The SEEEU Photo Essay Award celebrates compelling photographic storytelling that captures the spirit and complexity of Europe today. Open to photographers worldwide, the award seeks photo essays where images and text work together to tell meaningful, thought-provoking stories about contemporary European life — its people, struggles, and transformations. Three winners will be selected and presented during SEEEU 2025, the first European Photography Month in Tokyo, receiving cash prizes and publication in SEEEU’s bilingual zine and online platforms. The award aims to connect European creativity with Japanese audiences and spotlight fresh voices shaping the future of visual storytelling.