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Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2026 (33rd edition)

The Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents is Europe's most prestigious annual award for war reportage, in its 33rd edition for 2026. BBC chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet chairs the 2026 jury. Submissions in the photo category require 8 to 15 photographs from a single subject, with reports between 1 June 2025 and 31 May 2026 eligible. The award is presented during the festival in Bayeux on 5-11 October 2026; each winning category carries a EUR 7,000 prize.

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June 4, 2026
Results
October 11, 2026
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The official Prix Bayeux regulations PDF was not surfaced in search snippets for explicit AI language. The award is structurally aligned with strict photojournalism ethics, but the field is marked unspecified pending editor review of the PDF rules document. Eligible reports must have been produced between 1 June 2025 and 31 May 2026.

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Can I still enter Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2026 (33rd edition)?
No. Entries for the 2026 edition closed on June 4, 2026. Check the official site for the next edition, or look at contests that are currently open.
Does Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2026 (33rd edition) allow AI-generated images?
The published rules for Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2026 (33rd edition) do not state a clear AI policy. Confirm with the official rules before entering.
When is the Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2026 (33rd edition) entry deadline?
Entries for Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2026 (33rd edition) close on June 4, 2026.
How much does it cost to enter Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2026 (33rd edition)?
Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2026 (33rd edition) is free to enter.
When are the Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2026 (33rd edition) results announced?
Bayeux-Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents 2026 (33rd edition) announces its results on October 11, 2026.

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