Prize

Candace Freeland Photography of Merit Award 2026

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Closes

November 1, 2026, 11 days left

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

A free photography award founded by photojournalist Candace Freeland for young photographers. Entrants must submit photographs made on a cell phone on the theme Food and Family. Two categories (colour and black and white) are judged in two age groups (8–15 and 16–22). Photographs must be high resolution and able to resize to an 11 by 14 inch print. Up to one photograph per category may be entered, provided two images are markedly different. Jurors include Maggie Flanigan, Tim Barnwell, and Tom Rankin. Winners announced 16 November 2026.

Who it is for

US residents aged 8 to 22 who create photographs.

Open to artists in United States.

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

international

Where

International

When

November 1, 2026, 11 days left

Ends November 16, 2026

What you get

Cash prizes: $750 or $500 Grand Prize (depending on age group), $250 Runner-Up, and $250 People's Choice award per category-and-age-group slot, totalling four separate prize slots across two age groups and two colour categories.

What you need to apply

  • One photograph per category (colour or black and white), made on a cell phone, on the theme Food and Family

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 1 item this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://themitfordmuseum.org/meritawards/