Underwater Awards Australasia 2026 Winners Announced in Sydney
On September 5, 2026, the results of the third Underwater Awards Australasia were announced at the Go Diving Show in Sydney, Australia. This competition, dedicated to marine photography from Oceania, featured nine different categories and a prize pool totaling 70,000 Australian dollars, which is roughly $50,000. Kat dos Remedios took home the coveted 'Best of Show' title with her short film 'Dragon,' also winning in the Reels Showcase category. Other winners included Annika Dahlberg for Conservation, Talia Greis for Sydney, and Jake Wilton for Australian. The event, organized by DivePhotoGuide, Underwater Australasia, and UW Images, showcased stunning underwater images, including dolphins and a clownfish by a dive boat.
Key facts
- The third edition of the Underwater Awards Australasia was held.
- Winners were announced on September 5, 2026, at Go Diving Show ANZ in Sydney, Australia.
- The competition had nine categories and prizes totaling 70,000 Australian dollars ($50,000).
- Kat dos Remedios won Best of Show for her short film 'Dragon'.
- Other winners: Annika Dahlberg (Conservation), Talia Greis (Sydney), Jake Wilton (Australian), Simone Caprodossi (International Waters), Giacomo Marchione (Portfolio), Enrico Somogyi (Smartphone/Action Cam), Qian Kun (Tough TG), and Tom Healy (Only Water).
- The competition is organized by DivePhotoGuide (DPG), Underwater Australasia, and UW Images.
- An exhibition of metal prints of finalist entries was held at the show.
Entities
Artists
- Kat dos Remedios
- Annika Dahlberg
- Talia Greis
- Jake Wilton
- Simone Caprodossi
- Giacomo Marchione
- Enrico Somogyi
- Qian Kun
- Tom Healy
Institutions
- Underwater Awards Australasia
- Go Diving Show ANZ
- DivePhotoGuide (DPG)
- Underwater Australasia
- UW Images
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia
- Oceania
- Gulf of Tadjoura
- Djibouti
- New South Wales