Open Competitions

Here is the list of all open competitions (with deadlines).
If you hover over competition’s link, you will get a pop-up with its rating and short description. Try it! I hope you find it useful.

September
- Scubadive West Photo Competition 2010 (8th Sep 2010)
  *** Open to amateurs, 18 or older. 3 categories: Best of Ireland Underwater Macro & Wide Angle, Best of the West Connemara Overwater. Prizes include: MK25/A700 regulator, Suunto Vyper Air Computer & Transmitter, weekend at Renvyle House Hotel for 2...
- Village Realty OBX Vacation Photo Contest 2010 (8th Sep 2010)
  * Open to amateurs. Photos must be of places, people or events in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Win a one-week, off-season rental (based on availability) in one of our rental homes or condos.
- Digital Camera Young Photographer of the Year 2010 (14th Sep 2010)
  *** 17 or _younger_. No restrictions on subject. Max 5 images. 3 separate age groups. Win magazine publication + cash prize (amount depends on your age group).
- Société Jersiaise Photography Competition 2010 (24th Sep 2010)
  *** Photos must be taken on Jersey Island, UK. Categories: Documentary/Portraiture, Natural History, Architecture, Landscape; Junior. Win exhibition + cash. Entry fee.
- Fernwood Photo Contest 2010 (30th Sep 2010)
  Photos must be taken in Fernwood, USA. 6 categories: birds, other wildlife, plants, gardens, landscape/scenery, people in nature. Max 5 images. Prizes: photos displayed in their gallery, 1-year basic membership to Fernwood. Entry fee.
- Los Cabos Photo Contest 2010 (30th Sep 2010)
  * 25 or older. Enter your best photos of Baja’s dramatic beauty and Los Cabos fun in the sun. Photos must be taken in Baja California Sur (Mexico). Win 5-nights at Villa Helena in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) for up to 12 people.
- Asian Geographic Magazine - Asia Without Borders photo competition 2010 (30th Sep 2010)
  *** Open to subscribers of Asian Geographic magazine. Theme: Poetry in motion. 4 categories. Win Canon EOS 5D Mk II (EF 24-105mm)!
- Canon Photography in the Parks Photo Contest (30th Sep 2010)
  ** Open to USA amateurs, 13 or older. Submit your favourite park photo (taken at any park or at any National Monument located in USA). Win trip to American wilderness, EOS 5D Mark II / EF 24-105 mm f/4L IS USM kit, PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II Photo Printer.
October
- 2010 Essex Heritage Photo Contest (1st Oct 2010)
  * Entry fee. Photos must be taken within Essex National Heritage Area since October 1, 2009. 4 categories: people, Essex Heritage Events, Essex Heritage Scenic Byway, Four Seasons. Max 4 images. Win (probably) photo equipment - to be announced.
- Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) 2010 (9th Oct 2010)
  *** Categories: Encounters, Amazing places, World in motion, Adventures, Festival of colours, Sell it!, Big world, small world. Some are portfolio, some single images categories. Win £1000 TPOTY bursary, Travel trip to Laos, Vietnam & Thailand, Adobe CS5 Design Premium, plus much more prizes. Entry fee.
- Bethel Woods Photo Contest 2010 (21st Oct 2010)
  Post your photos that capture the majesty of the countryside and the fun of your visits to Bethel Woods (New York). Max 10 images. Overall winners wins a pair of season lawn passes for the 2011 season + photo used on their website all 2011 season long.
- New Forest National Park's Dream view photo competition (22nd Oct 2010)
  * Open to UK residents. Theme: dream view. Must be taken within the New Forest National Park boundary. Win £500 of photography vouchers + photo exhibited.
- New Forest National Park's Dream view photo competition (22nd Oct 2010)
  * Open to UK residents. Theme: dream view. Must be taken within the New Forest National Park boundary. Win £500 of photography vouchers + photo exhibited.
- Unified Color Technologies HDR Contest 2010 (25th Oct 2010)
  *** This competition has 3 independent cycles! Open to USA residents, 18 or older. Images must be produces with Unified Color’s HDR PhotoStudio application. 3 categories: landscape, architecture, freestyle. Overall winner: National Geographic Expedition, Apple MacBook Pro. Also rich "cycle" prizes!
- Heritage Treasures of Parks Canada Photography Contest (29th Oct 2010)
  * Open to Canadian residents, 18 or older. Photos must be taken at a National Park of Canada, National Historic Site of Canada or National Marine Conservation Area of Canada. 3 categories: Nature in parks Canada, National historic sites, Visitors at parks Canada. Win publication in Canadian Geographic + VIA Rail gift card valued at $3,000 CAN + Discovery National Pass for Family/Group.
- Scottish Seabird Centre Nature Photography Competition & Exhibition (31st Oct 2010)
  * Open to amateurs. Categories: Scottish Wildlife, World Wildlife, Landscape, Creative Visions of Nature, Environmental Impact, World Flora, + Junior category. Prizes include: photography coaching trips, exhibition, membership to the Scottish Seabird Centre. Entry fee.
- British Airways High Life Travel Photography Competition (31st Oct 2010)
  * 18 or over. Theme is travel. Competition has 4 rounds/seasons. Prizes: assignment with High Life photographer in North America, Nikon D3000, 18-55VR lens.
- UK wildlife photography competition 2010 (31st Oct 2010)
  ** Prizes will only be sent to UK addresses. Send photos of UK wildlife. Categories: Landscapes & nature reserves; Reptiles, amphibians & marine life; Mammals; Birds; Insects & bugs; 16 and under. Prizes include: Olympus SP-600UZ camera, Olympus Mju TOUGH-8010 camera, Olympus SP-800UZ camera..
November
- Global Photo Awards (1st Nov 2010)
  *** Categories: abstract, advertising, fashion, fantasy, landscape, wildlife, people & travel, news & editorial, sport, still life. Win exposure (exhibition, publication), Australian Black Opal.. Entry fee.
- Amateur Photographer of the Year 2010 (26th Nov 2010)
  *** Open to amateurs and students. There are 10 rounds, each with a different theme (pay attention to opening&closing dates!): islands in the stream, have you seen the rain, everyday people, in bloom, here comes the sun, close to you, wish you were here, walk on the wild side, black or white, take on me. Max 1 image per round. Overall winner wins £5,000 worth of kit from Canon, there are also winners of each run, getting Canon cameras.
- International Garden Photographer of the Year 2010 (30th Nov 2010)
  **** 6 categories: plant portraits, wildlife in the garden, garden views, people in the garden, trees, wildflowers. There is no limit to the number of images entered. Win £5,000 + exposure + exhibition! Plus many more prizes..
- Scottish Nature Photography Awards (30th Nov 2010)
  *** 18 or over. Must be taken in Scotland. 4 categories: Scottish Wildlife, Scottish Landscape, Natural Abstract, Environment. Win 1on1 workshop with pro photographer + other prizes. Entry fee.
- Aperture Academy Extraordinary Exposures Photography Contest (30th Nov 2010)
  ** Open to USA, 18 or older. Categories: Nature's landscapes, Wildlife, Urban landscapes. Max 10 images. Win $1000 + ThinkTank International Roller Bag v2 + $100 BayPhoto.com Print Package. Entry fee.
December
- I'm an Entrepreneur (monthly) (15th Dec 2010)
  Monthly competition! Submit iconic images that embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and private sector innovation. Grand prize winner receives $1000, monthly winners $100.
- Donkey Art Prize (15th Dec 2010)
  *** Category: Painting, Digital art, Photography. Win 5000 EUR + worldwide exhibition + accommodation in a four stars hotel in Milan for the awarding ceremony and exposition. Entry fee.
- Travel Photo of the Year 2010 (31st Dec 2010)
  There are monthly winners and overall winner in the end of the year. Looking for images about travel experiences, this might include portraits, landscapes, cities, or a mixture of all. Theme is travel. Max 1 image per month. Prizes are from Essential Photo Gear.
- Cover Art (31st Dec 2010)
  * Provide the cover art for the novel The Unfastened Heart, written by Lane von Herzen. Can be painting, photograph, graphic art, college art, textile art or other visual media. Overall winner gets $1500 + their artwork featured on the cover of the new edition of the novel.
- Hasselblad Masters Award 2010 (31st Dec 2010)
  ***** Open to professional photographers. 11 categories: fine art, nature/landscape, social/wedding, portrait, fashion, editorial, product, architecture, general photography, up and coming, wildlife categories. Max 5 images. Win exposure, publication in a book.
- Aperture Light Photo of the Year 2010 (31st Dec 2010)
  *** No theme/categories. Max 1 image. Win a Kodak Easy Share 8-10 MP compact digital camera. Entry fee.
- The Totally Wild Photographic Competition 2010 (31st Dec 2010)
  *** Send photos taken at Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks in Kent, UK, taken within the 2 years immediately prior to the closing date. Win a day with a pro photographer at Howletts or Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks + other prizes.
- Burrard-Lucas photo contests 2010 (31st Dec 2010)
  *** This contest has 4 rounds + Facebook Fan Page contest ("Nature"). Current round has "Pet Portraits" theme. Overall winner wins Canon EOS 7D; round winners win Lensbaby Composer + SmugMug Pro account.
January
- Sony World Photography Awards Open (Amateur) Competition (5th Jan 2011)
  *** Open to amateurs. Categories: Action, After dark, Architecture, Arts & culture, Fashion, Nature & wildlife, Panoramic, People, Smile, Travel. Photos must be taken in 2010. Win $5000, exposure, flights to London for the ceremony, Sony camera equipment.
- British Sub Aqua Club Photographic Competition 2010 (31st Jan 2011)
  *** Categories: BSAC Diving Open & Newcomer (only BSAC members), Open all, Open - newcomers. Prizes include: Oceanic drysuit, 3 day dive package, Seychelles holiday for two. Also monthly prizes.