Now in its tenth year, the National & Regional Awards programme symbolises what makes the Sony World Photography Awards unique: our pledge to support photographers of all abilities around the globe and to celebrate their achievements with our international community. With the 2022 National & Regional Awards results just around the corner (stay tuned on 8 February!), we've picked out some of our favourite shots from last year. What's your favourite?

© Naser Alomari, Kuwait, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards

© Saowanee Suntararak, Thailand, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards

© Dante Mogni, Argentina, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards

© Shreejit Borthakur, India, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards

© Brian Mena Laureano, Mexico, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards

© Donell Gumiran, Philippines, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards

© Davide Giannetti, Italy, National Award Winner, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards