About the competition
The New York Photography Awards program honors, recognizes, and promotes outstanding photographers worldwide, who share their vision with the world, through the lenses that portray the beauty of immutable reality, along with the dichotomy of Big Apple’s panorama.
2026 Entry Period
Early Bird (Aug 6 - Sep 3, 2026)
Regular (Sep 4 - Oct 1, 2026)
Final (Oct 2 - Oct 29, 2026)
Final Extension (Oct 30 - Nov 25, 2026)
Winners Announcement: Dec 11, 2026
Categories:
The New York Photography Awards Categories are divided into 13 award categories: New York Advertising Photography, Architecture Photography, Commercial Photography, Editorial Photography, Fashion Photography, Film, Photography, Fine Art Photography, Minimalist Photography, Nature Photography, People Photography, Black & White Photography, and other special categories, such as Event Photography, Mobile Photography, Film Photography, etc.
Eligibility:
The New York Photography Awards welcomes all photographers over the age of 18, from anywhere around the globe, to join the expansive community. Whether you're a professional, an amateur, or a student, this platform celebrates your passion for photography.
This competition is open to all forms of photography, no matter professional, personal, published or unpublished, created after January 1, 2021.
Evaluation Criteria:
Each submission is judged of its own accord, on a score scale of 1-100. The criteria are as follows:
➜ Originality (Uniqueness of Concept / Expression of Theme)
➜ Creativity (Storytelling / Mood)
➜ Technical Execution (Composition, Color, Lighting, Exposure & Focus)
➜ Subject Matter / Relevancy to Category Topic
➜ Overall Impression / Wow Factor
The New York Photography Awards and International Awards Associate’s decision are final in its sole discretion and binding in relation to all matters relating to Competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence.
Winning Level:
There are FIVE (5) levels of achievement in the competition:
➡ New York Photographer of the Year
➡ New York Category Winners of the Year
➡ Gold (85-100 points)
➡ Silver (60-84 points)
➡ Honorable Mentions (50-69 points)
Prizes:
➡ The New York Photographer of the Year (Professional Category) will receive $3,000 in cash prizes and a 2026 New York Statuette.
➡ The New York Photographer of the Year (Amateur Category) will receive $2,000 in cash prizes and a 2026 New York Statuette.
➡ The New York Category Winners of the Year (Professional and Amateur Categories) will receive $100 in cash prizes each.
➡ Dedicated Social Media Post
➡ Winner’s Interview
➡ Dedicated Winner’s Profile / Page
➡ Press Release Template
➡ Exclusive Physical & Digital Certificates
➡ Winner Badge
➡ Life-time marketing materials for use
Learn more via the official website: https://newyorkphotographyawards.com/new-york-photography-awards.php
2026 Entry Period
Early Bird (Aug 6 - Sep 3, 2026)
Regular (Sep 4 - Oct 1, 2026)
Final (Oct 2 - Oct 29, 2026)
Final Extension (Oct 30 - Nov 25, 2026)
Winners Announcement: Dec 11, 2026
Categories:
The New York Photography Awards Categories are divided into 13 award categories: New York Advertising Photography, Architecture Photography, Commercial Photography, Editorial Photography, Fashion Photography, Film, Photography, Fine Art Photography, Minimalist Photography, Nature Photography, People Photography, Black & White Photography, and other special categories, such as Event Photography, Mobile Photography, Film Photography, etc.
Eligibility:
The New York Photography Awards welcomes all photographers over the age of 18, from anywhere around the globe, to join the expansive community. Whether you're a professional, an amateur, or a student, this platform celebrates your passion for photography.
This competition is open to all forms of photography, no matter professional, personal, published or unpublished, created after January 1, 2021.
Evaluation Criteria:
Each submission is judged of its own accord, on a score scale of 1-100. The criteria are as follows:
➜ Originality (Uniqueness of Concept / Expression of Theme)
➜ Creativity (Storytelling / Mood)
➜ Technical Execution (Composition, Color, Lighting, Exposure & Focus)
➜ Subject Matter / Relevancy to Category Topic
➜ Overall Impression / Wow Factor
The New York Photography Awards and International Awards Associate’s decision are final in its sole discretion and binding in relation to all matters relating to Competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence.
Winning Level:
There are FIVE (5) levels of achievement in the competition:
➡ New York Photographer of the Year
➡ New York Category Winners of the Year
➡ Gold (85-100 points)
➡ Silver (60-84 points)
➡ Honorable Mentions (50-69 points)
Prizes:
➡ The New York Photographer of the Year (Professional Category) will receive $3,000 in cash prizes and a 2026 New York Statuette.
➡ The New York Photographer of the Year (Amateur Category) will receive $2,000 in cash prizes and a 2026 New York Statuette.
➡ The New York Category Winners of the Year (Professional and Amateur Categories) will receive $100 in cash prizes each.
➡ Dedicated Social Media Post
➡ Winner’s Interview
➡ Dedicated Winner’s Profile / Page
➡ Press Release Template
➡ Exclusive Physical & Digital Certificates
➡ Winner Badge
➡ Life-time marketing materials for use
Learn more via the official website: https://newyorkphotographyawards.com/new-york-photography-awards.php
Prize
Cash Prize
Cash Prizes up to $7,600 with Certificates, Trophies and Promotional Materials/Tools
Deadline
November 25, 2026
2 months from now
Eligibility
Open to everyone
Open worldwide unless noted.
