About
The CPB Photo Awards is a yearly initiative by the CPB Foundation. Launching its fourth edition this month, we invite images and photo stories from across India. This award intends to recognise and celebrate the incredible work of image-makers from different corners of the country by an established jury from across the world.
What winners receive
Cash Awards and Certificates
Categories and Awards
- News & Current Affairs - Single Image | Rs.50,000
- News & Current Affairs - Photo Story | Rs.50,000
- Climate, Environment & Conservation - Single Image | Rs.50,000
- Climate, Environment & Conservation - Photo Story | Rs.50,000
- Nature & Wildlife - Single Image | Rs.50,000
- Portrait - Single Image | Rs.50,000
- Daily Life & Culture - Single Image | Rs.50,000
Additional top awards
- The Danish Siddiqui Award for Socially Concerned Photography
- Photo of the Year (single image) | Rs. 100,000
- Photo Story of the Year | Rs. 100,000
- The Emami Art Award for Regional Photographer of the Year | Rs. 100,000
About CPB Foundation
The CPB Foundation was formed in 2018 in response to the growing need for educational and collaboration opportunities in the field of visual art, specifically photography and lens-based art. CPB Prism (student education wing), CPB Learning Lab (photobook library, artist talks, workshops, analogue practices), CPBx (awards, residencies, grants, collaborative projects), and the Chennai Photo Biennale (international photography festival) are the wings catering to ourdiverse arts loving audiences.
