Contests 💵 $500

2026 AMS PHOTO CONTEST

American Meteorological Society

📅 30 Jun 2026 🌐 Online 🏷️ Free

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📌 About the Event

Organized by the American Meteorological Society (AMS), this annual photography competition celebrates the beauty, power, and complexity of Earth’s atmosphere. The contest seeks visually compelling images capturing everything from quiet, subtle atmospheric phenomena to dramatic, high-impact weather events.

📍 CONTEST OVERVIEW

• Organizer: American Meteorological Society (AMS).
• The Theme: Weather, water, and climate.
• Entry Fee: 100% Free to enter.
• Submission Limit: Strictly one photo per entrant.

👥 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Age Requirement: Open to anyone aged 13 years or older at the time of submission.
• Global Scope: Open to both amateur and professional photographers worldwide.

🏆 PRIZES & RECOGNITION

• 🥇 1st Prize: $500 USD
• 🥈 2nd Prize: $300 USD
• 🥉 3rd Prize: $200 USD
• 👥 Members’ Choice Award: $500 USD
• The winning photographs are typically featured in AMS publications, calendars, and spotlighted at the AMS Annual Meeting.

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