• NEXUS PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
Photographer
of the Year
Award
Winner receives a prestigious trophy and $1,000 in cash.
Abdelrahman Alkahlout
Turkey
Early Bird Deadline
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We honor both emerging and established talents, offering them the recognition they deserve while fostering a dynamic dialogue about the power of images in today’s world. More than just a competition, NIPA is a creative hub that welcomes new perspectives, pioneering techniques, and the limitless possibilities of photography as a form of contemporary art.
Expert Jury
Our jury brings together experienced photographers, curators, educators, and visual experts from around the world to evaluate each submission with international perspective and artistic integrity.
Awards & Benefits
Prestigious recognition. Global exposure. Career elevation.
Photographer
Category
Winners
Each of the 13 category winners will receive a NIPA Gold Medal.
Annual Book
Featured in NIPA’s official book.
Artist Directory
Personalized page on our platform.
Winner’s Assets
Badges, certificates & assets to celebrate your achievement.
Press Release
Professionally crafted press release for winners.
Winner’s Interview
Featured interview to share your story and creative journey.
Global Exposure
International exposure and promotion across our global network.
Certificate
Elegant printable certificate for awarded photographers.
✦Official Recognition
Share your achievement with official NIPA recognition badges.
An elegant printable certificate designed for presentation, sharing, and lasting recognition.
Past Winners
A curated look at NIPA 2025 — featuring the Photographer of the Year and selected Category Winners.
Photographer of the Year
Fine Art
Thomas de Franzoni, Italy
Category Winner
People / Portrait
Shahin Khalaji, UAE
Category Winner
Drone
Thomas Hartsfang, Germany
Category Winner
Environmental
Mehdi Mohebi Pour, Iran
Category Winner
Street
StreetMax 21, UK
Category Winner
Minimalist
Peyman Naderi, Netherlands
Category Winner
Documentary
Natalia Gorshkova, Russia
Category Winner
Architecture
Dámaso Ávila, Spain
Category Winner
Nature / Wildlife
James Welch, UK
Category Winner
Travel
Azim Khan Ronnie, France
Category Winner
Mobile Photography
Aref Tahmasebi, Iran
Category Winner
Entry Fees & Bundles
Entry Rates
Deadline Pricing
Early Bird Deadline
Best Rate
Single Entry
$15
Series Entry
$25
Final Deadline
Last Chance
Single Entry
$25
Series Entry
$35
Smart Entry Credits
Bundle Packages
Pay less, receive more entry credit, and use it across your eligible submissions.
Starter
Save $41
Pay
$79
Get Credit
$120
Focused submissions
A strong starter option for photographers entering a selected body of work.
Premium
Best Value
Pay
$149
Get Credit
$230
More reach
The best balance for multiple entries and broader category participation.
Professional
Max Reach
Pay
$299
Get Credit
$500
Full portfolio use
Built for ambitious photographers submitting across several categories.
Bundle credits can be used toward eligible NIPA entries during the current edition.
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