Winner - Cristina De Middel

Awarded every two years since 2012, The Prix Virginia is the first photography prize exclusively reserved for a woman photographer, regardless of her age or nationality. The work submitted must never have yet been exhibited in France and must not be the result of an editorial assignment or advertisement commission.

Application deadline: May 7, 2022.

Who may enter
The competition is open to women photographers, regardless of their nationality.

Short description

The competition is organized every two years by the Association SYLVIA S. from Paris, France.

Each candidate must submit 12 - 18 photographs on any subject (one cohesive body of work rather than single images) and a short letter, written by the candidate describing the creative and artistic dimension of the work submitted.

Photos submitted to the Virginia Prize must never have been exhibited in France.

Entry fees
The competition is free to enter.

Prize
The winner will receive a cash prize of 10,000 €.