Canon crowns its Young Champions of the Year, working for social change

Students of Ibadan – image by Alabi Samuel Aniolaoluwa, U21s Canon Young Champion of the Year
(Image credit: Alabi Samuel Aniolaoluwa)

The Global Good Awards recognize people campaigning for sustainable change on social and environmental issues across the world. One of these awards, the Young Champion of the Year, is sponsored by Canon, and this year’s winners have just been announced at a virtual ceremony. 

Nigerian Alabi Samuel Anjolaoluwa was victorious in the under-21s category, for the series Students of Ibadan. This project shines a light on the struggles faced by under-served students in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria. 

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Tom May

Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specializing in art, photography, design and travel. He has been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. He has also worked for a wide range of mainstream titles including The Sun, Radio Times, NME, T3, Heat, Company and Bella.