Now in its 16th year, The Environmental Photographer of the Year competition showcases the most inspirational environmental photography from around the world. The award celebrates humanity’s ability to survive and innovate and showcases thought-provoking images that call attention to our impact and inspire us to live sustainably.
The Environmental Photographer of the Year competition supports the urgent calls to action of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, recognising the intricate interconnected nature of development, poverty reduction, equality, security, and climate action and the unprecedented effort from all sectors of society required to address the defining issues of our time.
Categories
- Environmental Photographer of the Year
- Nikon’s Young Environmental Photographer of the Year
- MPB Vision of the Future
- Recovering Nature
- Keeping 1.5 Alive
- Adapting for Tomorrow
About Environmental Photographer of the Year competition (EPOTY)
The Environmental Photographer of the Year competition (EPOTY) is organised by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), with the aim to showcase the most inspirational environmental photography from around the globe.
CIWEM pledges to inform and educate the public and experts alike, through materials that are grounded in fact, evidence, and science. EPOTY supports this mission as it harnesses the power of storytelling and so makes events from across the world more accessible. The competition highlights environmental issues by presenting:
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EPOTY Environmental Photographer of the Year Competition
Aim and Benefits of EPOTY Environmental Photographer of the Year Competition
- Environmental Photographer of the Year: The top award will be granted to a single photo that furthers people’s understanding of the causes and effects of environmental change and social inequality, highlights solutions to the climate and ecological emergency, and inspires us to live sustainably. This category is open to professional and amateur photographers of all ages, from all over the world. The winner will receive a £5,000 cash prize in addition to an interview in CIWEM’s Environment Magazine, a profile on WaterBear’s website, and a feature on Nikon Europe’s website.
- Young Environmental Photographer of the Year: In partnership with Nikon, this award showcases the best in environmental photography through the lens of young photographers aged 21 and under. This category recognises rising talent and is open to photographers aged 21 years or younger. The winner will receive a Z Series Mirrorless camera and two NIKKOR Z lenses of their choosing, as well as an interview in CIWEM’s Environment Magazine and a feature on the Waterbear and Nikon platforms.
- Additional £1,000 cash prizes are awarded in the following four categories:
- MPB Vision of the Future
- Recovering Nature
- Keeping 1.5 Alive
- Adapting for Tomorrow
Requirements for EPOTY Environmental Photographer of the Year Competition Qualification
- Environmental Photographer of the Year Category is open to professional and amateur photographers of all ages, from all over the world.
- Young Environmental Photographer of the Year is open to photographers aged 21 years or younger.
- You may enter previously published photos, but do not enter photos that have already received an award or recognition in another international photography competition.
Application Deadline
August 30, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Environmental Photographer of the Year competition (EPOTY) on epoty.org to apply
The 2023 competition is open until 30 August. If any of your photographs are selected for publication, you will be contacted by the end of October regarding next steps. The winners and shortlisted entrants will be announced in November.
For more details,visit EPOTY website
