Applications call for Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2021. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is an internationally renowned competition that recognizes, rewards, and celebrates the work of talented photographers, from amateurs to professionals. The competition is an opportunity for you to

• See your image premiered in a breathtaking exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London before it embarks on a global tour, reaching an audience of millions.
• Enjoy extensive international media coverage and public exposure of your image through the Wildlife Photographer of the Year online community.
• Attend the glittering Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards ceremony, hosted in the Natural History Museum’s iconic building in London.

Prizes 

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

• £10,000, a trophy, and a personalized certificate

Portfolio Award

• £2,500 and personalized certificate
• trip to London to attend the awards ceremony

Photojournalist Story Award

• £2,500 and personalized certificate
• trip to London to attend the awards ceremony

Rising Star Portfolio Award

• £1,500 and personalized certificate
• trip to London to attend the awards ceremony

Adult category winners

• £1,250 and personalized certificate
• trip to London to attend the awards ceremony

Adult category highly commended

• personalised certificate
• invitation to the awards ceremony in London

Eligibility 

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2021 is open to all the photographers 18 years old or older except:

• Individuals (and their partners and family) involved in its organization or judging; or
• Employees of either the Natural History Museum Trading Company Limited, the Trustees of the Natural History Museum or the Official Sponsor(s).

Declaration

By submitting an entry to the Adult Competition, you agree to

• Abide by the Rules and ensure that their entry complies with the Rules.
• Maintain the highest standards in all matters relating to the Competition.
• Not to do or say anything that does or might damage our reputation or that of the Competition, the Exhibitions, the Museum, the Official Sponsor(s), a Touring Exhibition Licensee (defined in clause 8(5) or the other entrants; and
• Be liable to us, the Museum and the Official Sponsor(s) in respect of any damages or losses incurred by those organisations as a result of a breach of the Rules by you.

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