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First, second, and third-placed entries in both categories will receive gift certificates from PhotobookSHOP.com. Total value of the prize pool will be $1,400.
Place-getters will also receive APS e-Certiicates suitable for printing and social media publication.
- Entry is FREE and open to all APS members and Australian camera club members
- Entries must be submitted as printed books, using a printer of your choice
- Entrants may submit one book in each category
- There is no limit to the size, format, or number of pages
Send or deliver entries to: APS Photo Book Awards
20 Hawthorne Ave, Ashgrove QLD 4060
For further details contact Paul Balfe - paul.balfe@a-p-s.org.au
Key Dates
| Entries Open | 1 September 2026 |
| Entries Close | 23 October 2026 |
| Judging | 31 October 2026 |
| Winners Announced | 12 November 2026 |
Category Definitions
The categories for the APS Photo Book Awards will be “Open” and “Portfolio”.
Open Category Entries
Entries in the Open category are open to any entrant who is a member of APS and/or an Australian camera club, and to group entries prepared by two or more members of any Australian camera club. The subject matter is unrestricted, with the author free to choose any theme, subject or topic.
Judging criteria will include excellence and fitness for purpose in photography; selection and sequencing of images; design, layout and typography; and originality of concept and design. The images in the book should provide an engaging visual narrative and should work together to deliver an overall visual impact that is “greater than the sum of the parts”. Text supporting the visual narrative may be included but is not a compulsory element.
Portfolio Category Entries
A Portfolio photo book presents a thoughtfully curated body of work in which the photographs combine to express a cohesive theme, concept, or artistic vision which may be described in accompanying text. More than simply a collection of strong individual images, it should present a unified and engaging narrative or perspective, with each photograph making a meaningful contribution to the whole.
A successful portfolio photo book demonstrates both artistic creativity and technical excellence, resulting in a body of work that is cohesive, compelling, and memorable.
Judges
A panel of three expert judges including APS Past President Margaret O’Grady EFIAP/s GMAPS SAPS PSQA, Dr Anne Russell LRPS AFIAP PSQA, and APS Senior Vice President Paul Balfe EFIAP MAPS PSQA, will review the books, choosing the place-getters from the highest scoring entries and providing feedback to all participants.
Entry
Participants can enter one book in each section. Format and page length of books is unrestricted and entrants are free to choose their preferred book publisher. The author’s name may be included on the book cover.
Entrants should complete the online entry form on the APS Website.
Entrants will be asked to upload a photo of themselves (max. 2Mb) as part of the online entry process.
Entries should be mailed or delivered to:
APS Photo Book Awards, 20 Hawthorne Ave, Ashgrove, QLD 4060
Entrants wishing to have their book/s returned by post must include a fully pre-paid, self-addressed mailing satchel.
Opening date for receipt of entries is 1 September 2026.
Closing date for receipt of entries is 23 October 2026.
Judging will take place on 31 October 2026.
Winners will be announced (via Zoom) on 12 November 2026.
For further details contact Paul Balfe – paul.balfe@a-p-s.org.au





























Libby Jeffery examines one of the entries










