ELIGIBILITY

The NEXUS Awards is open to photographers worldwide, both amateur and professional. Participants must be at least 18 years old to enter.

By registering and submitting an entry to the NEXUS Awards, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. You also acknowledge and consent to the NEXUS Awards collecting and using your registration data as part of the competition process.

There are no restrictions on when the submitted artwork was created. However, AI-generated images are strictly prohibited. The NEXUS Awards reserves the right to request evidence proving that the submitted work was not created using AI, as well as proof of ownership of the original files.

employees of the NEXUS Awards, its affiliated companies, or any sponsors providing prizes for the competition are not eligible to participate.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

To take part in the competition, simply upload your entry to www.nipawards.com and follow the step-by-step instructions provided on the website.

The NEXUS Awards reserves the right to publish, edit, or remove any content you submit, upload, email, or transmit to the website or the competition, at its sole discretion.

By entering the competition, you grant the NEXUS Awards and its media partners a non-exclusive, irrevocable license to use your submitted images for marketing and promotional purposes related to the competition. This includes the use of your work in all media formats worldwide.

All winning entries will be featured and showcased online at www.nipawards.com.

There is no limit to the number of images you can submit. Images that have won awards in other competitions or are currently entered in other contests are still eligible for submission.

There are no restrictions on when your images were taken—they can be from any time period.

You are welcome to submit the same image into multiple categories.

Please note that nude photography is not allowed in this competition.

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HOW TO ENTER

Step 1: Create your online profile [here](insert link). 

Step 2: Complete your entry by uploading your images and adding descriptions, if desired. 

Step 3: Pay the entry fee. Once payment is successfully processed, you will receive a confirmation email. 

Submission Guidelines: 

To ensure your entry is accepted, please follow the format and specifications below. Images that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. 

– Accepted Formats: Images can be created using film, digital cameras, or mobile phones. 

– Orientation: Square, portrait, or landscape orientations are all welcome. 

– File Specifications: 

  – sRGB color space, 8-bit. 

  – Longest dimension must be 1500 pixels. 

  – Save as a JPEG at a quality setting of 10 (100%) or higher. 

  – No watermarks, copyright units, or logos on the images. 

  – Only bleed photographs without borders. 

  – File names must not include special characters such as @, $, or #. 

Additional Notes: 

– Sepia-toned photos are allowed for the Black and White Photo Competition or any black and white category. 

– Ensure your files meet all specifications to avoid disqualification. 

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Key Dates:

Early Bird Deadline: ——————–

Regular Entry Deadline: ——————–

Extended Entry Deadline: ——————–

Winners announced: ——————–

Published Book: ——————–

Awards Sent: ——————–

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Awards & Benefits:

Winners of the NEXUS Awards not only receive prestigious prizes but also enjoy year-round recognition and promotion for their remarkable achievements.

Global Exposure: Gain international press coverage and have your work evaluated by industry professionals, gallery directors, museum curators, and influential tastemakers.

Cash Prizes: Over $2,000 in cash awards.

Medals: 13 Gold Medals awarded to category winners.

Artist Directory: A personalized page with links to your website and social profiles, serving as a year-round platform to showcase your work.

Winner’s Assets: Custom badges and certificates to proudly share your success and attract attention to your work.

Press Release: Professionally crafted press assets, including a formatted press release, to help you announce your win.

Winner’s Interview: A publicly promoted interview featuring your work and social profiles, boosting your global recognition.

The NEXUS Awards celebrate your talent and provide the tools to elevate your career on an international stage.

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COPYRIGHTS

The copyright of all images will always remain with the photographer. For selected images, the copyright holders grant the Nexus Awards the exclusive right to use high-resolution images indefinitely and across all media platforms, including social media, for promotional activities related to the contest. No remuneration is required.

Additionally, copyright holders of awarded images allow the Nexus Awards to use low-resolution images non-exclusively on their website without any compensation. The use of these images will be strictly limited to purposes related to the awards and will not be utilized for any other marketing purposes. These images will not be resold, and any similar requests will be forwarded to the photographer via email.

The Nexus Awards is also authorized to display images of the winners on various social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. By participating in this competition, you agree to the use of your name and images for advertising and promotional purposes without any additional compensation. The Nexus Photography Awards and its media partners will not be held responsible for any misuse of your images by third parties.

JUDGING CONDITIONS

Entries will be judged by nominated judges.

Images will be judged category by category. Category winners will be chosen based on the highest individual image score.

The decision of the Nexus Awards is final and no appeals are accepted. Winners will be announced 35 days after the final submission deadline.