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Prize

Human Impact Awards 2026

Wex Photo Video

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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 5-10 image photo series exploring the theme of human impact. Work could focus on community, identity, environment, culture, technology, care, resilience or everyday connection. Images must be original work captured by the entrant within the past five years. AI-generated imagery and stock photography are not permitted.

Who it is for

UK residents aged 18 or over who are photographers, excluding employees of Wex Photo Video, Sony, and anyone directly connected with the competition.

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 (1st), £3,000 (2nd), £1,000 (3rd). Phil Smith Student Award: Sony camera equipment packages (Sony A7 V + lens, Sony A7 IV + lens, or Sony A6700 + lens). You retain full copyright of your images.

What you need to apply

  • Photo series of 5-10 JPEG images responding to the human impact theme, 5 required
  • Short project description
  • Valid school or university email address, course details and personal email address (for Student Award entries only)

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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Go to the application

https://site.picter.com/wex-human-impact-awards-2026