Our deepest congratulations to the winners and honourable mentions of the Australian & New Zealand Photobook Awards for 2024. Thank you to all who took part, it was a privilege and a pleasure to view the breadth of fantastic book makers and publishers.
2024 Australian & New Zealand Photobook Awards Winners
Photobook Open Winner
Anu Kumar
Ghar
Photobook Highly Commended
Wendy Catling
Nightshade
Student Winner
Virginia Were
An Intimacy of Long Unfolding
Photobook Student Highly Commended
Phuong Le
Thành Phẩm (The Product)
Pre-press Winner
Derek Henderson
Harvest
Pre-press Highly Commended
Arrayah Loynd
Altered Landscapes
Pre-press Honourable Mention
Jas Leonard
The Hostage is Alive
Shortlist
Presented below in alphabetical order
Photobook Open
Pre-Press / Digital
Student
About
From 2011 – 2019, the Australia & New Zealand Photobook Award was facilitated by our friends at Momento Pro. In 2021, Photo Collective was handed custodianship of this significant award. Following our inaugural campaign in 2021/2022, we are excited to be back celebrating the very best of photobook making from Australia and New Zealand. In 2024 we will be presenting this award in partnership with PHOTO Australia, with winner announcements and the broader exhibition taking place during the Photobook Weekend as part of the PHOTO 2024 International Festival of Photography in Melbourne.
Over the past decade, the Photobook Award has helped to progress the careers of students and artists, providing opportunities to produce publications and progress their photographic career.
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Winner Announcements
Winners of the 2024 Australian & New Zealand Photobook Awards will be announced on the 23rd of March, 2024 at the Photobook Weekend as part of the PHOTO 2024 International Festival of Photography in Melbourne. All shortlisted photobooks will be on display, we can’t wait to celebrate these beautiful books in person with our community. For more information, click here.
Prizes
Photobook
For printed publications
Winner: A$3000 exhibition printing support from HC Pro to further your projects reach
Entry Price: $55
Fill out the below form and upload your digital PDF, then mail your book to:
PHOTO Australia, 11 Palmer Parade, Cremorne, VIC 3121
Pre-press (digital/dummy)
For dummy books in PDF format (not yet printed)
Winner: A$500 voucher from Momento Pro to help you self-publish your photobook
Price: $55
Fill out the below form and upload your digital PDF.
Student - Photobook / Pre-press
For photobooks / pre-press photobooks, produced by Students within the given award period
Winner: Six month comprehensive mentorship program delivered by Photo Collective valued at A$1500+
Price: $35
Fill out the below form and upload your digital PDF, then mail your book to:
PHOTO Australia, 11 Palmer Parade, Cremorne, VIC 3121
Criteria
The committee are tasked with discovering the best in photography, picture editing and publication design produced within the given award period. Those who review the digital and physical books assess the:
- Photography, design, layout, typography and cover art
- Photo editing and sequencing to create an engaging visual narrative
- Originality of the concept and design
- Use of imagery, text or supporting material to enhance the story in the photographs and/or book
- Appropriateness of photography, design and format for the book’s intended purpose and audience
Administrators and employees of Photo Collective are not allowed to enter the award.