Of the over 7700 entries, 107 photographers have been shortlisted. The prize aims to support, elevate, and showcase the best of the new wave of image makers. The Palm* Photo Prize 2024 will launch with an exhibition at the Melkweg Expo, Amsterdam, on Friday, 24th May, between 6 pm and 9 pm - where the 107 shortlisted entries will be showcased.

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The biennial competition, organised by London-based publisher Palm* Studios in collaboration with Melkweg Expo, Amsterdam, was free to enter for photographers internationally, working across all disciplines and styles. Of the over 7700 entries, 107 photographers were chosen to be included in the shortlist. The Palm* Photo Prize 2024 will launch with an exhibition at the Melkweg Expo, Amsterdam, on Friday, 24th May, between 6 pm and 9 pm - where the 107 shortlisted entries will be showcased. The exhibition will continue until Sunday 30th June. All shortlisted photographers will additionally be given a chance to win the Judge’s Panel Prize, People's Choice Award, and Canvas Represents Mentorship programme. Winners will be announced online on Sunday 30th June. 

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An additional group exhibition will also take place at the 10 14 Gallery, London, in September 2024. The Palm* Photo Prize aims to support, elevate, and showcase the best of the new wave of image-makers, whether emerging or established, and to encourage conversations on human engagement, artistic development, community, and their representation through the printed image. Previous notable shortlisted artists and winners include Guen Fiore, Hajar Benjida, Mark Mahaney, Abhishek Khedekar, Kennedi Carter, Daria Svertilova, Mark Sommerfield, Odette England, Donovan Smallwood, Tami Aftab, Max Miechowski, Vivek Vadolia, Caleb Stein and Silvia Rosi.

The Judge’s Panel Prize, first and second place, will be decided by a panel of industry experts. These include Alastair McKimm, former Editor-in-Chief of i-D; Emma Bowkett, Curator and Director of Photography at the FT Weekend Magazine; photographer Dana Lixenberg; and D. Wiafe, Artist and course leader at the London College of Communication (UAL). 

The first prize will be a €1000 Artist Grant, a Palm* Studios goodie bag, and a Palm* Feature. The second prize will receive a €500 Artist Grant, plus a Palm* feature and goodie bag. 

The Canvas Represents Mentorship Award will see one entrant presented with a three-meeting mentorship with Canvas’ team of agents, focussing on a portfolio review, as well as an editorial & commercial strategy to help the recipient with the next steps in their career.The People's Choice Award will be voted for by attendees at the Melkweg Expo exhibition, and online via the Palm* website.