Photography Contest
Felix Schoeller Photo Award 2025
Deadline |
04/05/25Theme |
SustainabilityTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
FREEPrizes |
Cash PrizeThe Felix Schoeller Photo Award, established in 2013, honors professional photographers and emerging talents who exhibit a profound passion for photography and exceptional image quality. Organized biennially by the Felix Schoeller Group, a renowned manufacturer of specialty papers for high-quality photographic reproductions, the award aims to support and recognize photographers who share their commitment to uncompromisingly excellent imagery.
In the 2025 edition, the award features distinct categories to address contemporary themes and nurture new talent. The "Sustainability" category invites professional photographers to submit works that explore the sustainable development of our planet and society, reflecting pressing environmental and social issues. The "German Peace Prize for Photography," established in collaboration with the City of Peace Osnabrück since 2019, seeks entries that conceptually address the theme of ’peace’ through the medium of photography, encouraging visual narratives that promote harmony and understanding. Additionally, the "Emerging Photographer" category is dedicated to up-and-coming young talents, including photography students, trainees, and assistants, providing them with a platform to showcase their innovative perspectives..
The Felix Schoeller Photo Award not only offers substantial cash prizes—€5,000 for winners in the Sustainability and Emerging Photographer categories, and €10,000 for the German Peace Prize for Photography—but also provides significant exposure opportunities. Shortlisted works are published in the website gallery, featured in online campaigns, and presented in the high-quality ’Winners and Nominees’ exhibition. Winners and nominees receive invitations to the prestigious awards ceremony, further enhancing their professional recognition. With a submission deadline of April 5, 2025, this competition continues to be a beacon for photographers aiming to make a meaningful impact through their art.
Winners in the Sustainability and Emerging Photographer categories will each receive a cash prize of €5,000. The German Peace Prize for Photography offers a €10,000 cash prize. Shortlisted works will be published in the website gallery, featured in online campaigns, included in the ’Winners and Nominees’ exhibition, and recipients will be invited to the awards ceremony.
In the 2025 edition, the award features distinct categories to address contemporary themes and nurture new talent. The "Sustainability" category invites professional photographers to submit works that explore the sustainable development of our planet and society, reflecting pressing environmental and social issues. The "German Peace Prize for Photography," established in collaboration with the City of Peace Osnabrück since 2019, seeks entries that conceptually address the theme of ’peace’ through the medium of photography, encouraging visual narratives that promote harmony and understanding. Additionally, the "Emerging Photographer" category is dedicated to up-and-coming young talents, including photography students, trainees, and assistants, providing them with a platform to showcase their innovative perspectives..
The Felix Schoeller Photo Award not only offers substantial cash prizes—€5,000 for winners in the Sustainability and Emerging Photographer categories, and €10,000 for the German Peace Prize for Photography—but also provides significant exposure opportunities. Shortlisted works are published in the website gallery, featured in online campaigns, and presented in the high-quality ’Winners and Nominees’ exhibition. Winners and nominees receive invitations to the prestigious awards ceremony, further enhancing their professional recognition. With a submission deadline of April 5, 2025, this competition continues to be a beacon for photographers aiming to make a meaningful impact through their art.
Winners in the Sustainability and Emerging Photographer categories will each receive a cash prize of €5,000. The German Peace Prize for Photography offers a €10,000 cash prize. Shortlisted works will be published in the website gallery, featured in online campaigns, included in the ’Winners and Nominees’ exhibition, and recipients will be invited to the awards ceremony.
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