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Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2027 (34th edition)

The Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents is Europe's most prestigious award for war reportage, free to enter and worth EUR 7,000 per category. The 33rd edition ran in Bayeux from 5 to 11 October 2026 under jury chair Lyse Doucet; the results were published on 10 October 2026, with freelance photographer Mahmoud Abu Hamda winning both the jury's Photo Trophy and the Public's Choice Award for his Gaza report. The 34th edition for 2027 had not been announced by 7 November 2026; following last year's calendar it is expected to open in spring 2027 with entries due in early June. The regulations ask photo reports to preserve the authenticity of the image and allow the organiser to request RAW source files.

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Authenticity policy

AI policy

Photo report must preserve the authenticity of the image.

RAW files

The Organiser may ask the selected journalists to provide the source files (RAW).

Editing rules

The Regulations 2026 PDF, still the published regulations on 7 November 2026, does not mention AI, generative tools or Content Credentials. For the photo category it states that the report must preserve the authenticity of the image and that the organiser may ask selected journalists for the source files (RAW). Photo entries consist of 8 to 15 images on a single subject; in 2026 the reports had to be produced between 1 June 2025 and 31 May 2026.

Verified on November 7, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2027 (34th edition) allow AI-generated images?
No. Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2027 (34th edition) does not permit AI-generated images in its competition entries.
Are RAW files required to enter Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2027 (34th edition)?
Finalists may be asked to supply their RAW files for verification.
How much does it cost to enter Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2027 (34th edition)?
Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2027 (34th edition) is free to enter.

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