| Jonathan MacDonald, a photography student at UCE, zoomed past the chequered flag to the finishing line to scoop the 2003 Young Motor Sport Photographer of the Year award. 22-year-old Jonathan was presented with a £1,000 cheque and a trophy by Max Mosely, the president of FIA (World Governing Body of Motorsport) at a lavish ceremony held at the RAC Club in London, which was attended by many of the top names in motorsports.  | | Jonathan receiving his award from the President of the FIA |
Jonathan said: "I'm delighted to have won this award and amazed that they chose me, as it's only my first year of taking motor sport photographs on a full-time basis. "I launched my own company 'Motorsport PR' last February and since then have been supplying photographs for the rally newspaper Pacenotes.
"It's great to have received recognition for my hard work."
Some of Jonathan's winning photography
"My dad John played a major part in me becoming interested in rallying and photography. He has been following events for many years while taking photographs as a hobby. When I was about 10 years old he took me to an event - the rest is history!"
Professor Rod Pilling, head of the Media Department at Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, said: "Jonathan has a passion for motor sport and has developed into an accomplished photographer very quickly.
 | | Picture taken by Jonathan |
"I hope this will be the first of many successes for him." After finsihing his degree at UCE Jonathan is hoping to pursue a career as a motorsport journalist or photographer - and winning awards such as the Young Motor Sports photographer of the Year means he's well on his way to achieving his goal.
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