Atkins CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year Award

£5000 in cash prizes + exhibition in London

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Open to all professional and amateur, national and international photographers of all ages, the Atkins CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year is an international showcase for the very best in environmental photography and film. The competition encourages entries that are contemporary, creative, resonant, challenging, original and beautiful, but most of all, pictures that will inspire people around the world to start taking care of our environment.

The works will be displayed at the Royal Geographical Society in London in June 2016, followed by a tour to forest venues nationally, supported by Forestry Commission England.

Prizes:

Prizes for 2016 include:

Environmental Photographer of the Year: £3000
Young Environmental Photographer of the Year (Under 25): £1000
Environmental Film of the Year: £500
Atkins Built Environment Prize: Photographer in residence for 12 month opportunity capturing Atkins major projects
CIWEM Changing Climate Prize: £500, plus showcase of portfolio in one issue of The Environment Magazine
Forestry Commission England People, Nature and Economy Prize: £1000, plus showcase of portfolio in one of England’s Public Forests

The Prize Winners will be announced during a preview of the London exhibition.

Eligibility:

The competition is open to all professional and amateur, national and international photographers of all ages. Entrants are invited to submit up to 10 still photographs or films. All photographs and films entered must have been completed since 1 January 2015.

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

Photographer retains the copyright to all their entries into the Environmental Photographer of the Year.

Theme:

Environmental Nature People