We are delighted to announce the launch of our 2019 Women’s FotoReportage Award in honour of Marilyn Stafford which, for the first time this year, is supported by Nikon.
Call for Submissions are now OPEN – please apply HERE.
£2000 will be granted to a professional woman photographer towards the completion of a compelling and cohesive documentary photo essay which addresses an important social, environmental, economic or cultural issue, whether local or global.
© Mary Turner (2018 runner up)
The work should, in part, showcase positive solutions to any issues it raises in order to contribute to constructive photojournalism, in line with the wishes of Marilyn Stafford and the aims of FotoDocument. The Award is reserved solely for documentary photographers working on projects which are intended to make the world a better place and which may be unreported/under-reported.
Women from any stage of their careers are welcome to apply, whether emerging, mid-career or established. They must already have started the photo essay for which they are seeking funding and be able to show work in progress. In addition, they must have already completed at least one other documentary photo essay to demonstrate track record prior to applying for funding. Entrants must be over 18, they may be any nationality and based anywhere in the world. It is free to submit.
Submissions will be reviewed by panel including: Rebecca Conway – 2017 FotoAward winner, Nina Emett – Director of FotoDocument, Rebecca Newton – PR & Social Media Manager Nikon and Marilyn Stafford herself among others.
One overall winner will receive The Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award of £2000 towards the completion of their project.
The final work will feature on the FotoDocument and Nikon websites and will be publicised via social media.
Partners will collectively endeavour to gain coverage for the final work in the international media, without any guarantee of this outcome.
Short-listed applicants will have at least one of their images profiled on the FotoDocument and Nikon websites and publicised via social media.
There will be a screening of the 2019 FotoAward winner’s work at the launch of the Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2020 to celebrate International Women’s Day on 10 March 2020 at the Nikon School in central London.
Submissions close at 5pm on 15 November 2019.
To apply, please download an Application Form and Call for Submissions guidance here.
Cover photo © Özge Sebzeci