reFocus Awards World Photo Annual 2026

A multi-genre international photography awards program with 22 categories, closing October 21, 2026.

The reFocus Awards World Photo Annual 2026 is designed to honor excellence in photography across a multitude of genres, with participants submitting to distinct Professional and Non-Professional divisions and separate student pricing also available. The 22 categories include Abstract, Advertising & Commercial, Aerial, Film/Analog, Sports and Wildlife. Cash prizes include $3,500 for the International Photographer of the Year in the Professional division and $1,500 for the International Discovery of the Year in the Non-Professional division, along with trophies, artist profiles, and international media promotion for recognized photographers.