LONDON, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Meteorological Society has announced the winners of this year's Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Competition, chosen by a panel of judges with expertise in meteorology, photography and journalism.
In addition, the public voted online for the 'Public Favourite'.
The Winner of Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Title Prize is Wang Xin of China, for 'Sprites Dancing in the Dark Night', a magnificent example of red sprite lightning, which only lasts a few milliseconds, requiring patience and skill to photograph. Xin wins a £5000 prize.
Main Title Runner Up, is Andy Gray, from the UK, whose image, 'Hoarfrost Heaven', depicts spectacular hoarfrost in the Peak District. Andy's prize is £2500. Third place goes to Jamie Russell for 'Evening Shower over the Needles', showing a downpour and rainbow over the Isle of Wight.
The Winner of Standard Chartered Smartphone Weather Photographer of the Year is Nur Syaireen Natasya Binti Azaharin of Malaysia, for 'Volcanoes', depicting subtle weather features amongst smoking volcanoes in East Java, Indonesia.
Smartphone runner up was Lesley Hellgeth of the US, with 'African Dust over Athens', capturing Saharan dust surrounding the Parthenon in Athens. Smartphone Third Place is awarded to Peter Reinold from the US, who captured 'Circular Rainbow' from his aeroplane seat.
The Winner of Standard Chartered Young Weather Photographer of the Year for under-18s is Austrian Angelina Widmann. 'Rain Aria' shows an opera singer singing through a downpour during an open-air opera performance. Second Place goes to Ellis Skelton for 'Saturated Earth and Sky's Promise'. Third Place in the Young category is awarded to Lincoln Wheelwright from the US for 'Fire and Ice', a dramatic shot of a thunderstorm rolling in.
The Standard Chartered Climate Award
New to this year's competition is the Standard Chartered Climate Award. The winner is Gerson Turelly of Brazil. Gerson wins a prize of £1000 for his image, 'Rowing', which shows a kayaker attempting to rescue stranded people in Porto Alegre, Brazil, during the devastating floods of Spring 2024, 'Rowing' also wins the title of Public Favourite, following a public vote on the Royal Meteorological Society website.
The 2024 competition saw an increase in entries raising awareness of the impact of climate change on our weather patterns around the world.
View the Winners' Gallery.
Read Notes to Editors.
Download high-res or low-res images, captions and image copyright attribution here.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Royal Meteorological Society announces Winners of Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2024
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Evermos is proud to announce its latest achievement as the winner of the 2024 UN Women Indonesia WEPs Awards in the "Gender-responsive Marketplace" category. In the same category, Cimory was awarded Runner Up 1, and PT Transjakarta received Runner Up 2, both recognized alongside Evermos. The 2024 UN Women Indonesia WEPs Awards mark a significant milestone in Evermos' journey to empower and support women's economic independence through an inclusive digital platform.
The UN Women WEPs Awards celebrate companies taking concrete steps to achieve gender equality in line with the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs). These principles consist of seven guidelines to help businesses create environments that foster women's empowerment in the workplace and the broader community. Moreover, this award aims to encourage more companies to incorporate gender-inclusive frameworks into their operations and strengthen a culture of inclusivity.
"We are truly honored by this recognition from UN Women, which underscores our ongoing dedication to gender equality and women's empowerment at Evermos. This commitment is at the heart of everything we do." said Ilham Taufiq, Co-founder & Acting CEO of Evermos. "This award is not just an acknowledgment of our efforts but also a reminder of the work that still lies ahead for us to empower more women across Indonesia to achieve economic independence."
Since it first started, Evermos has empowered over 1,000,000 individuals or resellers, 86% of whom are women. Through its platform, Evermos encourages economic independence, especially among women living in areas with limited job opportunities, by providing employment, fostering entrepreneurship, and offering free access to business training. The average monthly income reported by Evermos' resellers is approximately USD 239.45, surpassing the national average of USD 195.50, thus contributing to greater economic stability for their families.
Evermos also supports the personal development of its resellers, the majority of whom are women. From the moment they join Evermos, resellers are encouraged to connect with nearby Evermos reseller communities. There are currently over 1,900 Evermos reseller communities across Indonesia. Within these communities, resellers receive guidance, training, and support to help them grow into successful entrepreneurs. Evermos regularly organizes meetings that include training sessions and networking activities to strengthen the bonds between resellers within their communities. High-performing resellers also have the opportunity to "level up" by taking on the role of Reseller Coordinator (KORI), or community leader. In this leadership position, they receive incentives, additional training, and extra support from Evermos to further enhance their skills.
Evermos' success is not just the story of one company; it also reflects UN Women's mission to recognize and promote innovations that drive positive change. This award adds to Evermos' growing list of accomplishments and further establishes its role as a key player in developing the local entrepreneurship ecosystem.
About Evermos
Evermos is a connected commerce platform that supports local entrepreneurs in starting and growing their businesses by providing a distribution network in tier 2 and 3 cities, as well as integrated commerce services. It serves as a one-stop platform offering comprehensive support for entrepreneurs, from local brand owners and resellers to pro-sellers. Evermos provides free entrepreneurial training to anyone within its reseller network, supporting their success regardless of gender, educational background, geographical location, or income level.
Founded in November 2018, Evermos has built the largest reseller-based connected commerce network in Indonesia, with over 967,000 active sellers and 6,400 SME partners across the country. To date, Evermos has received numerous industry accolades, including the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch in the Asia-Pacific region, the UN Women Indonesia Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards in 2022 & 2024, the 2024 Nikkei Awards, and membership in the global Endeavor Entrepreneur network. Evermos is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Innovators Community, a select group of the world's most promising start-ups and scale-ups leading in technological innovation and ethical business models.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Evermos Wins 2024 UN Women WEPs Awards for Its Dedication to Empowering Women's Communities through an Inclusive Digital Platform
