talent of the year 2026

NOISE Education announces the application guidelines for the “Talent of the Year“ – A Special Award named in honor of Tsvetan Tomchev, photojournalist and mentor to dozens of Bulgarian photographers. An award, aimed at young creators up to the age of 26 working in the fields of photojournalism, documentary photography and visual storytellers. The winner will receive photographic equipment provided by Sony Bulgaria, as well as free participation in the NOISE Education mentorship program. The initiative aims to discover and support emerging visual storytellers who demonstrate a strong personal perspective and the ability to construct a narrative through imagery.

The winner will be publicly presented through the official channels of NOISE Education and on a official ceremony at “The Steps” place in Sofia, Bulgaria.