A Tauranga man's efforts at capturing a charity event designed to raise awareness around men's health have rewarded with gold in a national photography competition.
Photographer and film-maker Matt Leamy filmed the local October 9 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, which was aimed at shining a spotlight on prostate cancer and men's mental health. The video won a coveted gold award from the Photographic Society of NZ.
Mr Leamy won top honours in the Jack Sprosen Memorial Trophy for digital audio visual sequences, judged last weekend.
Mr Leamy, director and co-owner of Tauranga-based Blue Chilli Productions, thanked the event's volunteers for his win.
He said the ride had become a global phenomenon, with more than 57,000 bikers taking part in 600 events around the world. In Tauranga, 73 men took part.