Pictures of the Year International 2020

Opening: December 14, 2019
Deadline: January 19, 2020
Entry fee: $50
Prizes: $1,000, Tiffany crystal trophy, certificates

POY is the oldest and most prestigious photojournalism program and competition in the world. Each year, POY recognizes excellence in photojournalism, multimedia, and visual editing. It is committed to engaging citizens worldwide with great documentary work by hosting educational programs and public exhibitions. POY believes it is critical for people to experience your coverage of news events and social issues facing our world. When you enter Pictures of the Year, your work is recognized worldwide and becomes part of our collective visual history.

Photographs entered must have been taken or published for the first time, either in print or online, between Jan. 1, and Dec. 31, 2019.

POY accepts two photographic modes: color and black and white.

Dates

On Dec. 14, 2019, POY opens for online registration and entry
Deadline is Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, 11:59 p.m., U.S. Central Standard Time. (5:59 a.m. GMT)

Entry Fee

Enter payment of $50 (U.S. dollars) for each registration: photographer, editor or team.

Two premier categories require an additional $50 payment. Please note, if a contestant is only entering one of the following categories, then only a single $50 payment is required.