International Photo Competition 2026
The IPA Socio-Cultural Commission invites all members of the International Police Association to take part in the IPA International Photo Competition 2026 and showcase their photographic talent to an international audience.
A selection of winning photographs will be exhibited for the first time during the IPA World Congress 2026 in Sri Lanka, before travelling to other IPA Sections worldwide.
Competition Categories
Open Category
Any photographic subject or topic.
Subject Category
Police at work, with emphasis on Women in Police.
Awards
€400 – Overall Winner
€300 – Winner of each category
€200 – Second place in each category
€100 – Third place in each category
6 Merit Awards
All prizes will be presented during the IPA World Congress 2026 in Sri Lanka.
Important Dates
Entry deadline: 31 July 2026
Judging: 15 August 2026
Judging will be carried out by professional photographers.
Exhibition
50 photographs will be selected for the International Exhibition
First display: IPA World Congress 2026 – Sri Lanka
Afterwards the exhibition may tour other IPA Sections worldwide
Entry Requirements
Open to all members of the International Police Association
Maximum 5 photographs per person in each category
Submit photos with the official entry form via email to:
anetasobieraj@ipapolska.plContact person: Aneta Sobieraj (Arts & Culture Project Member)
If files exceed 10MB, send in multiple emails
Rules & Conditions
By entering, participants grant the International Police Association the right to reproduce images for IPA purposes
Judges’ decision is final
The IPA cannot accept responsibility for loss of images
Submission implies acceptance of the competition rules
International Photo Competition 2025
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
Alex Stammers – New Zealand
Jesús Eduardo Sanz Rodríguez – IPA Spain
Munisamy Visha Govind – IPA Mauritius
Rimantas Benaitis – IPA Lithuania
Alexandra Clara García Jadraque – IPA Spain
Vegar Martinsen – IPA Norway
Open Category
Albe Mickael – IPA France
Mariusz Żyła – IPA Poland
Moris Raskin – IPA Israel
Lev Ari Ron – IPA Israel
Bogdan Mihail Negoita – IPA Romania
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.