THE WINNERS OF VIEPA 2026:

Students Award - Free Subject - Travel Photography - Street Photography - Tales of Italy by LAVAZZA - Black and White Photography - Our World - People and Portrait

"Tales of Italy - Caffè & Italien" powered by Lavazza

VIEPA Award 2026

Die Preise werden bei der VIEPA Gala am 17.9.2026 um 19:00 in der LIK Akademie für Foto und Design in Wien verliehen: GUESTLIST HERE

VIEPA GOLD MEDAL & LAVAZZA SPECIAL PRICE - "Tales of Italy - Caffè & Italien" powered by Lavazza:

Robert Zimmer / Germany / Coffee before the Shave

VIEPA SILVER MEDAL - "Tales of Italy - Caffè & Italien" powered by Lavazza:

Robert Zimmer / Germany / Coffee in the Flow of Rome

VIEPA BRONCE MEDAL - "Tales of Italy - Caffè & Italien" powered by Lavazza:

Alberto Patron / Italy /

Alle Ausstellungsfotos wurden durch den Laborpartner des VIEPA 2026 Award COLOR DRACK geprintet und kaschiert.

Awards Ceremony on 17. September 2026 at 7 p.m. at LIK Akademie für Foto und Design Seidengasse 17 Vienna Register for the GUESTLIST https://VIEPA2026Gala.eventbrite.at

Diploma Course Photography Filming and Mediadesign in english Language at LIK Academy Private School in Vienna or Online:

The international School LIK Akademie für Foto und Design is a certified educational institution within the meaning of § 70 para. 1 NAG.

THIS MEANS THAT STUDENTS FROM THIRD COUNTRIES CAN APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA WHEN ATTENDING A TRAINING PROGRAMME AT THE LIK AKADEMIE FÜR FOTO UND DESIGN!

Visa Eligibility Notice
Only enrollment in the Full-Time Diploma Program in Photography, Film and Media Design at LIK Academy – Private International School Vienna qualifies international students from non-EU/EEA countries to apply for an Austrian student residence permit. Part-time courses, workshops, or online-only programs do not meet the visa requirements.

At LIK Academy You have 2 Options:

Option A: For Visa Application: Choose every Day School (Monday to Thursday) if you are between 16 and 30 years of age. Enroll for : Full Time Training in professional photography, film and media design

Option B: If you are 31 years of age or older and dont need a Visa Application. Enroll for one or all of this Diploma Classes: www.lik-masterclass.com

New Photo Awards

• VIEPA 2027 ab 1.März 2027

HONORABLE MENTIONS

The Authors of the HONORABLE MENTIONS. Congratulation to:

Robert Zimmer / Germany / Coffee Break at the Duomo

Philipp Laubender / Austria / Light and Shadow in Venice

Ciprian Burloiu / Italy / The Flavor of Light

Robert Zimmer / Germany / Coffee on the Doorstep

Matteo Rea / Italy / A sunny day in an italian lake

Marc Leppin / Germany / Back then in Italy

Florian Greco De Grazia / Italy / Paroles sur flots (Venezia, Italia)

Doreen Hildebrandt / Germany / Variationen in Grün

Philipp Laubender / Austria / A Dark Alley in Venice

Ieva Gaile / Lithuania / Slow News

Gemma Mancinelli / United Kingdom /

Ciprian Burloiu / Italy / A Moment Between Earth and Sky

Alex Neumayer / Austria / Multi coffee splash

Tim Truby / United States / Early Morning Hike, Selva

Philipp Laubender / Austria / In Piazza San Marco

Ieva Gaile / Lithuania / A Seat at the Table

Ciprian Burloiu / Italy /

Alle Ausstellungsfotos wurden durch den Laborpartner des VIEPA 2026 Award COLOR DRACK geprintet und kaschiert.

Der Vienna International Photo Award VIEPA ist ein Fotowettbewerb der vom LIK Verein zur weltweiten Förderung von Fotografie, Kunst und Bildung veranstaltet wird. Der LIK Verein übernimmt keine Haftung oder Verantwortung über das eingereichte Bildmaterial, alle Rechte und Pflichten liegen bei den Einreichern. Ebenso sind die Einreicher verantwortlich für einen gegebenenfalls erforderliche KI Kennzeichnungspflicht und halten den LIK Verein und seine Partner frei von Ansprüchen. Der Rechtsweg bei diesem Gewinnspiel ist ausgeschlossen.

The Vienna International Photo Award (VIEPA) is a photography contest organized by the LIK Association for the Global Promotion of Photography, Art, and Education. The LIK Association assumes no liability or responsibility for the submitted images; all rights and obligations rest with the entrants. Entrants are also responsible for complying with any required AI labeling obligations and shall hold the LIK Association and its partners harmless from any claims. Legal recourse is excluded in connection with this contest.