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.
Any photographic subject or topic.
Police at work, with emphasis on Women in Police.
€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.
Entry deadline: 31 July 2026
Judging: 15 August 2026
Judging will be carried out by professional photographers.
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
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.pl
Contact person: Aneta Sobieraj (Arts & Culture Project Member)
If files exceed 10MB, send in multiple emails
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
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