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One of the best ways to is to challenge it by entering a . Luckily, there are dozens out there to choose from, no matter your genre, style or level. Wading through the sheer number of awards up for grabs can be a little daunting, so we’ve chosen some highlights for the year ahead, with a selection of .

You’ll find all the crucial information you need, including entry dates, where to enter your work and entry fees. We’ve also spoken to a number of judges and organisers to share with you some top tips to help your work stand out from the crowd. Some of the information was subject to change, so it’s always worth double-checking deadlines on individual competition websites to ensure you don’t miss out.



With cash, prizes and kudos up for grabs, there’s never been a better time to put your work forward for an award – how many will you enter? Now open! 31 December 2024 1 free entry available per round, £8 for 1 image entry, bundles available. Free for Young APOY £17,500 worth of prizes from sponsors Camera Centre UK, Adobe and Viewsonic – Top of the list is, naturally, is our very own competition. Amateur Photographer of the Year – known as APOY – is a points-based contest, where prizes are awarded for each round, culminating in an overall winner of the top prize at the end of the year.

In 2023, that accolade went to Daniel Sands, who was shortlisted in five rounds and in the top ten for two rounds before winning the final round and leap-frogging into the lead..

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