Global Lens Photography Awards

The Global Lens Photography Awards (GLPA) is an international photography awards program celebrating visual storytelling, artistic excellence and contemporary photographic practice. Open to professional, emerging, amateur and student photographers worldwide, the 2026 edition recognizes strong single images across categories including Advertising, Architecture, Black & White, Story & Culture, Fine Art, Minimalist, Nature, People and Special. Global Lens is built around anonymous judging, curatorial review, publication, exhibitions, certificates, interviews, winners gallery features and official visibility through Global Lens channels. Selected work can be presented in the printed Annual Book, virtual exhibition, public award pages and related promotional materials while copyright remains with the photographer. The Photographer of the Year receives €1,000, a commemorative trophy, Annual Book feature, published interview, exhibition placement, official certificate and public recognition. Global Lens is an international awards platform for photographers worldwide.