Audubon Photography Awards
Runs annually — dates not yet confirmed for this cycle.
The details
What you need to know
Category
Wildlife & birds
Region
United States / Americas
Entry fee
Paid; USD 5,000 plus an Antarctica voyage
Typical entry window
Mid Jan to early Mar
Focus & eligibility
Birds and bird conservation; eligibility varies by regional contest
Priority
4 – High priority
2026 closed 4 Mar
Before you enter
An honest read beats a hopeful submission.
Judges cut on the flaw you stopped noticing. Bring your intended entry and get a specific, unsentimental read — what's working, and the one fix worth making first.