The Epson International Pano Awards 2017 competition is now open for entries. Dedicated to the art of panoramic photography, the 8th Epson International Pano Awards is open to all professional and amateur photographers with a combined pool of more than $50,000, including $22,000 cash. Prizes include an Epson SureColor P7070 and an Epson SureColor P5070 printer, and an Epson EB-1776 ultra-slim projector. “Epson is proud to continue its support as the title partner of The International Pano Awards in 2017,” said Craig Heckenberg, General Manager, Business Division, Epson Australia. “Each year the competition continues to go from strength to strength and nothing highlights this better than the fact that the awards now attract entries from over 60 countries around the world. The images submitted are nothing short of spectacular and I am confident 2017 will raise the bar once again.” For the first time ever, Nikon is now also sponsoring the Awards. Early-bird entries are open now until Sunday, 9 July 2017.

Epson Press Release

Call for entries

The EPSON International Pano Awards 2017

US $50,000 prize pool, including $22,000 cash!

Enter online at thepanoawards.com

Professional and amateur photographers around the world are invited to enter The 8th EPSON International Pano Awards to compete for over $50,000 in cash and prizes.

Early-bird entries are open now until Sunday 9th July, 2017.

The EPSON International Pano Awards is dedicated to the craft and art of panoramic photography. Advances in digital photography and editing software have resulted in an ever-increasing rise in the popularity of image stitching, especially in the panoramic format. VR ‘immersive’ photography also continues to excite and develop at a rapid pace, and panoramic film photography remains alive and well.

The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography.

The 2016 competition saw 4545 images submitted from 1066 photographers in 60 countries.

The 2017 competition is open to all professional and amateur photographers with a combined pool of more than US$50,000, including $22,000 cash.

Prizes include an Epson SureColor P7070 printer, an Epson SureColor P5070 printer, and an Epson EB-1776 ultra-slim projector.

General Manager, Business Division, Epson Australia Craig Heckenberg said, “Epson is proud to continue its support as the title partner of The International Pano Awards in 2017. Each year the competition continues to go from strength to strength and nothing highlights this better than the fact that the awards now attract entries from over 60 countries around the world. The images submitted are nothing short of spectacular and I am confident 2017 will raise the bar once again.”

New in 2017
We would like to welcome our new sponsor, Nikon!

“As Epson’s imaging partner, Nikon are very excited to support such an inspiring showcase of panoramic photography from around the world. Each year, has seen the competition grow in number and quality of entries and this 2017 is certain to be no exception.” Nikon Australia

The judging panel includes some of the world's top photographers and industry professionals, including Jeff Mitchum, Lucie Debelkova, Mark Handy, Stefan Hefele, Aaron Chang, Christian Fleury, Monish Mansharamani, Karl Strand, Sean Davey, Perri K Schelat, Bill Bailey, Aaron Spence and Marcio Cabral.

Photo: The Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg, Florida, Dennis Ramos, USA; Major Open Award Winner 2014 International Pano Awards

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