URBAN Photo Awards: the contest that becomes the heart of
Trieste Photo Days festival
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The Art of Victory: Trophies and Medals by Giorgio Celiberti™
Discover the URBAN trophies and medals by Giorgio Celiberti™, the illustrious Venice Biennale Italian artist.
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INTERNATIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
CONTEST
16th edition
7 photographic categories
Choose the categories that best represent you, from single photos to photo books, and submit your photos without limitations. Participate and showcase your talent!
International Jury of Experts
A jury of world-renowned photographers, such as documentary photographer Matt Black, journalists from major publications, and curators, is ready to evaluate your works and award you.
Prizes and Visibility
Participate in multiple categories and you can win in each one. Take the opportunity to be chosen as Photographer of the Year 2025 and gain visibility in major magazines.
01.04 » 31.05.2025
Submissions open for Single Photos, Projects & Portfolios, Books, Zines and young section
By the end of June 2025
Selected Photographers will be published on the website in alphabetical order (not ranked). 20% of selected photographers will have the chance to participate in summer exhibitions and previews as well.
By the middle of July 2025
Semifinalists will be published on the website in alphabetical order (not ranked): about 800 single photos, 100 projects & portfolios and 20 books will be selected.
By the end of July 2025
Finalist Photographers will be published on the website in alphabetical order (not ranked): about 200 single photos, 30 projects & portfolios and 5 books will be selected.
Mid-September 2025
Shortlist will be published on the website in alphabetical order (not ranked): about 40 single photos, 5 projects & portfolios and 3 books
Saturday 25 October 2025
Winner announcement and award ceremony live at Trieste Photo Days: overall winner, first classified, honorable mentions, special selected.
Photo Contest for Under 35 Photographers
The international photo contest dedicated to young talents!
Other than competing for victory you will be able to experience the competition as a juror voting the competing photos.
Get your work seen by our international jurors and special guests!
Prizes
- Trophies and medals by Venice Biennale artist Giorgio Celiberti: Value: 1.500 €
- Over 10.000 € in Amazon Gift Cards
- Free 2-night stay for 2 at the festival and gala dinner included!
- Media coverage on the best Photo Magazines
… and many more!
Submissions
- Single Photos
1st PHOTO FREE
3 photos (included the free one) € 20
Each additional photo € 10 - Projects & Portfolio
Projects & Portfolio € 40
Matt Black Special Prize € 50
Patricia D. Richards Legacy Award
UNDER 35 (see rules) - URBAN Book Award € 20
- URBAN Photo Arena UNDER 35 (Free)
Sections
- 01. Single Photos
- STREETS
- PEOPLE
- SPACES
- CREATIVE
- 02. Projects & Portfolios
- 03. URBAN Book Awards
- 04. Matt Black Special Prize
- 05. URBAN Photo Arena – Young Section