When something happens in one part of the world, it can now be seen everywhere almost instantly as long as someone with a smartphone and social media account is nearby.
The Shorty Award for the Newsworthy Photo of the Year recognizes an impactful, historically significant image from 2013. To be eligible for a nomination, all photos must have been taken in 2013, shot on a smartphone, and uploaded to a social media site such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Flickr, or Pinterest.