We are excited to again announce the 2026 Epson International Pano Awards…
Southeast Asia Open Photographer of the Year!
Total prize package $5270
The Southeast Asia Open Photographer of the Year will be decided by the executive team at Epson Southeast Asia from the top 10 entries from Southeast Asia in the Open competition.
This award is additional to the overall Open photographer of the year, and celebrates the inclusion of Epson Southeast Asia as major sponsor of The Pano Awards, as well as acknowledging the growing number of entrants from this region.
Southeast Asia is defined as Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines.
Since 1982, Epson has developed a strong presence across major markets in Southeast Asia and South Asia. Led by the regional headquarters Epson Singapore, Epson’s business in Southeast Asia spans an extensive network of 11 countries with a comprehensive infrastructure of close to 500 service outlets, 7 manufacturing facilities and 6 Epson solution centres. 
2026 is the third year welcoming Epson Southeast Asia as joint major sponsor with Epson Australia.
On the 2025 competition, Siew Jin Kiat, Regional Managing Director, Epson Southeast Asia said, “This year marks the second edition that Epson Southeast Asia has sponsored The Epson International Pano Awards, and we’re delighted to see strong participation from Southeast Asian photographers, including this year’s winner from Singapore. Their involvement reflects the creativity and growing influence of our region’s visual storytellers, and Epson Southeast Asia is proud to support this thriving community of creatives by championing the power of print to preserve artistry in its truest form.”