There are two age ranges that form the main prize categories of the competition.
These are:
- 11-15 age group
- 16-19 age group
Competition Categories
First Prize
Available for each age category
A superb EOS R50 camera with RF-S 18-45mm lens from Canon
Including:
A Canon EOS R50 Camera with RF-S 18-45mm Lens
Create your best, top performing content with the Canon EOS R50 that shoots professional-looking stills and 4K 30p movies to show off your creativity.
Capture everyday moments with a lens that is perfect for great pictures and video. With a useful 18-45mm zoom range and focusing to 15 cm this APS-C R System camera lens is compact, lightweight and quiet.
Find out more information on the Canon website.
Competition Themes
This year our competition themes and awards will be given under the categories of:
- People
- Places
- Things
The winners of these awards will receive a signed photography book chosen by the judges.
Shortlisted Entries
Shortlisted entrants will be notified by email after the deadline, and their work will be shown online and at the Summer 2026 exhibition and awards event. Winners will be announced at the event.
