12AWARDS International Photography Competition 2026
- Total prizes: 12 AWARDS - 12 VISIONS
- Deadline: 29 May 2026
- Entry fee: Single Image: $15 / Photo Series: $25
- Website: http://12awards.com

The 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.
Eligibility:
Open to photographers worldwide at any stage of their career, with no restriction on age, nationality or professional status.
Copyrights & Usage Rights:
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Theme:
Aerial, Architecture, Black and White, Culture, Fine Art, Landscape, Nature, Open Theme, People, Portrait, Street, Travel, Wildlife
