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WDPA AWARDS 2025
**FOR RELEASE AFTER AUGUST 10th 2025**
World Dog Press Association (WDPA) Announces Results of the Eighth Professional Dog Photo Competition
August 10th, 2025 – The World Dog Press Association (WDPA) is delighted to unveil the outstanding outcomes of its eighth annual professional dog photo competition. This year’s competition had an entry of 25 photographers, from 16 different countries, submitting a total of 77 entries and 113 images. While submissions were fewer than in previous years, the creativity and quality were stronger than ever. The WDPA was especially excited to introduce the new “Story” category. The competition has been highlighting the remarkable bond & relationship between dogs and humans from around the globe.
Our main sponsor, Birdbrook Rosettes, contributed to the success of the competition by providing rosettes for all the deserving winners.
All 113 entered photographs were proudly showcased during the World Dog Show in Helsinki, captivating viewers with their beauty and depth.
The WDPA board has unveiled the winners at the World Dog Show (WDS) in Finland.
The WDPA is proud to present the winners of each category:
“In the Move” Category:
- Jaroslaw Wojtecki, Poland
- Klaudia Karlowicz, Poland
- Malwina Przysowa, Poland
“Portrait” Category:
- Francisco Jose Bento Barradas, Portugal
- Malwina Przysowa, Poland
- Katerina Mumzhynska, Ukraine
“Pets & People“ Category:
- Dina Untersee, Switzerland
- Francisco Jose Bento Barradas, Portugal
- Kollarova Katerina, Czech Republic
“Story“ Category:
- Grzegorz Gebik, Poland
- Livia Dvorska, Czech Republic
- Katerina Mumzhynska, Ukraine
grzegorz gebik
Livia Dvorska
Katerina Mumzhynska
The competition was open to WDPA members. Participants had the opportunity to submit one photo in each category and up to 4 photos, creating a story, in the story category. The entries were displayed anonymously to the panel of three judges, professionals in the field, to determine the highest-scoring photos for each category.
The judges for the 2025 competition were:
– Maddi Newton (United Kingdom, Professional and Awarded Dog Photographer)
– Braet Elke (Belgium, Professional Nikon Photographer)
– Andrea Wafler (Canada, Professional Photographer)
Finish Kennel Club was awarded with the WDPA Media Award 2025
The World Dog Press Association board is proud to award the Finish Kennel Club, represented by Kimmo Mustonen and Liisa Suoninen, with the WDPA Media Award 2025. The award is presented to the Finish Kennel Club for the exceptional support to the international dog press throughout many years.
The WDPA extends its heartfelt appreciation to all participants, sponsors, and judges for making this competition a success and for capturing the boundless beauty and joy of the profound connection between dogs and humans.
The WDPA in Short
The World Dog Press Association brings together over 200 members from more than 80 countries — photographers, editors, and journalists — united by a passion for purebred dogs and professional dog-related storytelling.
Global Media Invitation: Share Captivating Dog Photography and Celebrate the Human-Canine Bond
We invite the global media and dog community to participate in sharing our eighth annual professional dog photo competition. Help us share the emotions and stories, captured through the lens of talented photographers from around the world, capturing the companionship that exists between dogs and humans.
For inquiries, access to high-resolution images, or further information about our competition, please contact WDPA President, Mak Đodan.
Mak Đodan
Email: mak.dodan@worlddogpress.org
Website: www.worlddogpress.org
