SYDNEY, 15 April 2025 – Epson has announced the call for entries for the 16th edition of the landmark Epson International Pano Awards – the world’s largest competition devoted to the craft and art of panoramic photography.
Following a hugely successful 2024 awards, Epson Southeast Asia once again joins Epson Australia as the main sponsors of The Pano Awards, which Epson has helped grow into one of the most highly regarded and acclaimed photography awards in the world.
Epson Australia corporate marketing manager ANZ Priscilla Dickason said, “It is a real privilege to once again be a sponsor of these unique awards. The Epson International Pano Awards occupy a special place in the hearts and minds of photographers from all around the world. As a company we are dedicated to helping and supporting these creative geniuses through the magic and medium of print and the awards are the perfect vehicle for Epson to do just that.”
In 2024, The Epson International Pano Awards saw 4529 entries submitted from 1,105 photographers across 95 countries. This year’s competition looks to again exceed those numbers.
The Epson International Pano Awards’ Curator David Evans said, “It gives me great pleasure to officially announce that professional and amateur photographers around the world are now invited to enter the 16th Epson International Pano Awards. We are so very thankful for the incredible support from our invaluable sponsors as this has enabled us to reduce entry fees in 2025, making the competition more accessible than ever. I’m also delighted to announce that the prize pool this year is well in excess of US$50,000, including $15,000 in cash and for the Open winner a package exceeding $11,000.”
Jocelyn Tan, Regional Deputy Director, Commercial Products, Epson Southeast Asia, says, “We are proud to support the 16th edition of The Epson International Pano Awards, once again partnering with Epson Australia to spotlight the exceptional talent from Southeast Asia and beyond. This milestone reflects the awards’ enduring relevance in the global photography community. At Epson, we remain committed to empowering photographers through cutting-edge print technology that helps bring their boldest visions to life.”
The judging panel for The 2025 Pano Awards includes some of the world’s top photographers and industry professionals, including Pano Awards 2023 Amateur Photographer of the Year Merche Llobera, Pano Awards 2024 Open Photographer of the Year Kelvin Yuen, Pano Awards 2020 Open Photographer of the Year Matt Jackisch amongst others.
To hear from previous Pano Awards winners go to:
1. Compilation: https://youtu.be/vJ0AkDxLUuY
2. David Evans: https://youtu.be/EjL4DoQIHwY
3. Paul Hoelen: https://youtu.be/ZruUuixGId4
4. Mieke Boynton: https://youtu.be/ygYmOTASl9Q
5. Tom Putt: https://youtu.be/MTt81uAfsls
Early-bird entries for the Epson International Pano Awards 2025 are now open until 30 June 2025 and final entries are due by 21 July 2025.
Participants can submit their entries here: https://thepanoawards.com/enter-awards
For more information, contact David Evans at [email protected]
Picture credits
Blissful Moment by Brix Tan (The Philippines)
The Volcanoes Theatre by Fikri Muharom (Indonesia)
The Epson International Pano Awards’ Curator David Evans
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