Nature Photographer of the Year (NPOTY)
Runs annually — dates not yet confirmed for this cycle.
The details
What you need to know
Category
Wildlife & birds
Region
Netherlands / International
Entry fee
Free — Paid; Youth 10-17 free; EUR 25,000 prize pool
Typical entry window
Early Apr to early Jun
Focus & eligibility
Wildlife, birds, plants, landscapes, conservation and creative nature
Priority
5 – Absolute priority
2026 closed 8 Jun; awards ceremony 14 Nov 2026
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.