Fotowettbewerbe

World Press Photo began with a competition, and the competition is still at the core of the foundation's activities. Held annually, the World Press Photo contest creates an overview of how press photographers tackle their work worldwide. It is the only international event of this stature, not simply bringing together pictures from all parts of the globe but also reflecting trends and developments in photojournalism, and revealing how the press gives us the news.
The entry forms for the annual contest come out in October and the deadline for entries is mid-January. Not just photographers, but photo agencies, newspapers and magazines from around the globe are invited to submit their best news-related pictures of the previous year. There is no entrance fee, making the contest truly open to all professional press photographers. The judging takes place at the beginning of February with a press conference announcing the winners in the second week of February. The prizewinning photographers are invited to receive their awards at the annual Awards Days at the end of April.