NATIONAL AND REGIONAL AWARDS
The National & Regional Awards celebrate outstanding photographic talent from participating countries and regions, supporting local photographic communities around the world.
Chosen from across a range of competitions, the National & Regional Awards spotlight the breadth and diversity of photographers working across the world today.
The recognised photographers* receive a range of career-defining prizes and opportunities to showcase their work.
Read the full T&Cs for Series, Single Image and Student competitions.
Image: © Manuel Seoane
CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING SERIES
Japan National & Regional Award
> Recognises outstanding series
by Japanese photographers.
Image: © Mitsuaki Fujiwara
Latin America Series Award
> Develops global opportunities for
Latin American photographers.
Image: © Sebastian Di Domenico
India National & Regional Award
> Celebrates India's vibrant
photography scene.
Image: © Avijit Ghosh
Republic of Korea National & Regional Award
> Highlights the artistry and vision
of Korean photographers.
Image: © Seungho Kim
REWARDING STANDALONE IMAGES
The National and Regional Awards in the Single Image competition place local talent on a global stage and celebrate visual storytelling in a single frame.
All winners receive a range of prizes, including Sony Digital Imaging equipment, depending on their country or region.
Click on 'Learn more' to view the full list of participating countries and regions.
Image: © Lahiru Iddamalgoda
NURTURING FUTURE TALENT
EUROPEAN STUDENT AWARD
Set up by Creo and Sony Europe, the European Student Award helps to kickstart the careers of those undertaking a photography programme.
The winner and shortlisted photographers get to showcase their work in the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition and are invited to London for the Awards ceremony. They also benefit from a day of tailored workshops with industry experts and receive Sony Digital Imaging equipment.
Image: © Laurie Broughton
*
*The Awards acknowledge photographers holding the nationality of a particular country or region. Note: Photographers from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar will be considered if they hold the respective country’s residency.