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2026 World Awards for African Imagery

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Africa is a continent of light, life, and extraordinary stories.
From vast savannas and dramatic landscapes to powerful wildlife encounters and vibrant cultural traditions, it remains one of the most inspiring places on Earth for photographers.

The 2026 World Awards for African Imagery is an international photography competition dedicated to celebrating the beauty, diversity, and spirit of Africa through compelling visual storytelling. Following the success of its inaugural edition, the Second Edition is now officially open for submissions.

Organized by the North America Photography Association (NAPA) and the World Cultural Arts Organization (UNWCAO), the competition invites photographers from around the world to share powerful images that capture the many dimensions of Africa.

Whether it is a breathtaking landscape, an intimate human moment, or a rare wildlife encounter, every photograph has the power to shape how the world sees Africa.

If you have captured Africa through your lens, this is your moment to share it with the world.

Fees:

Free

Prizes:

Gold Award – 1 Winner per Category

Silver Award – 3 Winners per Category

Bronze Award – 4 Winners per Category

Award of Excellence – 40 Winners

Finalist Award – 150 Winners
Total: 222 awards
All winners receive official digital certificates. Printed certificates and medals may be requested separately.

Eligibility:

Free to enter, no restriction with eligibility, an experience level welcome

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

All photographers retain full copyright of their submitted images. By submitting, entrants grant NAPA and UNWCAO non-exclusive, royalty-free rights to use the images for promotion, exhibition, educational, and archival purposes (digital and print), within the copyright protection period. High-resolution and low-resolution versions may be requested for these uses. No commercial resale will occur without the photographer’s permission.

Theme:

Culture Environmental Documentary Landscape Multi-categories Nature People Portrait Travel Wildlife Photojournalism