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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.

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Results
April 24, 2026
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The 2026 edition has ended

Entries for this edition are closed. The information on this page stays available as a reference for the rules and the results.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I still enter Swiss Press Photo 2026?
No. Entries for the 2026 edition are closed. Check the official site for the next edition, or look at contests that are currently open.
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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