Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Sony World Photography Awards accepts work from photographers worldwide at no entry fee, with categories for professionals, students, and youth photographers under 19. Photographer of the Year receives $25,000, Sony equipment, and a solo or group exhibition at Somerset House in London. Deadline is January 12, 2027.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. January 12, 2027
“Series competition: January 12, 2027 at 16:00 GMT. Single Image and Youth: January 5, 2027 at 16:00 GMT. Student: November 27, 2026 at 16:00 GMT.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Photographer of the Year US$25,000 + Sony digital imaging equipment + group/solo exhibition at Somerset House + global media exposure.
“Series competition: $25,000 (overall winner), Sony equipment, solo exhibition, flights/accommodation to London ceremony, networking. Single Image: $5,000, Sony equipment. Student/Youth: Sony equipment. All winners receive global media exposure, inclusion in exhibition and book.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Must be over 18 years old; open to all photographers entering work. Series competition open to anyone submitting 5-10 images per category. Student competition for photography students. Youth competition for photographers under 19.
“open to all photographers entering work”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Professional judges (specific judges not named on pages provided). Judged January 13-31, 2027. Winners announced April 2027. Top 3 finalists plus up to 7 shortlisted per category selected.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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