Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 Unveils Finalists, Winners to Be Announced December 8

The finalists for the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 have been revealed, showcasing a record 10,000 submissions from 112 nations. Co-founder Tom Sullam highlighted the project's success in using humor to enhance awareness about wildlife conservation. Among the over 40 finalists are Jan Wittmer's "Angry Bird," Eigil B Jensen's "Fish-headed bird," Marek Jackowski's "Smile," Cliff Fawcett's "If I can't see you," and David Lee's "The Leap He'll Never Forget/Crash Landing." Voting for the STERNA People's Choice Award is open to the public on the contest's website, with winners set to be announced on December 8, 2026. The competition celebrates the humorous aspects of wildlife photography while advocating for conservation efforts.