Winners of Czech Press Photo 2025 announced

The top prize at the Czech Press Photo 2025 has been awarded to photographer Lukáš Kaboň of the daily newspaper Deník. His winning image captures miners at work in the ČSM-Sever mine in Stonava, in the Karviná region, which is set to close soon, bringing the era of black coal mining in the Czech Republic to an end.

The organisers of Czech Press Photo announced the winners of the 31st edition of the competition on Tuesday evening at the National Museum, with awards presented across nine categories. A record number of nearly 300 photographers entered this year’s competition. The lifetime achievement award was presented to Ostrava-based documentary photographer Viktor Kolář.

The Czech Press Photo 2025 exhibition will be on display at the National Museum from May 11 to November 30.