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About

The Photojournalism Prize (PJP) is an international award dedicated to honoring powerful editorial and documentary photography that shapes how we understand the world. Founded by Hossein Farmani—the creator of the Lucie Awards and the International Photography Awards—PJP supports visual storytellers whose work reveals truth, deepens context, and strengthens human connection. At a time when media bias and misinformation threaten public trust, we celebrate the photographers who bring clarity, courage, and integrity to urgent stories of our time.

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Mustafa Hassona, Palestinian Rights of Return Protests

The Concept

We believe photojournalism is an essential force for accountability and empathy. In today’s rapidly shifting media landscape, traditional reporting is increasingly joined by a new era of grassroots storytelling—where independent voices, community reporters, and citizen journalists contribute to the global record. This expanding field of visual journalism is vital in countering bias, amplifying underrepresented perspectives, and keeping power in check.

The Photojournalism Prize exists to recognize and support this breadth of storytelling. By honoring compelling photo essays that embody both journalistic rigor and human insight, PJP highlights photography’s enduring power to cut through the noise, foster understanding, and remind us of what truly matters.

Latest Entries

Putin’s Little Soldiers

They are between 7 and 25 years old and all have one thing in common, to have known only one president, Wladimir Putin, who reigns over one of the largest countries in the world and is now launching in a war unanimously condemned by the international community.

Aude Osnowycz

Anachronism

Ukraine’s immense size doesn’t seem to be enough to stay afloat in this war. However, this people stoically resists even as it is pushed underground

Rui Caria

Travel On Crazy Streets

The firecrackers to be eaten in the sedan chair of the Tiger Lord of Chaotian Temple in Beigang Town

Cho Jen Lee

Hidden in the Shadows – Raped Pregnant Teens

Sub-Sahara Africa leads the world in unplanned teen pregnancy. In Rwanda it is estimated to be at epidemic proportions.

Carol Allen-Storey

Elegy in Ashes

“Elegy in Ashes” delves into the haunting aftermath left by recent wildfires in Northern California, prompting viewers to reflect on the harsh realities of our climate crisis.

Julia Cumes

Feminist Strike Zurich

Feminist Strike, Zurich, Switzerland, June 14, 2023. Women and sexual minorities took to the streets of Zurich, Switzerland to protest for equal rights.

Hadrien Jean-Richard

Internal Cartεpostalε

During quarantine, I started my self-portrait project about exploring yourself in weird situations and safe places. Being confined within four walls gives the feeling of being trapped and that you can’t escape.

Ariadne Fytopoulou

East of the Dnipro River

The war in Ukraine’s East continues to escalate a year after Russia’s full-scale invasion. Over eight million people escaped the country, and many others are displaced, as the OHCHR has also recorded nearly nineteen thousand civilian casualties.

Diego Fedele

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Prizes

First
Prize

€5,000

Cash Prize

Best overall story with most impact

Second
Prize

€3,000

Cash Prize

Jury selection Prize

Third
Prize

€1,000

Cash Prize

Public choice prize

Categories

Arts & Culture

Images that document cultural events, traditions, performances, festivals, or artistic practices. This category celebrates visual storytelling that captures the ways in which societies express themselves creatively and culturally.

Conflict

Images documenting situations of armed conflict, political unrest, uprisings, or violent confrontations. This category can include front-line coverage, the effects of conflict on civilians, and the aftermath of violence or war.

Daily Life

Photographs that depict the ordinary routines, interactions, and moments that define everyday living in different parts of the world. These images often capture subtle yet telling aspects of communities and societies.

Documentary

A sustained body of work or single images that are part of a broader, long-term project exploring a subject in depth. This can cover social issues, cultural practices, historical documentation, or ongoing events where context and narrative are essential.

Environment

Photography addressing environmental issues, nature, and our relationship with the planet. This includes topics such as climate change, pollution, conservation, wildlife, and the impact of human activity on ecosystems.

Human Interest

Work focusing on individuals or communities, often highlighting personal stories, emotions, traditions, or everyday life. Entries in this category should center on the human element, whether uplifting, intimate, or challenging.

Human Rights

Images that raise awareness about the protection and violation of human rights. This can include stories about marginalized communities, social justice movements, humanitarian crises, or advocacy for equality and freedom.

News

Photographs that report on recent events of public interest. This includes breaking news or unfolding stories such as natural disasters, major public gatherings, public health crises, or significant incidents that have been covered in the news cycle.

Politics

Photographs that examine political life, governance, elections, protests, policy changes, and political figures. This category can include both formal political events and grassroots political movements.

Portraits

Photojournalistic portraits that capture the character, story, or significance of a person or group. These can be formal or environmental portraits, taken in the subject’s surroundings, and should convey a strong sense of identity or context.

Science & Technology

Photography that explores scientific research, discoveries, and technological innovation. This can include medical advancements, space exploration, environmental technology, or how science and technology are shaping lives and societies.

Sports

Coverage of sports and athletic activities, both professional and amateur. This includes action shots from competitions, training sessions, behind-the-scenes moments, and the culture or communities surrounding sports.
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TIMELINE

Submissions Open: September 20, 2025

Submissions Close: April 30, 2026

Winner Announcement: June 15, 2026

Jury

The PJP is juried by a group of experts with unbiased views based on these Judging criteria: News Value, Human Interest, Visual Storytelling, Versatility, Photographic Quality, Editing, Writing, and Overall Reporting

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