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Today, we are delighted to unveil the\u00a0photographers<\/strong>\u00a0who have advanced to the\u00a0Semifinalist round<\/strong>\u00a0across all categories:\u00a0Single Photos<\/strong>,\u00a0Projects & Portfolios<\/strong>, the prestigious\u00a0Matt Black Special Prize Projects & Portfolios<\/strong>, and the\u00a0URBAN Book Award<\/strong>. These\u00a0exceptional artists<\/strong>\u00a0have captivated the\u00a0URBAN 2025 Jury<\/strong>\u00a0with their\u00a0vision<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0artistry<\/strong>, bringing them one step closer to the\u00a0coveted title<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The journey continues with heightened anticipation as we progress to the next stages of the competition. The\u00a0Finalists<\/strong>\u00a0will be revealed by the\u00a0end of July<\/strong>, followed by the highly anticipated\u00a0Winners Shortlist<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0mid-September<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The culmination of this year\u2019s competition will be celebrated at the\u00a0URBAN Award Ceremony<\/strong>, set to take place on\u00a0Saturday, October 25<\/strong>, within the vibrant cultural landscape of\u00a0Trieste<\/strong>\u00a0during the renowned\u00a0Trieste Photo Days<\/a> festival<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We extend our sincere congratulations to all\u00a0Semifinalists<\/strong>\u00a0for their\u00a0remarkable achievements<\/strong>. Your unwavering\u00a0dedication<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0passion<\/strong>\u00a0for the art of photography have elevated the standards of\u00a0urban imagery<\/strong>, and we eagerly look forward to honoring your accomplishments in the weeks ahead. Join us as we celebrate\u00a0excellence in urban photography<\/strong>\u00a0and embark together on this inspiring journey towards crowning the\u00a0champions of the URBAN Photo Awards 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Stay tuned<\/strong>\u00a0for further updates as we approach the final selection phases and prepare to celebrate the outstanding\u00a0creativity<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0talent<\/strong>\u00a0showcased in this year\u2019s competition.<\/p>\n