Organizer

International Awards Associate (IAA)

Location

Global (Online competition)

Deadline

• Early Bird Deadline: June 18, 2025
• Regular Deadline: July 17, 2025
• Final Deadline: August 14, 2025
• Final Extension Deadline: September 12, 2025
• Winners Announcement: September 26, 2025

Competition Category

The competition features a diverse array of categories, including :

• International Photography
• Fine Art Photography
• Architecture Photography
• Black & White Photography
• Nature Photography
• People Photography
• Editorial Photography
• Commercial Photography
• Fashion Photography
• Minimalist Photography
• Special Categories (e.g., Event Photography, Mobile Photography, Film Photography, AI-Generated Photography)

Eligibility

Unlimited (Welcomes inspiring photographers from every corner, no matter professionals, amateurs, or students) .

• Participants must be over the age of 18 .
• Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years (after January 1, 2020) .

Entry Fee Paid. Fees are structured based on the entry period and the photographer’s status :

• Early Bird (until Jun 18): Professional Single $35/Series$45; Amateur/Student Single $30/Series$40 .
• Regular (Jun 19 – Jul 17): Professional Single $40/Series$50; Amateur/Student Single $35/Series$45 .
• Final (Jul 18 – Aug 14): Professional Single $45/Series$55; Amateur/Student Single $40/Series$50 .
• Final Extension (Aug 15 – Sep 12): Professional Single $50/Series$60; Amateur/Student Single $45/Series$55 .

Prizes/Awards

• Professional Photographer of the Year: $5,000 cash prize + 2025 Maia Statuette .
• Amateur / Student Photographer of the Year: $3,000 cash prize + 2025 Maia Statuette.
• Global Category Winners of the Year: $100 cash prize each .
• Other Winners: Will receive an Honorable e-Certificate, an exclusive interview opportunity, feature in the Hall of Fame, inclusion in the Virtual Exhibition Gallery, a dedicated Winner Profile Page, and more .

Core Introduction

The Global Photography Awards (GPA) is a truly international photography competition celebrating the stories, efforts, and unique perspectives behind each click of the shutter . The competition welcomes professionals, amateurs, and students from every corner of the globe to express themselves and provides a platform to showcase their talent on a worldwide stage .