Press photographers to be honoured for capturing 2022's most memorable moments

The UK Picture Editors Guild Awards offer the public a chance to choose the image that best represents the year

Queen Elizabeth II waiting to receive Liz Truss for an audience at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, where she invited the newly elected leader of the Conservative Party to become Prime Minister. Taken by Jane Barlow. PA

A member of the public dragging an activist who is blocking the road during a Just Stop Oil protest, in London. Taken by Henry Nicholls. Reuters/PA

King Charles III with his red despatch box for the first time since becoming monarch, as he carries out official government duties at Buckingham Palace following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Taken by Victoria Jones. PA

Migrants gathered around a boat in the water at Gravelines beach, near Dunkirk, northern France. Taken by Jamie Lorriman. PA

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup. Taken by Carl Recine. Reuters/PA

Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, along with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, to view the platinum jubilee flypast. Taken by Hannah McKay. Reuters/PA

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Louis on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, to view the platinum jubilee flypast. Taken by Aaron Chown. PA

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Louis on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, to view the platinum jubilee flypast. Taken by Samir Hussein. WireImage/PA

Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and Prince William on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, to view the platinum jubilee flypast. Taken by Jonathan Brady. PA

A Ukrainian refugee makes a V-sign after arriving in Przemysl, south-eastern Poland, by train from Lviv, western Ukraine. Taken by Maja Smiejkowska. PA

Farrier Garry Harland hot-shoeing Connie, a 12-year-old thoroughbred mare at his Forge in Spofforth near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, northern England. Taken by James Glossop. The Times/PA

USA coach Andrea Fuentes swimming to recover USA's Anita Alvarez from the bottom of the pool during an incident during the Budapest 2022 World Aquatics Championships. Taken by Oli Scarff. AFP/PA

Prince Louis covers the mouth of his mother Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, at the platinum pageant on The Mall. Taken by Max Mumby. PA

Yelena Buryanckenko covered in facial wounds and antiseptic dye in a Kharkiv hospital, in eastern Ukraine, after Russian missiles damaged her apartment block. Taken by Jack Hill. The Times/PA

Sunbathing on Southampton Common, Hampshire, southern England. Taken by Jordan Pettitt. Solent News & Photo Agency/PA

Ukrainian soldiers in their foxhole, north of the city of Kharkiv, on the second day of Russia's invasion. Taken by Julian Simmonds. PA

King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort walking alongside the coffin carrying the remains of Queen Elizabeth II, as it departs Westminster Abbey, during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth. Taken by Gareth Cattermole. Getty Images/PA

Father Christmas Mel Glass, a cycling instructor, passes Sandy Hale on his penny farthing, bringing Christmas cheer to Gloucester, west England. Taken by Paul Nicholls. PA

Queen Elizabeth II attending Trooping the Colour in platinum jubilee year, at Buckingham Palace. Taken by James Whatling. PA

The UK Picture Editors Guild Awards is set to recognise some of the most memorable snapshots of 2022, including a poignant image of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Celebrating the crucial work of press photographers, the awards offer the public a chance to cast their votes for the title of Photo of the Year.

The selection of 20 compelling images, taken between January 1 and December 31, 2022, encapsulates unforgettable moments, ranging from jubilant sporting victories to intense international conflict.

Notable nominees include a captivating image of football legend Lionel Messi triumphantly lifting the World Cup trophy and a haunting picture depicting the conflict in Ukraine.

The list also acknowledges an endearing photo of Prince Louis playfully covering his ears during a fly-past and a dramatic depiction of a Just Stop Oil protester during the UK's blistering 40ºC summer.

Among the contenders is an image of the late queen, captured at Balmoral on September 6, just before her meeting with then newly-appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss.

The UK Picture Editors Guild Awards paid tribute to the press photographers whose often-unsung work brings these moments to light.

“Photographers working on behalf of the press risk their lives in war zones and bring us the news as it breaks. Their work fills the pages of the newspapers daily and so often their work goes unrecognised,” a spokesman said.

Members of the public must register to vote before September 3.

The award winners will be announced on October 16.