Epson International Pano Awards 2026

17th edition of the world's largest international competition for panoramic photography. Three main categories: Open (professional and amateur, $22/image), Amateur (non-professional photographers earning less than $20,000 from photography, $20/image), and VR/360 ($20/image) — plus a new Aerial category for drone and aircraft images. Total prize pool over US$50,000 including $15,000 in cash prizes. Open category winner receives a package exceeding $11,000. Early-bird entries close June 22 at standard rates; late entries accepted through July 13 at higher rates. Photographers who enter during the early-bird period are eligible for the $1,000 Curator's Award. Images must be panoramic format with aspect ratio greater than 2:1 (or less than 1:2 for verticals). All photographic capture methods welcome including digital, film, and stitched panoramas. Open worldwide.