2025 Official Contest Rules
Entry Period 勛圖窪蹋s 2025 Photography Awards Contest (the Contest) begins on January 15, 2025, at 12 p.m. (noon) Eastern Time (EST)...
This page links to the 勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards contest for residents of the United States and Canada. If you would like to participate in the Chile and Colombia contest, visit this link. Si es residente de Chile o Colombia y desea participar en el concurso de los Premios de fotograf穩a 勛圖窪蹋, visite este enlace.
About the Contest
One of the most respected nature photography competitions in the world, the 勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards celebrates the beauty and diversity of birds by honoring the best photos and videos of birdlife. The winning images, chosen from thousands of entries, capture a dazzling array of bird species and behaviors. They also illustrate the essential relationship between birds and the habitats they need to thrive.
This year, the 勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards will offer new sets of prizes for entrants on two continentsspanning, just as birds do, vibrant cultures and vital ecosystems across the Western Hemisphere. Entrants from the United States and Canada, and from Chile and Colombia, will each be eligible for cash prizes and a chance to have their images featured in 勛圖窪蹋 magazine.
Explore the information below to learn about the contest for U.S. and Canada residents, including expert judges, rules, and all-new prizes. With the addition of Birds Without Borders and Conservation Prizes, were showcasing not only how birds connect us, but also how photography inspires action to protect them.
Entry Period - The Contest Is Now Closed
The contest was open to photography and video submissions until March 5, 2025 at 12 p.m. (noon) U.S. Eastern Time; 11 a.m. CST; 10 a.m. MST; and 9 a.m. PST.
Entry Fee
The entry fee is $15 per image or video for individuals in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec). No payment is required for submissions to the Youth division for entrants who are 13 to 17 years of age.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest begins January 15, 2025 and ends March 5, 2025. Must be at least 13 years of age and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or Canada (excluding Quebec) to enter. Entrants under the age of majority must get permission from their parent or legal guardian to enter. Rules here.
2025 勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards Sponsors
We are grateful to our generous sponsors for helping make this years contest possible.
What the 勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards Expansion to Chile and Colombia Means for 勛圖窪蹋
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2025 Contest Prizes
Entrants from the United States and Canada can win one of eight prizes in the 2025 contest. For more detail and conditions, please refer to the...
Meet the 2025 Judges
Your work will be evaluated by a panel of bird photographers, videographers and experts.
勛圖窪蹋s Guide to Ethical Bird Photography and Videography
Showing a sincere respect for birds and the places they need to thrive must come before getting that perfect photo or footage. Heres how to capture bird photos and videos responsibly.
勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our rules and submission requirements.
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