Application Deadline: 22nd of August, 2016
Offered annually? Not stated
Eligible Countries: Global
To be taken at (country): Online
Brief description: The Syngenta Photography Awards is inviting photographers of different calibre to visually explore the theme of the Award through compelling images in a series of two(2) competitions:
About the Award: The Syngenta Photography Awards is an international competition that seeks to create conversation around key global challenges through powerful photography. This year’s theme is Grow-Conserve. As the world’s population continues to increase, so does the the growing need for food, energy and resources and the protection of the planet. How can we manage economic, social and technological growth in a way that supports the needs of today as well as for future generations? Can we do more with less? Bold and transformative action is needed.
Photographers, whatever their approach, are invited to submit images that explore the theme of Grow-Conserve and tell stories about the relationship and trade-offs that exist between these two forces that are shaping the sustainability of our planet.
Offered Since: Not stated
Type: Photography Contest
Eligibility:
- The Professional Commission invites professional photographers to explore the theme of the Award through a compelling series of 5-10 images and a creative project proposal of a maximum of 500 words that considers the theme in a more in-depth way for a commission worth $25,000.
- The Open Competition invites photographers aged 18 or over – whether amateur, professional, or student – to visually explore the theme of the Award through compelling images. Photographers are asked to submit between 1–3 images.
Selection Criteria: The jury selects 3 finalists from each competition based on the quality and technique of their work and the interpretation of the theme.
Number of Awardees: Six (6)
Value of Award:
Three prizes are awarded in the Professional Commission category:
• First prize: US$15,000, plus up to US$25,000 for the commission project
• Second prize: US$10,000
• Third prize: US$5,000
• First prize: US$15,000, plus up to US$25,000 for the commission project
• Second prize: US$10,000
• Third prize: US$5,000
Three prizes are awarded in the Professional Commission category:
• First prize: US$15,000, plus up to US$25,000 for the commission project
• Second prize: US$10,000
• Third prize: US$5,000
• First prize: US$15,000, plus up to US$25,000 for the commission project
• Second prize: US$10,000
• Third prize: US$5,000
The winners will have their work featured in showcased at an exhibition in early 2017.
How to Apply: All entries are judged by a distinguished international panel, chaired by the author and curator William A. Ewing. Go here to apply
Award Provider: Syngenta
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