Applications are open for the Allard Prize Photography Competition. The bi-annual Allard Prize Photography Competition, which recognizes photographic excellence reflecting the ideals of the Allard Prize,  adjudicates the Allard Prize Committee and Maxe Fisher, Associate Professor, Faculty of Design + Dynamic Media, Emily Carr University of Art + Design.

Moreover, Photographers are to submit entries year-round. Entries should reflect themes of courage and leadership in combating corruption. Further,  especially through promoting transparency, accountability, the rule of law, and of human rights and/or anti-corruption generally. We also particularly welcome entries that depict corruption and human rights violations in the developed world.

Established in 2012 at the University of British Columbia, and funded by donations from Mr. Peter A. Allard, Q.C., the CAD $100,000 for International Integrity is biennial to an individual, movement or organization that has demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in combating corruption or protecting human rights, especially through promoting transparency, accountability, and the Rule of Law. Further, The Prize was launched in 2012 and became independent of the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia on June 21, 2019. The winner’s selection process is twice a year process, shortly following the submission deadlines of November 1st. Winning photographs are announced on our galleries page and promoted on our social media channels.

Benefit

Winners of this competition will get

• Each winning photograph will receive CAD $1,000 and be on the website, with a brief description and the photographer’s name, for six months;
• Winning entries will be as a past winner on the website afterward.

Eligibility

• Open to individuals who have reached the age of majority in their country of residence at the time of entry;
• Members of the Allard Prize Photography Competition Jury, the Allard Prize Committee and the Advisory Board are not eligible to participate during their terms as Jury, Committee or Advisory Board members and for one year following the end of their terms.