Awards History
RPS Awards 2023
The 2023 Awards celebrate the significant achievements, talent and contributions in the art and science of photography.
Find out about the 2023 recipients, their stories, work and talent for harnessing the power of photography.
Past award recipients
Click the links below to see full lists of previous award recipients:
Progress Medal
Centenary Medal
Outstanding Service
Honorary Fellowship
Cinematic Production
Combined Royal Colleges
Curatorship
Editorial, Advertising and Fashion
Education
Fenton Medal
Hood Medal
J Dudley Johnston Medal
Lumière Award
Members' Award
Photographic Publishing
Scientific Imaging
Selwyn Award
Vic Odden
History
We are currently working on a history of the Awards and new features will be added below as they are created:
Combined Royal Colleges Medal: History and nominations
Bursary recipients
Joan Wakelin Bursary - administered by The RPS in partnership with The Guardian, for the production of a photographic essay on an overseas social documentary issue.
TPA/RPS Environmental Bursary - The RPS in partnership with The Photographic Angle offers a 1-year bursary to support a photographic project promoting environmental awareness.
RPS Postgraduate Bursary - supported by MPB, the RPS provides an annual bursary of £3,500 to support a UK or international postgraduate student project.
Click here to learn more about bursaries. Image above: Ngadi Smart
International Photography Exhibition
Each year as part of the International Photography Exhibition, a group of photographers receive awards to celebrate standout work. Find out more about this year's winners below.
IPE Award - The IPE Award is the flagship award of the exhibition each year. The recipient of this award receives a prize of £1500 and 1-year free membership to the RPS.
Under 30s Award - The Under 30s Award celebrates a young photographer under the age of 30. The prize for this award includes £1000 and 1-year free membership to the RPS.