Photography Awards Directory

Photographer of the Year title, Sony Digital Imaging equipment, Cash prize, Flights and accommodation to the awards ceremony, Certificate, Trophy

JPEG/TIFF, sRGB color profile, Image sent or won in other contest acceptable, Size 1-5 MB, Must be captured/published within certain dates (1 year), No time restriction for un-published work never shown publicly, No watermarks/copyright. Series (Professional category) can have 5-10 images. Professional (Series) participant cannot submit under Open (Single Image) competitions and vice versa.

Ten categories. Details not mentioned for non-participants.

Cash prize, Photography equipments, Crystal statuette, 2 nights free stay at Siena.

Longest dimension upto 1920 pixels, sRGB/ Adobe98 colour profile, 8-bit; 72 dpi, JPG, No watermarks/ copyright/ logos, No borders, Original file must be minimum 8 MB (2400 X 3600px at 300dpi), No time restrictions on the date of image, previously published work acceptable, image sent or won in other contest acceptable.

Single Image: Landscape, Travel, Portraits, Wildlife, Underwater, Sports, Streets, Documentary
Series: General News, Daily Life and Contemporary Issues, and Nature and Conservation Issues
Other Awards: Drone Photo Awards, Creative Photo Awards

Cash prize, The International Photographer of the Year title (Professional), Discovery of the Year title (Non-Professional), [Category] Photographer of the Year title, IPA Trophy, 2 Tickets to attend the IPA Awards Gala, Travel allowance, Winner Certificate and IPA Seal

1000-4000 pixels on longest side, sRGB color profile, High quality JPG below 4MB, No special characters/spaces in file name, Only letters and numbers in file name, Date no more than 5 years old, Image sent or won in other contest acceptable but not encouraged. Series can have 2-10 photos in the order of importance.

Advertising, Architecture, Fine Art, Nature, People, Sports, Event, Editorial/Press, Analog/Film, Book, Special

Cash prizes, trophies and medals, Amazon gift card, 2 nights stay for two to attend award ceremony, Invitation to gala dinner, Handcrafted shoulder strap, Ricoh camera

No signatures or visible mark on image, JPG file below 10 MB, RGB color profile, 2000-6000 pixels on longest side. Series can have 3-12 photos in the right sequence.

Categories: Street, People, Spaces, Creative, Projects & Portfolios, Book

URBAN Photo Arena (Trieste Photo Young fifth edition)

Cash prizes, PX3 Photographer of the Year title (Professional), PX3 Best New Talent title (Non-professional), PX3 certificate, Winner Interview, Certificate and Badge

1000-4000 pixels on the longest side, RGB color profile, High quality JPG file below 4 MB, No special characters in file name but only letters. Series can have 2-8 images.

Advertising, Analog, Architecture, Book, Book Proposals, Fine Art, Nature, Portraiture, Press / Editorial, Sports, Special (Macro, Night Photography, Smartphone Photography, Street Photography, Special Effects Others)

Cash Prize, Minimalist Photographer of the Year title, Winners Logo and Certificate

Below 3MB, High quality JPEG, 72 dpi, 1600 pixels on the longest side, No time restriction on date, No personal name in the file name, File name = title of the image, No signature, stamp or any identifying mark. High resolution file (minimum 3000px wide at 300dpi) required for winning entries.

Abstract, Aerial, Architecture, Conceptual, Fine Art, Landscape, Long Exposure, Night Photography, Open, Photomanipulation, Portrait, Street Photography

Fine Art Photographer of the Year title,
Fine Art Discovery of the Year title,
Cash awards

sRGB or Adobe98 colour space, 8-bit; 1200 pixels on longest side, JPG, No watermarks/ copyright units / logos; No borders; published work acceptable, image sent or won in other contests acceptable, No restrictions on the date of photograph, High res. file (min. 3000px wide at 300dpi) required upon win. Seies should have 2-5 images.

Abstract, Architecture, Conceptual, Experimental, Fashion, Fine Art, Landscape, Nature, Night Photography, Nudes, Open Theme, Panoramic, People, Photojournalism, Photomanipulation, Portrait, Seascape, Street Photography, Travel, Wildlife / Animals

Cash prize, HIPA Photographer of the Year title

High compression JPEG file of minimum 5 MB, 300 dpi, No less than 2000 pixels on the longest side, No tag(s), signature(s), initial(s), frame, border(s), logo(s) on the image, Only one photo in each category, No same photo in multiple categories, No restriction on the date of photograph. Series can have 5-10 image.

Theme of the Year, Sports Photography, Portfolio (Series), General (Black & White and Color)

Cash Prize, TIFA trophy, TIFA certificate and winner logo

sRGB color, High quality JPG file upto 4MB, Minimum 1000 pixels on shortest side and maximum 4000 pixels on the longest side, No special characters or spaces in the file name.

Advertising, Architecture, Book, Editorial, Events, Fine Art, Nature, People, Portfolio, Science

Cash prize, trophies, printed book, International Landscape Photographer of the Year title, Certificate

4000-5000 pixels on the longest side, 300 dpi, High quality JPEG upto 12MB, Adobe RGB (1998) colour profile, No signature/watermark, No name convention, Personal detail in file name recommended, Self post-production, No generative AI, Sky replacement with own image only, Not clicked before certain date, 8-bit

Black & White, Seascape, Snow & Ice, Stormy Sky, Lone Tree

Cash prizes, Travel Photographer of the Year title, Rising Talent of the year title, People’s Choice award

JPEG file upto 3 MB, 72dpi, No bigger than 2000px along the longest side, sRGB or Adobe RGB colour profile, Original image must be minimum 4000 pixels on the longest length at 300dpi.

Single Image: Green Planet, Slow Travel, Travel in Monochrome, Travel Portraits
Series: Adventures & Experiences; Culture, Heritage & Beliefs; Landscape, Weather & Climate; Wildlife, Sealife, Birdlife

Cash prize, Monochrome Photographer of the Year title, Monochrome Discovery of the Year title, Winners logo and certificate.

sRGB or Adobe98 colour profile, 8-bit, Longest dimension equals 1200 pixels, High quality JPEG, No Watermarks / Copyright Units / Logos on images, Only bleed photographs without borders, No time restriction on date, Original file must be minimum 3000px wide@300dpi.

Abstract, Architecture, Conceptual, Fashion / Beauty, Fine Art, Landscapes, Nature, Nude, Photojournalism, Photomanipulation, Portrait, Street, Wildlife

Cash prize, Winner badge and certificate

1200 pixels on longest side, High compression JPEG, file, sRGB or Adobe98 colour space, 8-bit, No watermarks, borders or signatures, Original image must be minimum 2500px wide, 300dpi

Abstract, Architecture, Cityscapes, Conceptual, Culture, Environmental, Fashion and Beauty, Fine Art, Landscapes, Nature, Nudes, People, Photojournalism, Photomanipulation, Portrait, Sports, Still Life, Street, Travel, Wildlife and Animal

Cash awards, trophy, certificate, Wildlife Photographer of the Year title by and at Natural History Museum London, Global tour, Trip to London to attend the awards ceremony.

High-quality JPEG, Adobe RGB (1998), 1920 pixels on the longest dimension, No borders, watermarks or signatures, No older than 5 years, Not feature farm animals, family pets, and/or cultivated plants and fungi, captured ethically. Winning image must be provided as TIFF file, 8-bit, Adobe RGB (1998) at full resolution. Series can have 6-10 images.

Single Image: Animals in their Environment; Animal Portraits; Behaviour of Amphibians and Reptiles; Behaviour of Birds; Behaviour of Invertebrates; Behaviour of Mammals; Oceans-The Bigger Picture; Plants and Fungi; Natural Artistry; Under Water; Urban Wildlife; Wetlands-The Bigger Picture, and Photojournalism.

Cash prize, Photography product voucher, Magazine publication

Two works of art per entry fee, Works previously exhibited and published acceptable, Works produced within the last 3 years preferred, No original work size restrictions.

Painting and Drawing; Video, Installation and Performance; Photography, Digital Art & Installation

Cash prizes (or iPhone), Publication of monograph, Publication in magazine, Certificate of Excellence 

JPG file, 1200 pixels along the longest length, 72dpi, No watermarks, borders or signatures on your entry, No time restrictions on date, images entered in other competitions eligible, Published work are accepted.

Street Portrait; Urban Culture; Street fashion; Road trip; Urban Street Art; Black & White; Urbex & Minimalism; Urban Abstract / Concept; Mobile Phone; Street Night Shot; Street & Childrens; Street & Architecture; Reflections; Contrasted; In Public Transport; Street & Animals; Summer, Beach & Pool; Classic Street Photo; Street Dance / Special Events; Street Weather; Street Humor / Unusual; Urban Love; Street Poetry / Essay; Golden Hour / Backlight; Drone View / High Angle; Using Flash; Street Social / Docu Issues; Street Sport Snaps; Elder People Street; Mirror Effect; Landscape city view; Hybrid Process / Alternative; Urban Speed / Movement; Another Perspective; Selfie, Phoning & Gadgets; Street Self; Portrait; Film Photography; Modern Street; Golden Hour.

Cash prize

JPEG file upto 3 MB, Maximum 6 photos, Previous first prize-winners may not be eligible, Previously submitted work not eligible, Time restriction on date of image,

Please see award website.

Cash prizes, Wedding Photographer of the Year title, Trophy, Photography accessories, IWPOTY membership.

Maximum quality JPEG, 3500 Pixels on the longest edge, RGB (sRGB OR Adobe RGB), 300 PPI, No watermark, clear and relevant filename structure, No time restriction on the date.

Black & White, Break the Rules, Couple Portrait, Dance Floor, Emerging Photographer, Engagement/Non-wedding, Epic Location, From the Above, I-Do Crew, Lit!, Single Capture, Solo Portrait.

Cash prizes, Exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, 1 year subscription to BBC Sky at Night Magazine, Astronomy Photographer of the Year title, Printed annual book

Submit up to 10 images, No photo taken before cerain date (within 1 year), Original file must be minimum 300dpi, 5000 pixels on its longest side, No copyright line, name or any watermarks, No name in the caption or on the image.

Aurorae, Galaxies, Our Moon, Our Sun, People and Space, Planets, Comets and Asteroids, Skyscapes, Stars and Nebulae

Cash prizes, Winner certificate, printed award book

JPEG file, 2000 pixels wide, 300 dpi, up to 5MB, sRGB colour profile, No watermark, 10 images per entry, Must be named as: lastname_firstname_title_of_image.jpg

Cars as Art, Motorsport, Scenes and Styling, Innovation, Auto Portrait

Cash prizesa, Voucher for photographic equipment, Book “Luis Ferreira Alves in the Works of Eduardo Souto de Moura”, Winner Certificate, Exhibition catalogue 

High-quality JPEG of minimum 300 dpi, No watermarks, signatures, or logos, Must not have previously won awards. Must be a series with 5-7 images. High-resolution TIFF files required for winning image.

Not mentioned.

Cash prize, World Press Photo of the Year title, Year-long traveling exhibition in over 80 world cities, FUJIFILM equipments, Trophy, Invitation to Winners’ Program in Amsterdam, Chance to be featured in major publications and invited to speak at public events.

High-quality JPEG, Only single-frame, single exposure photograph, Must be original pixel size (unless cropped), No Do scaling, No change of resolution, ICC profile must be embedded, AdobeRGB, sRGB or grayscale Gamma 2.2 are recommended, No CMYK, 6-bit TIFF format files required, if selected as a winner, Time restrictions on date of image. Series can have 4-10 images. Long-Term Projects can have 24-30 images.

Format-based categories: Singles, Stories and Long-Term Projects.

Cash prizes, Leica equipments, Opportunity to join the public collections of the Palais Galliera, Endowment/Grant.

Low Resolution JPG file (1.5 MB, 300 DPI max.) and in High Resolution (20 MB, 300 DPI min.), Naming convention to be followed. Participant must be under 35 years old. Series of 15-20 images.

Sub-categories not mentioned.

Crystal pyramid trophies, Certificates

Any substantial use of AI image generation must be explicitly mentioned.

30 categories. See it here