Photography Contest
12AWARDS International Photography Competition 2026
Deadline |
06/29/26Theme |
Several categoriesTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
Between $15 and $35Prizes |
Cash PrizeHost |
12awardsThe 12AWARDS International Photography Competition is a premier global event dedicated to celebrating exceptional vision and the art of visual storytelling.
Under the theme "12 AWARDS - 12 VISIONS," the competition seeks to discover and honor twelve definitive pieces of a global visual mosaic, showcasing diverse photographic talents from around the world.
Photographers are invited to submit their most impactful work across 12 distinct categories, with entries judged by an esteemed panel of international experts.
Prizes:
Photographer of the Year: $1,000 Monetary Award, The exclusive 12AWARDS Trophy, an honorary seat on the 2027 Grand Jury, Prime Annual Book Publication, International Digital Art Exhibitions, Global Media Exposure, and exclusive interview pages.
Category Winners: The 12Awards Gold Legacy Medal, Prime Annual Book Publication, International Digital Art Exhibitions, Global Media Exposure, and exclusive interview pages.
Highly Commended: Prime Annual Book Publication, International Digital Art Exhibitions, Global Media Exposure, and exclusive interview pages.
Under the theme "12 AWARDS - 12 VISIONS," the competition seeks to discover and honor twelve definitive pieces of a global visual mosaic, showcasing diverse photographic talents from around the world.
Photographers are invited to submit their most impactful work across 12 distinct categories, with entries judged by an esteemed panel of international experts.
Prizes:
Photographer of the Year: $1,000 Monetary Award, The exclusive 12AWARDS Trophy, an honorary seat on the 2027 Grand Jury, Prime Annual Book Publication, International Digital Art Exhibitions, Global Media Exposure, and exclusive interview pages.
Category Winners: The 12Awards Gold Legacy Medal, Prime Annual Book Publication, International Digital Art Exhibitions, Global Media Exposure, and exclusive interview pages.
Highly Commended: Prime Annual Book Publication, International Digital Art Exhibitions, Global Media Exposure, and exclusive interview pages.
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