Global Photo Awards 2023

Close on April 09, 2023

Territory: Worldwide

Theme: People and Nature

Eligibility: Open to all

Entry Fees: $30 for the 1st photo, $25 for the 2nd photo and $15 for every further photo

Prize: Cash Prize

Our mission is to create an opportunity for everyone loving photography to receive recognition for their work. We strive to award and show the best photos worldwide.

We invite everyone to upload photos in each of the categories People and Nature.

All works complying to the terms and conditions by the entrant are presented to the jury. The organization has the right to decline submitted work without further explanation. The decision by the judges and the organization is final and there is no legal entitlement against it. No works can be submitted after the deadline. From all the entered photos, a maximum of 25% are accepted by the judges. Only accepted works will be in the online show and the catalogue.

At Global Photo Awards, our purpose is to create a platform where everyone that takes pride in creative photography can submit their photos with the opportunity to receive recognition for their work.We strive to award and create exposure for the best photos from around the globe, and we invite everyone to upload photos in our two categories: People and Nature.

Each year we envision holding exhibitions for the finalist's photographs in cities around the globe to show off and celebrate the high level of talent our awards attract.

Prizes:
In total, $10,000 USD in cash prizes are awarded. $ 5,000 in each of the two main categories (Nature and People).
$ 3,500 for the 1st Place
$ 1,000 for the 2nd Place
$ 500 for the 3rd Place

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