The Hasselblad Award is a prestigious international photography award established in 1980. It is named after the Swedish camera manufacturer Hasselblad, known for its high-quality medium format cameras. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in photography and is awarded annually to a photographer who has made significant contributions to the field. Winners of the Hasselblad Award receive a monetary prize and a gold medal. The award aims to promote photography as an art form and to honor those who have pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling. Notable recipients include Andreas Gursky, Cindy Sherman, and Jeff Wall.