Epson announced the call for entries for the 17th Epson International Pano Awards, the world’s largest competition dedicated to the art of panoramic photography. Continuing its close partnership with The Pano Awards as a major sponsor, Epson Southeast Asia is proud to champion panoramic photographers across the region and around the globe.
(Top) “Wildebeest” by Singaporean photographer William Chua, winner of The Pano Awards Southeast Asia Open Photographer of the Year 2025, captures the raw intensity of Kenya’s great migration in stunning panoramic detail.
(Bottom) “Silk of the Sea” by Cao Thi Ngoc Diem, finalist of The Pano Awards Southeast Asia Open Photographer of the Year 2025, capturing silk washing in Phu Yen Vietnam.
Entries for the 2026 competition are now open, with early‑bird submissions accepted until 22 June 2026 and final entries due by 13 July 2026. The competition welcomes both professional and amateur photographers worldwide to submit images in a panoramic format, with a minimum aspect ratio of 2:1 in either landscape or portrait orientation.
2026 Awards Debut Aerial Category and More than US$50,000 in Prizes
This year’s awards introduce a new Aerial category in both the Open and Amateur competitions, reflecting the growing creative possibilities of drone and aerial imaging in panoramic photography. Alongside the Aerial category, the 17th Epson International Pano Awards will again feature Nature and Landscape, Built Environment and Architecture, and VR/360 divisions, providing photographers with multiple ways to showcase their technical skill and visual storytelling. The 2026 prize pool is valued at more than US$50,000, including US$15,000 in cash and a prize package for the overall Open winner that exceeds US$11,000 in cash and products.
Since its inception in 2010, The Epson International Pano Awards has grown into a landmark event for panoramic photographers worldwide, and drew over 3,000 entries from 95 countries in 2025. In recent years, participation from Asia, and particularly from Southeast Asia, has continued to increase, highlighting the depth of talent emerging from the region.
“I’m always delighted when I can officially announce that professional and amateur photographers around the world are now invited to enter the next Epson International Pano Awards. I can also announce that there is a new Aerial category in the Open and Amateur competitions, if you enter five or more images at once during the early bird period you save 20% and you’ll also be in the running to win the $1000 curator’s award,” says David Evans, The Epson International Pano Awards’ Curator.
Hattori Tai, Regional Director Commercial Products & Industrial Inkjet, Epson Southeast Asia, said, “Southeast Asia’s photography community is one of the most dynamic anywhere in the world. Panoramic work is a powerful way for our region’s visual storytellers to show how quickly their cities, coastlines and cultures are evolving. The Epson International Pano Awards gives these photographers a rare opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s best on a truly global platform. By supporting the awards, Epson Southeast Asia is committed not only to providing the print technology behind the final exhibition, but also to helping more photographers from our region gain the recognition their work deserves.”
The judging panel for The 2026 Pano Awards includes some of the world’s top photographers and industry professionals, including Bill Bailey, Aaron Spence, Dan Zafra, Jacky Lee, Daniel Kordan, Abe Blair, Annette Mossbacher and Jennifer Renwick amongst others.
Photographers interested in entering the 17th Epson International Pano Awards can view the full competition details, terms and conditions, and submit their images at: https://thepanoawards.com/enter-awards/.
