SIYU Award 2026
The SIYU Award is a Swiss photography competition for young photographers (under 39) with Swiss citizenship or working in Switzerland. The 2026 cycle introduced the Alois Ottiger Grant in memory of the late Swiss photographer (1941-2025). Submissions closed on 30 April; ten finalists premiere their work at Photobastei Zurich in October 2026. Prizes: CHF 5,000 / 3,000 / 2,000. AI is explicitly permitted as an aid or creative element if disclosed.
- Deadline
- April 30, 2026
- Entry fee
- Free entry
- Opens
- February 1, 2026
- Results
- October 31, 2026
Authenticity policy
AI policy
Only original, self-created work will be accepted, and none of the works entered may have already won an award elsewhere. Importantly, if AI (or similar) is used as an aid or creative element, this must be clearly indicated.
RAW files
Not specified
Editing rules
The SIYU Award explicitly permits AI as an aid or creative element provided the use is disclosed. Submissions are coherent series of 3 to 8 images plus a project description and a conceptual sketch for exhibition presentation. Open only to Swiss citizens and to non-Swiss photographers living, studying, or working in Switzerland; age limit 39.
Verified on June 12, 2026