Tom Stoddart Award forExcellence 2026
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The Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence supports an established photographer working on a long-form documentary photography project that is nearing completion. The selected photographer receives the opportunity to work with renowned publisher GOST Books to turn the project into a professionally produced photobook. The award honours the legacy of British photojournalist Tom Stoddart and his contribution to photojournalism.
Requirements checklist
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Be 18 years or older.
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Be an established photographer/photojournalist.
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Have an in-depth long-form documentary photography project.
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The project should be nearing completion.
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The project must be extensive enough to warrant publication as a photobook.
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The submitted work must be the applicant's own.
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Applicants must certify that the photographs have not been copied or digitally manipulated.
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AI-generated imagery is not permitted.
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The project may have been created in any year; it does not need to be a newly completed series.
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Submit the required photographs and project information through the official application platform.