Apply now: The Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence

Applications are now open for 2026 for The Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence in collaboration with GOST Books. The unique award offers established photographers working in long form documentary photography a photo book produced by GOST. The recipient must have an in-depth project which is nearing completion and extensive enough to warrant a book. Working closely with GOST’s Director Stuart 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 and their partners.