The Lucie Awards ceremony is the most prestigious awards ceremony honoring the greatest achievements in photography. The Lucie Awards is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable foundation.

Our Mission
To salute the achievements of the world's finest photographers, to discover new and emerging talent, and to promote the appreciation of photography around the world.

The Lucie statue
The statue was influenced by two photographers, Frantisek Drtikol and E. O. Hoppe. "Lucie" is the sculptural form inspired by the synthesis of two famous photographic images from the first half of the twentieth century. Taken from the Latin word, "lux" for "light", Lucie is a tribute to the influence that light plays in photography.

Salute the achievements of the world's finest photographers

Lucie Awards Gala Ceremony
The photography community from countries around the globe will pay tribute to the year's most outstanding photography achievements presented at the Lucie Awards ceremony. Honors will also be given for Lifetime Achievement, distinguishing some of the world's greatest men and women whose life's work in fashion, photojournalism, advertising and fine art merit the highest acclaim by their peers. The winners of the IPA Photographer of the Year and The New Discovery of the Year awards will each receive a Lucie Trophy.

Discover new and emerging talent

Photographer of the Year Competition
IPA invites passionate photographers, professionals and amateurs alike to be recognized as the International Photographer of the Year by a board of esteemed photo editors, curators, gallery owners, art directors and other luminaries from the international photography community. The award includes a $10,000 grand prize provided by atEDGE. In an effort to cultivate and showcase emerging talent, all nonprofessional entries are eligible for the New Discovery Award, lauding best up-and-coming artist and a $5000.00 cash prize provided by Pilsner Urquell.

Promote the appreciation of photography

IPA Annual Book Publication & Gallery Exhibits
Award-winning entries will be published in the IPA Annual Book, distributed throughout the international professional community and exhibited in some of the most prestigious galleries and bookstores. There will be ten shows per year at the IPA/Farmani Gallery to promote contemporary photography. A selection of winners will be featured in the IPA Best of Show at the Farmani Gallery.