Swiss Press Photo 2026
Swiss Press Photo is Switzerland's national press-photography award, run by the Swiss Press Award Association. The 2026 cycle was judged earlier this year, with Laurent Gillieron of news agency Keystone-SDA winning top honours in the News category for his coverage of the 2025 Blatten landslide in the Valais. Categories cover news, daily life, sports, world, Swiss stories, and portraiture.
- Deadline
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- Entry fee
- Free entry
- Results
- April 24, 2026
Authenticity policy
AI policy
AI policy unspecified
RAW files
Not specified
Editing rules
The 2026 cycle is judged. The competition includes six photo categories. Explicit AI manipulation language was not surfaced in publicly indexed sources; editor should verify the live rules document. As a press-photo award, the underlying photojournalism ethics norms apply by default.
Verified on June 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Does Swiss Press Photo 2026 allow AI-generated images?
- The published rules for Swiss Press Photo 2026 do not state a clear AI policy. Confirm with the official rules before entering.
- How much does it cost to enter Swiss Press Photo 2026?
- Swiss Press Photo 2026 is free to enter.
- When are the Swiss Press Photo 2026 results announced?
- Swiss Press Photo 2026 announces its results on April 24, 2026.
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