Registration for the 2025 Environmental Photography Awards, a competition spearheaded by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, has officially opened. Photographers from around the world, whether they are professionals or amateur enthusiasts, are now invited to submit their best images for judging in the five environmentally focused categories.
Since 2021, the Environmental Photography Awards have captivated and sometimes shocked audiences with their raw depictions of the natural world.
The unique competition is now returning for its fifth year and is set to challenge anew photographers of all levels with five distinct categories: Polar Wonders, Ocean Worlds, Into the Forest, Humanity vs. Nature, and Change Makers: Reasons for Hope.
According to Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation CEO Olivier Wenden, the competition aims to “showcase the work of photojournalists and conservation photographers who are dedicated to documenting the relationship between humans and nature around the world, from critical situations to inspiring examples”.
“This echoes the field projects supported by the Foundation to preserve endangered species and protect ecosystems,” he adds.
HOW IT WORKS
The window for submissions will remain open until 3rd December, after which a panel of seven esteemed jurors, led by National Geographic photographer and documentarian Ami Vitale, will review all of the submitted photos.
Each image will be carefully considered before the final 36 are selected. The winners in each category will receive a grant of €1,000, while the grand prize winner will be awarded €5,000, as well as a trip to Monaco for an exhibition celebrating their work.
Additionally, a Student’s Prize and a Public Award will also be given, with €500 grants available. In 2025, the competition’s event partner, SEK International University, will offer the Public Award winner a chance to visit its research station in Ecuador’s jungle region.
The winners of the 2025 edition will be announced on 15th April. As with the 2024 event, the winning photographs will initially be displayed in Monaco during the ensuing summer months before heading on tour to Rome, San Marino, Madrid, Paris and Washington DC.
To learn more about the foundation and the 2025 Environmental Photography Awards, as well as to register for the competition, click here.
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