reFocus Awards 2025 World Photo Annual

Close on October 28, 2025

Territory: Worldwide

Theme: Several categories

Eligibility: Open to all, age 18 and above

Entry Fees: Between $27 and $50

Prize: Cash Prize

Contest Description:
CALL FOR ENTRIES. A celebration of the enduring power of photography, this prestigious annual contest awards the honor of Photographer of the Year within each category. Winners will receive $5,000 in cash prizes, an immersive, dedicated digital gallery to share their works in a global Artist Directory, and way more.

Company Description:
The reFocus Awards were created to celebrate the lasting power and indomitable spirit of the photographic image and its unique ability to communicate ideas, captivate viewers, and express artistic intention. Our goal is to elevate, honor, and promote incredible talent at all levels by offering a platform for discovery and advancement in the photography world.
With prizes that uplevel your practice no matter where you are in your career, this contest supports the artists behind the strongest and most distinctive images in photography today. Beyond our awards, reFocus offers a novel, artist-first online gallery designed to not only share the unique power of photography but to encourage the discovery of artists and the stories behind the winning images.

Prizes Include:
Global Exposure: Receive a public profile in our Artist Directory with links to your website and social media to get your work seen by industry professionals and influential tastemakers around the world
Cash Prizes: $5,000 in cash prizes
Winner's Assets: Custom badges and certificates to seamlessly share your wins with the world and get your work the attention it deserves
Exhibition: An artist-forward space dedicated to exhibiting your works online
Press Release: Customized assets to help you share your win including a professionally-written press release
Winner’s Interview: A publicly-shared and promoted interview with links to your work and social profile will help you get the global recognition you deserve

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Deadline: October 05, 2025

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Deadline: October 05, 2025

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Deadline: October 06, 2025

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Deadline: October 06, 2025

The 17th JEJU International PHOTO Contest

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Deadline: October 06, 2025

W. Eugene Smith Grant 2025

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Deadline: October 06, 2025

La Nuu 2025 International Photography Festival of Rubí

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Deadline: October 06, 2025

W. Eugene Smith Student Grant 2025

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Deadline: October 07, 2025

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Deadline: October 07, 2025

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