The 2026 ÌÇÐÄlogo Photography Awards: Winners
We invite you to enjoy the winners of ÌÇÐÄlogo’s annual photo awards—featuring stunning moments with birds across the hemisphere.
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Magnificent Frigatebirds. Photo: Liron Gertsman/ÌÇÐÄlogo Photography Awards
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This page links to the ÌÇÐÄlogo Photography Awards contest for residents of the United States and Canada. If you would like to participate in the Chile and Colombia contest, visit this link. Si es residente en Chile o Colombia y desea participar en el concurso de los Premios de fotografÃa ÌÇÐÄlogo, visite este enlace.
The contest now closed.
Subject to Official Rules available on 01/15/26.
About the Contest
One of the most respected nature photography competitions in the world, the ÌÇÐÄlogo Photography Awards celebrates the beauty and diversity of birds by honoring the best photos and videos of birdlife. The winning images, chosen from thousands of entries, capture a dazzling array of bird species and behaviors. They also illustrate the essential relationship between birds and the habitats they need to thrive.
The ÌÇÐÄlogo Photography Awards now spans the Western Hemisphere just as birds do, connecting vibrant cultures and vital ecosystems. Entrants from the United States and Canada in North America, and from Chile and Colombia in South America, will each be eligible for cash prizes and a chance to have their images featured in ÌÇÐÄlogo magazine. This year, in addition to $5,000, the Grand Prize winners will receive a voyage to Antarctica with to combine birding, conservation, and exploration on a one-of-a-kind trip.
Explore the information below to learn about the contest for U.S. and Canada residents, including expert judges, rules, and prizes. This year we aim to showcase not only how birds connect us, but also how photography inspires action to protect them.
Entry Fee
The entry fee is $15 per image or video for individuals in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec). No payment is required for submissions to the Youth division for entrants who are 13 to 17 years of age.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest begins January 15, 2026. Must be at least 13 years of age and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or Canada (excluding Quebec) to enter. Entrants under the age of majority must get permission from their parent or legal guardian to enter. Rules here.
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