On this website you can have a look at the winners for this year. As you know I was one of the happy few being nominated but this year it was Yves Herman that won the € 2000 prize money with his series on policemen being covered in foam, put on them by angry firemen. In the brochure that was printed for the event, the comment of the jury really touched my heart. Sander de Wilde Straatpicknick BRUSSEL DEZE WEEK Een wilde asfaltpicknick voor de Beurs van Brussel moet de aandacht vestigen op de noodzaak van een verkeersluw Brussel. De fotograaf heeft deze boodschap van convivialiteit vertaald in een serie foto’s die overlopen van poëzie. Door een doorgedreven gebruik van zijn fisheye-lens resulteert dit in een reeks van opmerkelijke topshots die de kijker het gevoel geeft zelf middenin de picknick beland te zijn. Een fascinerende reeks. A wild asphalt picnic for the Brussels Stock Exchange must highlight the need for a traffic Brussels. The photographer has this message of conviviality translated into a series of photographs that overflow of poetry. Through the extensive use of fisheye lens, this resulted in a series of remarkable topshots which gives the viewer the feeling of being in the middle of the picnic . A fascinating series. It was a real pity that winner Yves Herman wasn't there to pick up the price, but I had a great evening and was happy to talk to Johanna de Tessières, the other finalist. 
Belfius awards nominees photography
Belfius awards nominees photography