Deadline: 4 December 2026
Concrete in Life 2026/27 Global Photography Competition (8th edition)
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Organizer: Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA)
Location: London, United Kingdom (GCCA headquarters), open to entrants worldwide
Deadline:
- Submission deadline: 4 December 2026
- Judging period: January to March 2027 (public voting runs alongside)
- Winners announced: expected spring 2027
Competition Category: Three categories, listed individually:
- Urban and Infrastructure — images of the cityscapes, buildings and infrastructure around us, in both urban and rural settings
- Concrete in Daily Life — the human side of concrete and how it is used and interacted with every day
- Beauty and Design — showcasing beautiful uses of concrete in the world around us, such as stunningly designed buildings, sculptures or landmarks
Eligibility: Open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide aged 18 or over, including anyone with a smartphone; photographs must be original and taken with a camera or smartphone; AI-generated images are prohibited; explicit consent is required for identifiable people; GCCA staff, associated agencies, and specified family or household members are excluded
Entry Fee: Free to enter (no entry or submission fees)
Prizes/Awards:
- Overall winner (Best Concrete in Life Photo of the Year): US$10,000
- Urban and Infrastructure category winner: US$2,500
- Concrete in Daily Life category winner: US$2,500
- Concrete Beauty and Design category winner: US$2,500
- People's Vote: US$5,000, decided by public voting on the shortlist
- Note: entrants who win two or more prizes receive only the value of the highest prize, not both
Core Introduction: Organized by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), Concrete in Life is now in its eighth year and tasks entrants worldwide with photographing concrete in their lives for a chance to win cash prizes of up to US$10,000. Over a hundred thousand people have entered the competition over the years, capturing images from across the world. The organizer notes that concrete is one of the most widely used man-made products on the planet — present in our houses and offices, roads and pavements, the bridges that connect us, the wind farms that provide energy, and the sea barriers that protect us; as the sustainable building material of choice, it provides safe, durable and resilient structures and underpins renewable energy infrastructure. Entries are submitted directly through the GCCA website via the online entry form, with each photograph requiring a title, a description of up to 100 words, and the location where it was taken. Technical requirements: high-resolution images in JPG, JPEG or PNG format, with a maximum file size of 15 MB. Entries are assessed on photographic impact, creativity, composition, lighting and technical quality. This year's judges include Chris George, Content Director at Digital Camera World, and Thomas Guillot, Chief Executive of the GCCA. Shortlisted photographs also take part in a public vote. In the 2025/26 edition, the overall winner was "Pillars Across the Sea" by Celbert Palaganas of Cebu City, Philippines, and the People's Vote winner was "Rhythm on Concrete" by Aung Chan Thar.
