IPPAWARDS, also known as the iPhone Photography Awards, is a prestigious brand that has been organizing the first and longest running iPhone photography competition since 2007. They celebrate the creativity and talent of iPhone users from around the world. Every year, thousands of photographers from over 140 countries submit their best shots for a chance to win the coveted Photographer of the Year and category winners prizes.

The winners of the 16th annual competition, chosen from a diverse range of submissions, beautifully capture the power and joy of life's moments. Ivan Silva from Mexico is the Grand Prize Winner this year, with his image Heroe capturing the spirit of a young boy conquering the world. Thea Mihu from Germany is awarded First Place Photographer of the Year for her photo Soy Sauce Village, which portrays solitude and focus.

Sasa Borozan from Bosnia and Herzegovina secured the Second Place prize with his image Taming Waves, while Derek Hager from the United States clinched the Third Place Photographer of the Year Award for his photo Tucson Morning. The success of IPPAWARDS lies in its ability to launch the careers of talented iPhone photographers globally, gaining recognition from renowned media outlets such as The Washington Post, Fortune, Wall Street Journal, and Newsweek. Through this platform, photographers share their amazing stories with sensitivity, humor, and beauty, capturing the attention of audiences worldwide.

Discover the winners and explore their captivating photographs in various categories. IPPAWARDS has become a symbol of excellence and innovation in mobile photography, continuously pushing the boundaries of what is creatively achievable using an iPhone. Please note that all images are copyrighted and can not be published or re-used without written permission from the photographers.

Copyright remains the sole property of the photographers