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Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Deadline
Next deadline not announced
Entry Fee
Previous round: £35 for up to 25 images; waivers available
Prize
Previous round: £10,000 and touring exhibition

Submissions are not currently open. Check the official website for the next call.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

About the Competition

The Natural History Museum’s annual wildlife competition presents selected photographs in London and on tour. Its official entry page currently shows the 62nd competition as closed. A December 4, 2026 deadline for the next round is not yet confirmed there.

Check the official competition website for full rules and updates.

Prizes

The published adult grand prize is £10,000, with additional category and portfolio awards, exhibition opportunities and the WPY Portfolio book. Confirm the next round’s package when announced.

Theme

Wildlife, nature and conservation

Eligibility

Open internationally. The previous adult round charged £35 for up to 25 photographs, with waivers for ages 18–26 and residents of 114 listed countries. Young entries have separate rules. Ethical wildlife practice and original-file verification are required.

Copyrights & Licensing

Read the museum’s full competition rules for exhibition, book, merchandising and promotional permissions. Check the next edition’s terms before submitting; prize visibility does not remove the need to understand image licensing.