International Photo Competition

The IPA Arts and Culture Photo Competition celebrates the vibrant diversity, heritage, and spirit of our global community through the power of photography. Open to all IPA members, this annual event invites participants to showcase their creativity, cultural perspectives, and unique stories from around the world.

Organised by the Arts and Culture Project Team under the leadership of Sociocultural Commission Chairperson Christos Parginos, the competition fosters cultural exchange and artistic expression, strengthening the bonds that unite us through shared visual storytelling.

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or simply passionate about capturing meaningful moments, we encourage you to take part!

IPA International Photo Competition 2025 – Results

Following the 68th IPA World Congress held in Kraków, Poland (16–21 September 2025), we are delighted to announce the results of the IPA International Photo Competition 2025.

This year’s competition was truly global, attracting nearly 500 entries from IPA members across 32 countries. Participants competed in two categories: Open and Police – submitting works that ranged from spontaneous snapshots to striking photographic artistry.

Judging was carried out by an international panel whose experience and cultural diversity added great value to the process:

• Harry Mootoosamy (Mauritius) – Portrait artist, photographer, and designer

• Janet Nyanchoka Nyamwamu (Kenya) – Journalist and visual storyteller

• Marek Krupa (Poland) – Official photographer of the Polish National Police

• Klaus D. Fahlbusch (Germany) – Internationally exhibited photographer

• Aneta Sobieraj (Poland) – Police officer and award-winning photographer

The Grand Prize was awarded to a powerful image depicting police officers rescuing an animal in life-threatening danger — a moving testament to courage, compassion, and humanity in policing.

Results

Overall Winner

• Ester Lechuga Alonso – IPA Spain

Police Category

1. Alex Stammers – New Zealand

2. Jesús Eduardo Sanz Rodríguez – IPA Spain

3. Munisamy Visha Govind – IPA Mauritius

4. Rimantas Benaitis – IPA Lithuania

5. Alexandra Clara García Jadraque – IPA Spain

6. Vegar Martinsen – IPA Norway

Open Category

1. Albe Mickael – IPA France

2. Mariusz Żyła – IPA Poland

3. Moris Raskin – IPA Israel

4. Lev Ari Ron – IPA Israel

5. Bogdan Mihail Negoita – IPA Romania

6. Fredi Brami – IPA Israel

The level of creativity and storytelling was exceptional, revealing many true gems that reflect the talent, emotion, and diversity of our IPA family worldwide.

Look out for details of our 2026 competition coming soon.