Pictures of the Year International

Deadline: Next deadline not announced
Entry Fee: Next-round fee not confirmed
Prize: Previous round: US$1,000 for selected major awards
Website: www.poy.org/

Submissions are not currently open. Check the official website for the next call.

About the Competition

POY is an annual photojournalism competition administered by the Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism. The 83rd competition, recognizing work from 2025, has announced its winners. The next call, deadline and fees are awaited.

Check the official competition website for full rules and updates.

Prizes

Published awards include US$1,000 and a Tiffany crystal trophy for selected major titles. Other categories receive plaques, certificates or trophies. Check the next call for its complete prize structure.

Theme

Photojournalism and visual storytelling

Eligibility

Categories cover news, daily life, portraits, sports, documentary stories, editing and books. Journalistic captions and ethical accuracy are essential. The next edition’s work dates, category rules and entry charges remain to be confirmed.

Copyrights & Licensing

Read the next POY entry standards and terms for image rights, winner files, publication and promotional permissions. Do not assume a licence from the existence of an awards gallery.