The National and Regional Awards support photographers from around the world at all stages of their career. A special programme within the Sony World Photography Awards, the National and Regional Awards recognises the best talent within a country or region, and spotlights them on both local and international levels.

As part of the initiative, each participating country or region selects photographers from a competition of their choice in the Sony World Photography Awards. The recognised photographers receive a range of career-defining prizes, particular to their specific country or region.

The Awards acknowledge photographers holding the nationality of a particular country or region*.

*Note: Photographers from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar will be considered if they hold the respective country’s residency. 

NATIONAL & REGIONAL AWARDS

For Professional competition (Series)

• All images entered into the Professional competition by photographers based in countries or regions listed below are automatically considered
• Winners receive a range of prizes depending on their country or region
• Please see 'Rules' on the Professional competition page for all eligibility criteria
• Deadline is 3 January, 2025 at 13.00 GMT

Below are the countries and regions participating in the National and Regional Awards for the Professional competition this year:

NATIONAL & REGIONAL AWARDS

For Open competition (Single image)

• All images entered into the Open competition by photographers based in countries and regions listed below are automatically considered
• Winners receive a range of prizes depending on their country or region
• Please see 'Rules' on the Open competition page for full image eligibility criteria
• Deadline is 5 January 2024 at 13:00 GMT 

Below is a list of the countries participating in the National and Regional Awards for the Open competition this year:

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