Academy Photo Awards

  • Total prizes: Celebrating the Beauty of Our Natural World
  • Deadline: 30 April 2026
  • Entry fee: Free
  • Website: https://academyphotoawards.com/
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The Academy Photo Awards 2026 is a seasonal photography competition dedicated to showcasing the breathtaking beauty, power, and fragility of nature. From majestic wildlife to serene landscapes, microscopic wonders to dramatic weather phenomena.

Prizes:

Grand Prize Winner
Best Nature Photograph of 2026
$500 USD
Includes a $500 cash award, a featured interview on the Academy Photo Awards platform, social media spotlight across all channels, a professional certificate of excellence, and priority exhibition opportunities.
Category Winners
Best in Each Category
$100 USD per category
Each category winner receives a $100 cash award, individual recognition on social media, a digital certificate of achievement, and a portfolio feature opportunity.
2nd & 3rd Place
Runner-up Awards
Certificates & Recognition
Includes digital certificates for 2nd and 3rd place in each category, social media mentions, and inclusion in the Winners Gallery.
Honorable Mentions
Special Recognition
Digital Certificate
Awarded to outstanding entries that demonstrate exceptional creativity and technical skill.

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:

Macro/Micro, Multi-categories, Nature, Open Theme

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