Annual ‘Press photographer of the year' awards to go virtual Reporter: '); The 43rd annual ‘Press Photographer of the Year Awards’, the annual awards of the Press Photographers Association of Ireland, are to be broadcast live online on February 26 2021 in a specially directed awards ceremony presented by broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan. The awards, which are open to press photographers from across the island of Ireland, are traditionally announced at a gala awards ceremony in February. However, due to the current pandemic, this year the awards will be announced online, showcasing the very best of Irish press photography to a worldwide audience.