Past winners

Photographers from around the world have claimed the top title in TPOTY in the last 19 years. To date there have been winners from 16 countries – Australia; Bangladesh; Belgium; Canada; Denmark; Germany; India; Ireland; Italy; Malaysia; Netherlands; Portugal; Russia; Spain; UK; USA.

In the main award, no photographer has won it twice. in the young photographer competition two photographers – Samuel Fisch (USA) and Indigo Larmour (Ireland) have each achieved this.

“Winning the TPOTY award was a real honor. There’s a huge validation to be had in winning. Even more important, is the entering of contests. I feel, contests really push your photography forward by forcing you to shoot not only for yourself but for the viewers – in this case the judges. Invaluable.“

Lorne Resnick, Canada

“Participating in a photographic contest is an opportunity to check your photographic work, to know if we are working well and realizing contemporary photography. Winning the TPOTY in 2018 was for me a very important recognition of my work and an opportunity to make myself known internationally.”

Stefano Pensotti, Italy

“TPOTY is one of the world most prestigious photography competitions, not just because of the quantity and quality of its participants, but also because of the recognised expertise and talent of the judges, the selection criteria for the winners based upon the printed photographs and submission in raw format, and last but not least because of the worldwide media impact. I have been very fortunate to have my work shown in London Bridge Exhibition and in the Xposure International Photography Festival in the UAE. There are not many chances to get photographs being seen by more than 2 million people but TPOTY achieves that.” 

Katy Gomez Catalina, Spain

“I am honoured to have my work recognised and acknowledged by the judges of the Travel Photographer of the Year awards. This competition is special to me since I have been with it from its beginning in 2003, when I was given a Judges’ Favourite Award. Now, 20 years later I received their highest award which makes me very proud and means a lot to me. Travel and photography have been my passion and a big part of my life since I remember and this award inspires me to continue with my journey. Thanks to the judges and to the team for their great work, and congratulations to the rest of the winners. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all my friends and the people who support me and inspire me to go on the road again and again.”

Matjaz Krivic, Slovenia