The Sony World Photography Awards [1] comprise four competitions: Professional, Open, Student and Youth. Prizes include cash and much more. All are free to enter.

Professional:

• Top prize: $25,000 USD
• Deadline: January 13, 2026
• More information [2]

Open:

• Top prize: $5,000 USD
• Deadline: January 6, 2026
• More information [3]

Student (enrolled in a photography course/credit/module/foundation which is taught at higher education level, within a diploma / Bachelor of Arts / Master of Arts curriculum):

• Top prize: Sony digital imaging equipment
• Deadline: November 28, 2025
• More information [4]

Youth (19 years old or under):

• Top prize: Sony digital imaging equipment
• Deadline: January 6, 2026
• More information [5]