The Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence

The Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence

This new award offers established photographers working in long form documentary photography a photo book produced by GOST Books. The award has been established by team behind the renowned Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant. The call for entries is now open and runs until 31 August 2025.

GOST books will collaborate with the recipient of the Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence to create a book of their work. The recipient must have an in-depth project which is nearing completion and extensive enough to warrant a book. They will receive £5,000 towards completion of their chosen project and working closely with GOST’s Director Stu Smith, they will produce an edit of both photography and text. The recipient will have the opportunity to visit Italy to view the book proofs and amend any changes. The book will be clothbound in hardback and distributed Worldwide by GOST books and their partners.

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