EBRD staff photo competition, an alumni favourite

The EBRD Photo Competition provides colleagues with an opportunity to showcase their artistic talent and share moments from their professional and personal journeys. The exhibition displayed all winning entries alongside photographs from the economies where we invest, reflecting the vibrancy of our regions – a hallmark of the EBRD.

In 2025, we introduced new awards, including one selected by members of the Alumni Association. The response was exceptional: 97 alumni participated in the voting process. Building on this enthusiasm, we are considering a dedicated category for alumni photographers in the next round of the competition.

The strong engagement of our alumni community underscores the enduring connection between the EBRD and its former colleagues, a network that continues to celebrate creativity and shared experiences.

Alumni's favourites

The six photographs most lauded by alumni voters were:

1. Reflections – Bartek Cwiertniak (22 votes)
2. Korever Together – Emre Oguzoncul (21 votes)
3. All directions collapse here – Mykhailo Kiktenko (19 votes)
4. How dream is born ... – Ielyzaveta Nadberezhna (18 votes)
5. Greek delivery – Sarah Duff (17 votes)
6. Leap of faith – Emre Oguzoncul (17 votes)

Ale Di Padova
EBRD Photographer and Graphic Designer | Editorial and Creative, Communications