ALPHA FEMALE AWARD
The Alpha Female Award is focused on supporting and championing women photographers around the globe.
Winner receives Sony Digital Imaging equipment and inclusion in the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London.
The award stems from the Alpha Universe’s Alpha Female initiative by Sony US, which focuses on creating opportunities for professional photographers, videographers, and filmmakers to help foster a richer, more diverse creative community. Working with the World Photography Organisation, Sony US have expanded their programme to a global scale by recognising female photographers entering the Sony World Photography Awards Open competition.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
> Open to all female photographers entering the Open competition
> Rewards a winner and a shortlist of photographers
> Please see 'Rules' on the Open competition page for full image eligibility criteria
> Deadline is January 6, 2026 at 13.00 GMT
Image: © Hanna Kantor
PRIZES
| Overall winner | Shortlist | |
|---|---|---|
| Receive Sony Digital Imaging equipment | x | |
| Global press exposure | x | x |
| Inclusion in book | x | |
| Inclusion in exhibition* | x | |
| Promoted on website | x | x |
| Promoted to online community | x | x |
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*Please note, your image may be displayed digitally (on screens) or printed