DescriptionThe Sony World Photography Awards is a major global competition showcasing the best in contemporary photography.
Entry is free.
Winning photographers will receive cash prizes and Sony digital imaging equipment.
Entry is free.
Winning photographers will receive cash prizes and Sony digital imaging equipment.
DescriptionThe competition is open to original, unpublished and unbroadcast short stories in the English language of 3,000 words or fewer. The story can be on any subject, in any style.
Entry fee: €19 per story.
Prizes:
• 1st prize: €2,000
• 2nd prize: €800
• Four Runners-Up: €400
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Entry fee: €19 per story.
Prizes:
• 1st prize: €2,000
• 2nd prize: €800
• Four Runners-Up: €400
Deadline: 31 July 2026
DescriptionThe competition is open to artists of all nationalities and ages.
Illustrators are invited to submit their original manga based on the theme of “Clothes”.
The Grand Prize winner will receive 500,000 yen.
The competition is free to enter.
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Illustrators are invited to submit their original manga based on the theme of “Clothes”.
The Grand Prize winner will receive 500,000 yen.
The competition is free to enter.
Deadline: 31 August 2026
DescriptionThe competition is open to adults aged 18 and up, both amateur and professional photographers.
The contest theme is the impact of light on life, nature, communities, and technology.
Entry is free.
Prizes:
• 1st prize: US $2,500
• 2nd prize: US $1,000
• 3rd prize: US $500
Deadline: 16 September 2026
The contest theme is the impact of light on life, nature, communities, and technology.
Entry is free.
Prizes:
• 1st prize: US $2,500
• 2nd prize: US $1,000
• 3rd prize: US $500
Deadline: 16 September 2026
DescriptionThe competition is open to anyone aged 16 or over.
Poems may be on any subject and in any form or style.
Entry fees: £7 for the first poem and £5 for each subsequent poems.
• 1st Prize: £1,000
• 2nd Prize: £500
• 3rd Prize: £250
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Poems may be on any subject and in any form or style.
Entry fees: £7 for the first poem and £5 for each subsequent poems.
• 1st Prize: £1,000
• 2nd Prize: £500
• 3rd Prize: £250
Deadline: 31 July 2026
DescriptionThe competition is open to anyone aged 18 or above.
Illustrators and video creators are invited to submit original artworks on the theme of CLIMATE CHANGE.
There are two categories:
• Illustration Category (1st prize: 2,000 €)
• Animated Video Category (1st prize: 2,000 €)
The competition is free to enter.
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Illustrators and video creators are invited to submit original artworks on the theme of CLIMATE CHANGE.
There are two categories:
• Illustration Category (1st prize: 2,000 €)
• Animated Video Category (1st prize: 2,000 €)
The competition is free to enter.
Deadline: 31 July 2026
DescriptionThe competition is open to all types of street photography. You may submit a single photos or series.
Entry fees: from $10 to $45.
You may submit one photo for free.
Series Award Winners:
1st Place: $3,500
2nd Place: $2,000
3rd Place: $1,000
Single Image Award Winners:
1st Place: $2,000
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $500
Deadline: 17 June 2026
Entry fees: from $10 to $45.
You may submit one photo for free.
Series Award Winners:
1st Place: $3,500
2nd Place: $2,000
3rd Place: $1,000
Single Image Award Winners:
1st Place: $2,000
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $500
Deadline: 17 June 2026
DescriptionEach participant may submit a maximum of one photo of weather, water, or climate from the subtle to the extreme.
The competition is free to enter.
Prizes:
• 1st Prize: $500
• 2nd Prize: $300
• 3rd Prize: $200
• Members' Choice: $500
Deadline: 30 June 2026
The competition is free to enter.
Prizes:
• 1st Prize: $500
• 2nd Prize: $300
• 3rd Prize: $200
• Members' Choice: $500
Deadline: 30 June 2026
DescriptionEach participant may submit up to three posters on the theme: Still Human.
The competition is free to enter.
Prizes:
• Favini Prize: 2,500 €
• Time2 Prize: 1,500 €
Deadline: 31 July 2026
The competition is free to enter.
Prizes:
• Favini Prize: 2,500 €
• Time2 Prize: 1,500 €
Deadline: 31 July 2026
DescriptionThere are four competitions:
• Open Poetry Competition (£8 per entry; prizes: £1000, £500, £250);
• Short Story Competition (£8 per entry; prizes: £750, £300, £200);
• Book for Children Competition (£8 per entry; prizes: £750, £300, £200);
• Young Poets Competition (£3 per entry; prizes: £200, £150, £100).
Deadline: 30 June 2026
• Open Poetry Competition (£8 per entry; prizes: £1000, £500, £250);
• Short Story Competition (£8 per entry; prizes: £750, £300, £200);
• Book for Children Competition (£8 per entry; prizes: £750, £300, £200);
• Young Poets Competition (£3 per entry; prizes: £200, £150, £100).
Deadline: 30 June 2026
