Photo Credits: Kohei Kawashima
The 11 Category winners in the Professional Categories will each receive a $1,000 cash prize, and the 11 Category winners in the Non-Professional Categories will each receive a $500 prize. Each of the above winners will also receive two tickets to attend the IPA Awards Gala, where they will be finalists for the following titles:
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* The travel allowance will be given only to those finalists who choose to attend the event and will be reimbursed to the attendee after the IPA Awards Gala have concluded.
* The travel allowance will be given only to those finalists who choose to attend the IPA Awards Gala event, and will be reimbursed to the attendee after the IPA Awards Gala have concluded.
The International Photography Awards (IPA) stands as one of the most prestigious platforms celebrating photographic excellence globally. Since its inception in 2003, IPA has been dedicated to discovering new talents and honoring established photographers across various categories, from professional to amateur levels.
The photography community from countries around the globe will pay tribute to the most outstanding photography achievements presented at the gala ceremony, the IPA Awards. The two final winners of IPA, Photographer of the Year and Discovery of the Year, are announced at the IPA Awards Gala and are awarded cash prizes and the IPA Trophy.
The IPA Trophy, a symbol of unparalleled achievement in photography, embodies the essence of creativity and innovation in visual storytelling. Recognized for its rigorous judging process by a panel of esteemed photographers and industry experts, IPA continues to elevate the art form, pushing boundaries and inspiring photographers worldwide to showcase their unique perspectives through compelling imagery.
Each year, the IPA invites a renowned curator to select 20-25 images from both the professional and non-professional pools of 1st, 2nd, and 3rdplace winners. The works of the IPA Category Winners will also be exhibited at the Best of Show event, during which they will receive the IPA Trophy. After the opening, the Best of Show exhibition will go on tour for a series of exclusive events around the world during the course of the following year, to be included in photo festival and exhibited at galleries and other photography-related events.
Click here to view the 2025 Best of Show selection.
The work of all 1st, 2nd, and 3rdplace winners, and the names of Honorable Mentions, will be published in the high-quality, full-color, IPA Annual Book of Photography.
Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the world’s premiere showcase of photographic talent. Send us your best work today.
To download the IPA 2025 Annual E-Book please click here .
– Frank Meo, Founder, The Photo Closer