Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest 2026 (12th edition)
The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest is an annual press-photography contest in memory of the Russian photojournalist Andrei Stenin (killed in Ukraine in 2014). The 2026 cycle is the 12th edition, with a Grand Prix of 700,000 rubles and category prizes of 125,000, 100,000, and 75,000 rubles for first, second, and third place respectively. Geared at young photojournalists aged 18-33, the contest now also includes an 'Energy of Life' category for older photographers.
- Deadline
- February 28, 2026
- Entry fee
- Free entry
Authenticity policy
AI policy
AI policy unspecified
RAW files
Not specified
Editing rules
The 2026 cycle introduced a new 'Energy of Life' category for photographers over 34; the original five categories remain dedicated to emerging photojournalists aged 18 to 33. Explicit AI manipulation language was not surfaced in indexed public sources; the field is marked unspecified pending editor review of the rules.
Verified on June 12, 2026