World Press Photo Adds Nature and Sports Awards to 2027 Contest
In 2027, the World Press Photo Contest will launch three new awards dedicated to nature and sports photography. Submissions will be accepted starting December 1, with eligibility criteria announced on November 3. Photographers can enter through the established Singles and Stories categories, where juries will choose three winners for both the Nature and Sports Awards. Joumana El Zein Khoury, the executive director, highlighted the significance of these photography genres in enhancing audience comprehension. The Nature Award will examine the connections among humans, animals, and ecosystems, while the Sports Award will address various facets of sports, including socio-political issues and community traditions. Both awards will prioritize outstanding visual storytelling, with juries having the authority to evaluate nuanced submissions.
Key facts
- World Press Photo adds three awards to its 2027 contest for nature and sports photography
- The 2027 contest opens for entries on December 1
- Eligibility and entry process details will be announced November 3
- Juries will select three Nature Awards and three Sports Awards from Singles and Stories entries across all regions
- Neither award is a standalone submission category and no separate entry is required
- Executive director Joumana El Zein Khoury says nature and sports are part of how people understand the world
- The Nature Award focuses on human-animal-ecosystem relationships, ecological healing, adaptation, coexistence and animal agency
- Climate crisis and pollution reporting remains eligible in Singles, Stories and Long-Term Projects categories
Entities
Artists
- Cameron Spencer
- Forough Alaei
- Francis Pérez
- Joumana El Zein Khoury
Institutions
- World Press Photo