Human Impact Awards 2026

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Closes

January 31, 2027

Effort

About 7 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

Submit a photo series of 5-10 images exploring the theme of human impact. Your work could focus on community, identity, environment, culture, technology, care, resilience or everyday connection. The brief is intentionally open. Series should work as a body of work with strong visual storytelling and a clear connection to the theme. Images must be your own original work captured on any camera or smartphone within the past five years.

Who it is for

UK residents aged 18 or over who are photographers, including students.

Open to artists in United Kingdom.

The call says: “Source page restricts to United Kingdom”

international

Where

International

When

January 31, 2027

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Professional Award: £5,000 first prize, £3,000 second prize, £1,000 third prize. Phil Smith Student Award: Sony camera equipment as prizes.

What you need to apply

Photo series of 5-10 JPEG images responding to the Human Impact Awards brief, 5 required
Short project description
For student award entries: valid school or university email address and course details

How long it takes

About 7 hours

Long application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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