Diego Bendezú

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Bendezú's Vilcek Prize win in 2026 places him among a select group of immigrant artists recognized for creative excellence. The prize celebrates his ability to bring dignity and visibility to marginalized communities through fashion and documentary photography. His inclusion in Forbes Peru's Top 50 Creatives in 2023 highlights his rising influence in Latin American visual culture. His work has been featured in major publications and his collaborations with Willy Chavarria have reached global audiences, including the Super Bowl LIX collection.

AwardsBendezú won the 2026 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Fashion & Culture, a $50,000 award recognizing his visual storytelling that centers Latin American and immigrant narratives. This is his only major award to date.

Honours & Distinctions

Forbes Peru Top 50 Creatives

Forbes Peru·2023

Listed among Peru's most influential creative professionals.

Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Fashion & Culture

Vilcek Foundation·2026

Awarded $50,000 for visual storytelling centering immigrant and Latin American narratives.

Magazine Covers

Allure

March 2025

March 2025 Cover

Man About Town

2025

2025 Cover