Introducing — The Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence in collaboration with GOST Books 🤝

This new and unique award offers established photographers working in long form documentary photography a photo book produced by world renowned publisher GOST Books. The call for entries is now open.

GOST books will collaborate with the recipient of the Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence to create a book of their work. The recipient must have an in-depth project which is nearing completion and extensive enough to warrant a book. Working closely with GOST’s Director Stu Smith, they will produce an edit of both photography and text. The recipient will have the opportunity to visit Italy to view the book proofs and amend any changes. The book will be clothbound in hardback and distributed Worldwide by GOST books and their partners.

The Recipient Receives —
- A photo book published by renowned publisher GOST Books
- £5,000 towards completion of their chosen project
- Expenses paid trip to oversee printing in Verona
- Spotlight via our social media channels and access to the IPPG judges, advisory committee and alumni
- Work published by our media partner The Guardian



Requirements —
You must be 18 years of age or older to apply for this grant.
Each separate entry will be charged £50


Call for entries closes — 23:59, 31st August 2025.

*Please note: This does not affect the Ian Parry Grant open call, which is currently open until 23:59 on 31st August 2025. It remains free to enter, and available for any photographers who are 24 years of age, or under, or in full-time photographic education.


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