Territory: Worldwide
Theme: Several categories
Eligibility: Open to all
Entry Fees: $15-$20
Prize: Cash Prize
The Global Lens Photography Awards 2025 is now open for entries, inviting photographers from around the globe to share their best visual stories. This annual competition highlights authenticity and creative expression through eight genre categories: Landscape, Travel, Street, Mobile, Wildlife, Drone, Black & White, and Architecture.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or a passionate emerging photographer, GLPA is designed to celebrate your unique perspective. What sets this competition apart is not just the prizes, but the experience. Every selected image earns a PDF certificate and is featured in a curated virtual exhibition. Finalists in each category are further spotlighted with interviews, hardcover book inclusion, and special recognition in the final showcase.
The grand winner earns the title of Global Lens Photographer of the Year, a $1,000 cash prize, a custom-designed trophy, top billing in our annual book, and an exclusive interview feature.
All entries are reviewed by a diverse, international jury composed of seasoned industry professionals. Judging is based on creativity, storytelling, technical quality, and impact. The entire process is online and time-efficient.
The awards are operated by a team based and officially registered in Dubai, UAE.
So, if you're ready to have your work seen, respected, and remembered — this is your stage. Submit today and become part of a global community of inspired image-makers.
Top Prizes:
Global Lens Photographer of the Year: $1000 cash, a custom trophy, featured interview, prime space in our printed annual book, and exhibition highlight.
Top 3 in Each Category: Dedicated interviews, book features, certificates, and highlighted exhibition presence.
All Selected Entries: Receive a PDF certificate, a virtual exhibition spot, and possible inclusion in the printed annual book.
