An expert panel has been brought together to judge the entries. Judges include:

• Olivia Arthur — Photographer, Magnum
• Adrian Evans — Editor, Panos Pictures
• Lauren Heinz — Editor, Foto 8 Magazine
• Greg Whitmore — Picture Editor, Observer
• Harry Hardie — Director, HERE
• Conrad Tracy — (Non-voting Chair)
  Course leader for the Commercial Photography degree, Arts University College at Bournemouth