Sony World Photography Awards
Closes — 27 Nov 2026
The details
What you need to know
Category
General
Region
United Kingdom / International
Entry fee
Free — Free; USD 25,000 to Photographer of the Year
Typical entry window
1 Jun to Jan
Focus & eligibility
Broad photography awards with wildlife, landscape, travel and animal portrait opportunities
Priority
5 – Absolute priority
2027 edition open (verified). Student closes 27 Nov 2026; Single Image & Youth 5 Jan 2027; Series 12 Jan 2027. Free; USD 25,000 top prize.
Last verified: 12 Sept 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.