Culture, and Heritage photography.
Master of Photography: Kenji Ooi and Yusuf Madi
Kenji Ooi and Yusuf Madi were named Master of Photography, with each getting RM 5,000 as a prize for their great work. Ooi’s breathtaking image highlighted Malaysia’s famed quartet of towers: the Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, Menara TM, and TRX, accentuating the country’s architectural marvels. Madi’s lens, on the other hand, reached the depths of the Sarawak bush, catching a guardian amidst the natural glow of the forest.
Prestigious and Honorable Awards – More talents recognized
Among the many outstanding entries, the Prestigious Photographer Award went to Thomas Cheah, Mohamad Nor Amrey bin Rosley, and Shahrulnizam, who each received a HONOR Magic5 Pro unit. The Honorable Photographer Award was given to ten people: Mahmudul Hassan, Bobby Lau, Mohd Saifuddin, Nazel Noor, Fahmie Izwan, Mazita Suraini, Fiona Tan, Amir Nordin, Sam Lim, and Kenny Ariovistus.
The Best Recommendation Award – Malaysian trio triumph
The Best Recommendation Awards are entries that are widely acknowledged, taking the honour of galleries worthy of being on a global scale. With their superb entries, the Malaysian trio of Ahmed Bakarat, Muhd Fuad, and KL Chong done Malaysia well. HONOR Malaysia thanks all contestants for demonstrating Malaysia’s originality, vision, accuracy, and ability in smartphone photography.
For a comprehensive list of the HONOR Magic Moments Awards 2023 winners, please visit the gallery at https://www.hihonor.com/my/magic-moments-awards/.