The Global Peace Photo Award 2025 invites photographers from around the world to submit images that illuminate the spirit of peace, empathy, and human dignity. Organized in Austria by Edition Lammerhuber, in partnership with renowned global institutions, this prestigious international Competition celebrates both professional and amateur photographers whose work promotes hope, compassion, and a shared vision for a better world.

This award recognizes images that inspire change and foster understanding across cultures and communities. Whether depicting social harmony, resilience in times of crisis, or the innocence of childhood, the competition honors those who use visual storytelling to promote peace and humanity.

Open to participants of all ages and nationalities, the Global Peace Photo Award provides a powerful platform for voices advocating positive human action through the lens of photography. Winners are honored in Vienna, Austria in a fully funded ceremony and join a legacy of visual peace advocates whose works are exhibited globally.

Program Details

Host Organization:
Edition Lammerhuber (in collaboration with international cultural, human rights, and photography organizations)

Program Mode:
Online Submission

Award Ceremony Location:
Vienna, Austria

Program Timeline:

• Submissions close: 18 May, 2025

• Award Ceremony: September 2025

Program Themes or Focus Areas

Participants are encouraged to submit images that align with the competition’s overarching mission of promoting peaceful coexistence. Focus areas include:

• Peace and human dignity

• Social harmony, including themes of health, education, and the environment

• Support for refugees and displaced communities

• Child-centered perspectives on peaceful living and mutual respect

Each image should tell a compelling story that reinforces the idea that peace is not only the absence of violence, but the presence of justice, equality, and empathy.

Benefits

Participants in the Global Peace Photo Award 2025 can access a range of prestigious awards and global recognition:

• No entry fee for any category

• Total prize pool of up to €11,000

• Peace Image of the Year:

  • Prize: €7,000

  • Image displayed permanently in the Austrian Parliament

• Stories Category:

  • Three winners, each receiving €1,000

• Single Image Category:

  • One winner awarded €1,000

• Children’s Peace Image of the Year:

  • Prize: €1,000

  • Fully funded travel to Vienna for the winner and their parents

• All winners receive the Alfred Fried Peace Medal

• Invitation to the award ceremony in Vienna, with travel and accommodation fully covered

• Selected works may be exhibited in international peace exhibitions

This prestigious Photography Competition provides international visibility and a platform for visual artists to influence global conversations about peace.

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is inclusive and welcomes submissions from across the globe. The criteria are:

• Open to all nationalities and photographers of any experience level

• Applicants under 15: Eligible for the Children’s Peace Image of the Year category

• Applicants aged 15 and above: Eligible for the main Global Peace Photo Award

• Images in the Story category must be taken within the last three years

• Each image must include an English caption, with a maximum of 2,000 characters

• Submissions must be in high-resolution JPG format (minimum 3000 pixels on the longer edge)

• No watermarks, logos, or borders are allowed on any images

Submission Guidelines

Each applicant may submit photographs in one or more categories as follows:

• Up to 99 single images per applicant

• 5–12 images for the Story category

• Multiple images allowed for the Children’s category

All photographs must be the original work of the participant and meet the following specifications:

• JPG files (minimum size of 3,000 pixels on the long edge)

• Caption in English

• Files must be submitted through the official online portal

• Each image must reflect peace-related themes in line with the award’s mission

How to Apply

To participate in the Global Peace Photo Award 2025, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official award website

2. Choose your category:

   • Children’s Peace Image of the Year (under 15)

   • Main competition (15 and above)

3. Register and upload your images in high-resolution JPG format

4. Attach a valid passport or government-issued ID and proof of age

5. Submit an English caption (up to 2,000 characters) for each image

6. Finalize your submission before the deadline

7. You may edit or delete your entry until the closing date

Pro Tip: Ensure your images adhere strictly to the submission guidelines to avoid disqualification.

Application Deadline

18 May, 2025
All entries must be submitted through the online portal before midnight Central European Time on the deadline day.

Why You Should Apply

The Global Peace Photo Award is not only a Competition—it’s a call to action for visual storytellers who want to make a difference. In a world often overshadowed by conflict, inequality, and division, this award elevates the voices of those who capture hope, kindness, and resilience through their lenses.

Winners are recognized on a global platform, showcased in Vienna at one of Europe’s cultural capitals, and join an international network of photographers dedicated to peace. Additionally, the fully funded travel and exhibition opportunities ensure long-lasting impact and visibility for outstanding creative work.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or an inspired young talent, your photo can be a force for peace.