The Epson International Pano Awards, now in its 16th year, stands as the world’s premier and largest competition dedicated to the specialized craft and artistic expression of panoramic photography. Since its inception in 2010, this prestigious event has consistently showcased the exceptional talent of top panoramic photographers, with their winning images gaining exposure in hundreds of publications globally. The 2025 edition continues this tradition, offering a substantial prize pool valued at over US $50,000, including a $15,000 cash award, making it a significant opportunity for panoramic photographers worldwide to gain recognition and reward for their unique perspective.
Image size guide:
Open & Amateur Entries:
- Long Side: 3000 pixels exactly
- Short Side: 1500 pixels or less
VR/360 Entries:
- Long Side: 6144 pixels exactly
- Short Side: 3072 pixels exactly
Cash Prizes:
Open Awards 1st Place: $4,000 Runner Up: $1,000
Amateur Awards 1st Place: $3,000 Runner Up: $1,000
VR/360 Awards 1st Place: $1,500 2nd Place: $250
The Raw Planet Award: $1,000
The Curator’s Award: $1,000
Epson Digital Art Prize: $1,000
Highest Scoring Gigapixel Image: $150
Highest Scoring Aerial Image: $200
Highest Scoring Vertical Image: $200
Highest Scoring Film Capture: $200
Highest Scoring Smartphone Image: $200
Highest Scoring IAPP Member: $150
Highest Scoring IVRPA Member: $150
Other Prizes Include:
Trophies for 1st Place winners in each category.
Epson printer (Open Awards 1st Place).
Epson Projector (VR/360 Awards 1st Place).
Nodal Ninja Vouchers ($1,000 for Open Awards 1st Place, $500 for VR/360 Awards 1st Place).
Triple Scoop Music Vouchers ($600 for Open Awards 1st Place and VR/360 Awards 1st Place).
One of a Kind Swiss Alps Autumn/Winter Adventure (Amateur Awards 1st Place).
You retain copyright in each entry
Submitted images can be used for:
Judging the competition.
Display in public exhibitions and trade shows.
Showing by The Epson International Pano Awards and Event Partners.
Inclusion within the Website and/or an Awards catalog.
Inclusion within materials promoting the Competition and/or any exhibition organized by The Epson International Pano Awards or its Event Partners.
Sub-licensing the Entries to the press for reproduction in connection with the Competition and any exhibition for a period of 5 years.
Allowing viewers of the Website to view images on a computer screen, PDA, or mobile telephone, in perpetuity.
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