Global Landscape Forum (GLF) Photography Awards 2026

Deadline: Mar 01, 2026

other

unfunded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📸 About Global Landscape Forum (GLF) Photography Awards

To celebrate the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, the Global Landscape Forum (GLF) invites photographers from across the world to tell powerful visual stories of these landscapes and the people who steward them. The goal is to showcase what rangelands and pastoralism are all about and emphasize the importance of preserving these cultures and livelihoods.

🎁 Benefits of Global Landscape Forum (GLF) Photography Awards

Cash prizes:
- USD 500 for 1st place
- USD 400 for 2nd place
- USD 300 for popular vote
A feature article on ThinkLandscape.
A showcase at GLF Africa 2026 and other GLF and partner events throughout the year.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Open to anyone aged 18 or above, whether you're a photo enthusiast or a professional photographer.
By submitting your photo, you agree to follow the rules, terms, and conditions of the awards.
Photos that have previously won other photographic awards will not be considered.

🏆 Selection Criteria

All entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges selected by GLF. Up to 35 photos will be shortlisted from all eligible submissions. Finalists will be chosen based on the following criteria:

Creativity (30%)
Photographic quality (30%)
Composition (30%)
Execution of theme (10%)

The GLF will publish the finalist entries on its online platforms. The judges will select the first and second prize winners, while members of the public will vote online for their favorite entry. The entry with the most votes will receive the popular vote award. GLF ensures that the first prize, second prize, and popular vote winners are selected from different participants.

📅 Application Date and Process

To participate, upload your photo here.
You can submit up to three photos, but each photo constitutes a single entry.
Your submission must include:
- The photo’s title
- Contributor’s name and contact information (email address, social media handles if applicable)
- A caption listing the subject and location

⏳ Application Deadline

01 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

View details of the Global Landscape Forum (GLF) Photography Awards.

Apply for the Global Landscape Forum (GLF) Photography Awards.

Benefits

Cash prizes of USD 500 (1st place), USD 400 (2nd place) and USD 300 (popular vote).
A feature article on ThinkLandscape.
A showcase at GLF Africa 2026 and other GLF and partner events throughout the year.

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