Organised annually by the French Association des Femmes Journalistes and Canon France, with the support of Le Figaro Magazine, the contest is now in its 11th year. The winning photographer receives €8000 to finish a photojournalistic project, which will then be shown, the following year, at the Visa pour l'Image festival.

The competition is opened to women photojournalists of any age and nationality. The winner will be selected in June by a jury made up of photography and press professionals as well as members of the Association des Femmes Journalistes. Applicants will be judged both upon the presentation of their project and their previous work. Among the selection criteria are the quality of the photographs, as well as the journalistic thoughts and relevance of the chosen subject.

The award will be handed to the winner in Perpignan during the Visa Pour l'Image photojournalism festival.

Deadline for entry is 31 May. For more details, visit canonafjaward.com