THE ICON AWARDS
Celebrating iconic photography with inspiration, education, integrity and the power of print
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The Icon International Photography Awards annual competition celebrates iconic photography with a primary focus on inspiration, education, integrity, and the power of print to elevate the photography industry.
The Icon Awards continues the 30+ year legacy originally created by the WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) annual photography competition. When WPPI decided to discontinue their photography competition in 2023, Jerry and Melissa Ghionis launched the Icon Awards and continued this tradition of celebrating excellence in photography.
Entries in the competition will be anonymously scored by five judges, with final scores determining eligibility for silver, gold, and platinum awards, along with digital badges and certificates. Your top four entries contribute to your Icon Honors of Excellence designation.
Mark Your Calendars!
The print judging will be an in-person event at the WPPI convention and we will also broadcast it live online on March 16 and 17, 2025.
Awarded prints will be displayed in a gallery on the WPPI tradeshow floor on March 18-20, 2025.
A selection of images that score 79 or below in the online competition will be anonymously critiqued during WPPI and be made available after the show.
Trophies will be given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and Grand Award winners and presented at the Icon Awards Ceremony at the Rio Hotel on March 18, 2025. We will also broadcast the Awards Night live online.
For everything you need to know about the Icon Awards visit www.iconawards.com
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