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Award

Independent Freelance Photojournalist Award (IFPA) 2026

Award opportunity. Deadline: 2026-10-01

Type: Award
Organizer: Xposure, Sharjah Government Media Bureau
Deadline: 1 October 2026
Where: United Arab Emirates
Compensation: USD 5,000 cash prize per category winner, exhibition of winning work, finalist recognition; official certificate and online presentation of awarded essay for runner-ups.
Disciplines: photography, photojournalism, visual arts, journalism

About this opportunity

The Independent and Freelance Photojournalist Award (IFPA) by Xposure and Sharjah Government Media Bureau recognizes independent visual reporting across Spot News, Environment, and Solutions categories. It offers Category Winners a USD 5,000 cash prize and exhibition, with runner-ups receiving certificates and online presentations. Open internationally to freelance photojournalists, the award aims to highlight work grounded in journalistic integrity and produced in challenging conditions.