A cash prize of £5,000 and opportunity to reach millions through national exposure. Help raise awareness about British wildlife and celebrate our natural heritage. Winners and commended entrants will have their work showcased in a touring exhibition and stunning book, and will be invited to an exclusive Awards ceremony in London.

The awards recognise the talents of photographers practising in Britain whilst also highlighting the great wealth and diversity of British natural history. A celebration of British wildlife as well as a showcase for photographers and videographers, both amateur and professional.

Categories: bwpawards.org/categories

There are fifteen separate categories including animal behaviour, urban wildlife, habitat, animal portraits, marine life, the hidden secret world that lies in the undergrowth and a special award for wildlife in HD Video. There are also two junior categories - to encourage young people to connect with nature through photography.

In addition to still photography there is a great opportunity to capture wildlife in action and win an amazing prize. Be inspired by the video winner and commended entries in 2016: bwpawards.org/videowinners2016

Young People’s Awards WildPix/BWPA, sponsored by RSPB Wildlife
Explorers.

Entry is free for all young photographers with two age groups: bwpawards.org/page/young_awards

1. Overall Winner, British Wildlife Photographer

£5,000

2. Wildlife in HD Video Winner

Canon XA30 Professional Camcorder

3. 8 Category prizes:

Canon’s flagship mirrorless camera, the EOS M5 with EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens.

4. The Young People’s Awards WildPix / BWPA
Young British Wildlife Photographer (12 - 18) £500
Young British Wildlife Photographer (Up to 11) £300

Canon, RSPB Wildlife Explorers, WWF UK, The Wildlife Trusts, Buglife, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Manfrotto, Wildlife Worldwide, Shetland Nature, Paramo, Outdoor Photography Magazine, Wild Arena.com and Countryside Jobs Service.

Natural England, WildEye, Wildlife -Film.com, Kristal Digital Imaging Centre.

All winners, commended entrants and photographers who feature in the book will be invited to an Awards ceremony and launch of the traveling exhibition.
Dates The competition is open until 3rd June.