📌About the event

The International Photography Awards (IPA) is a global annual competition for professional, amateur, and student photographers. Its mission is to salute the achievements of the world’s finest photographers and discover new emerging talent across 11 diverse categories. For 2026, student participants compete for the “Discovery of the Year” title, which is one of the most ambitious and comprehensive awards in the photographic world.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Category: Arts and Culture
• Organizer: Lucie Foundation
• Eligibility: Professional, Amateur, and Students
• Team Size: Individual
• Effort Level: Medium
• Submission Type: Digital Image Portfolio

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📅 Important Dates

• Registration Deadline: 30 April, 2026
• Submission Date: 30 April, 2026
• Results Announcement: Late 2026
• Mode: Online

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🏆 Prize Details and Value

• Prize Type: Cash and Trophy
• Prize Amount or Value: $5,000 USD for Discovery of the Year (Amateur/Student)
• Certificates: IPA Trophy and Category Winner Certificates
• Visibility and Showcase: Work exhibited in the “Best of Show” exhibition and IPA Annual Book
• Additional Perks: Two tickets to the IPA Awards Gala for category winners

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🎯 What You Will Do

• Select a category from Portraiture, Nature, Architecture, or Editorial photography.
• Upload a series of images or a single shot that demonstrates technical mastery.
• Write a brief description for your entries to provide artistic context.
• Compete against global entries to reach the finalist pool for the gala.

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📦 Resources and Support Available

• Member Newsletter: Access to industry news for over 130,000 members.
• Gallery Network: Opportunity to be screened at House of Lucie galleries worldwide.