NEXUS International Photography Awards 2026 (NIPA 2026)

A global photography competition inviting photographers of all levels to submit work across 16 diverse categories for cash prizes and international recognition.

Open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide aged 18 and above, NIPA 2026 accepts entries shot on DSLR, medium format, or mobile phones across 16 categories including Portrait, Fine Art, Documentary, Street, Nature, Open B&W, Open Color, and AI. The overall winner receives a $1,000 cash prize and the NIPA Photographer of the Year Trophy, while 13 category winners receive Gold Medals, with additional exposure through the Annual NIPA Book, winner directory, press releases, and global media partners.