Paper Photo Award 2026

The photobook competition of the Paper Photo Festival in Sosnowiec, Poland. Open to photobooks published in paper form between 1 January 2025 and 30 June 2026, whether self-published or from a publisher, with a minimum print run of 30 copies and photography as the primary medium. The main prize is PLN 10,000 (around €2,300), with additional individual honours from jury members. Six shortlisted authors are invited to Sosnowiec with accommodation, and roughly 30 photobooks are exhibited during the festival, 18–20 September 2026. Enter via the online form and mail a copy of the book (delivery date decisive) by 18 August 2026; shortlist announced by 1 September.