FREE ENTRY - Stern - Preis 2024 / Photo Story of the Year

The STERN-Preis 2024 – Photo Story of the Year is awarded to photo series that masterfully illustrate a major event of the year 2023 or a significant aspect of our social life. The photo series should demonstrate a high level of journalistic understanding and at the same time be aesthetically convincing. Single images will not be accepted; the award is concerned with the journalistic narrative and the multifaceted implementation of relevant content. It recognizes the dedicated work of professional photographers who tell an interesting story through outstanding images.

You can submit photographic projects on global topics that were published in German-language journalistic medium (newspaper, magazine, website) in 2023. The project should address a socially relevant topic. The photo series should not only be characterized by a high journalistic standard, but must also be visually convincing. The STERN-Preis honors dedicated photographic and journalistic work of professional photographers who use outstanding images to tell an interesting story.