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12AWARDS International Photography Competition 2026

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The 12AWARDS International Photography Competition is a premier global event dedicated to celebrating exceptional vision and the art of visual storytelling. Under the theme "12 AWARDS - 12 VISIONS," the competition seeks to discover and honor twelve definitive pieces of a global visual mosaic, showcasing diverse photographic talents from around the world. Photographers are invited to submit their most impactful work across 12 distinct categories, with entries judged by an esteemed panel of international experts.

Fees:

Paid

Prizes:

Photographer of the Year: $1,000 Monetary Award, The exclusive 12AWARDS Trophy, an honorary seat on the 2027 Grand Jury, Prime Annual Book Publication, International Digital Art Exhibitions, Global Media Exposure, and exclusive interview pages.

Category Winners: The 12Awards Gold Legacy Medal, Prime Annual Book Publication, International Digital Art Exhibitions, Global Media Exposure, and exclusive interview pages.

Highly Commended: Prime Annual Book Publication, International Digital Art Exhibitions, Global Media Exposure, and exclusive interview pages.

Eligibility:

Open to photographers worldwide at any stage of their career, with no restriction on age, nationality or professional status.

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

Photographers retain 100% ownership and copyright of their submitted images. By entering the competition, the photographer warrants that they are the sole owner of the copyright and that the entry does not infringe upon the rights of any third party. The 12 Awards respects the intellectual property of all artists and does not claim ownership of any submitted work.

Theme:

Open Theme Black and White Travel Nature Landscape Street Wildlife Documentary People Portrait Fine Art Architecture