After the first stage of POZNAŃ PHOTO DIPLOMA AWARD 2013 sixteen nominees were chosen to present their works at the exhibition. This was the second edition of an international competition promoting and showcasing diploma works of young artists working in the field of photography.

The works submitted works were judged by: Irina Chmyreva (Photovisa, Krasnodar, Russia), Karol Hordziej (Photomonth, Krakow, Poland), Mitro Kaurinkoski (Helsinki Photography Biennial, Finland) Jesus Vilamajó (Full Contact, Scan, Tarragona, Spain) and Olivier Spillebout (Transphotographiques, Lille, France). Sixteen finalists were selected from 120 applications from 20 countries (Europe, USA, Australia & Asia) from 40 art schools.

The winners of the POZNAŃ PHOTO DIPLOMA AWARD 2013 were announced at the Award Ceremony during the opening of the exhibition. This event was an excellent opportunity to meet the Jury members and young talented artists and see some of the best diplomas in photography from the whole Europe.