IGS Young Members Photo Competition 2026
International Geosynthetics Society
📌About the Event
The IGS Young Members Photo Competition 2026 is an international photography contest inviting students, researchers, engineers and industry professionals to showcase geosynthetics through visually engaging photographs. Participants can submit images featuring laboratory experiments, field applications, construction activities or completed geosynthetic projects. The competition aims to highlight the innovation, impact and practical applications of geosynthetics in civil and geotechnical engineering.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Theme: Geosynthetics in action
- Mode of conduct: Online photo submission through the official Google Form
- Geographical scope: International
- Eligible subject areas:
- Geosynthetic projects
- Laboratory experiments involving geosynthetics
- Field installations and applications
- Real-life construction works
- Innovative or sustainable uses of geosynthetic materials
- Result announcement: Winners will be announced during the 13th International Conference on Geosynthetics, scheduled in Montreal, Canada.
- Conference venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal, also known as the Montreal Convention Center.
📅 Important Dates
- Competition launch: April 2026
- Extended submission deadline: June 15, 2026
- Winner announcement: During the 13th International Conference on Geosynthetics
- 13ICG conference dates: September 13–17, 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Who can participate:
- College and university students
- Researchers and academicians
- Civil and geotechnical engineers
- Industry professionals
- Individuals working with or documenting geosynthetics
- Membership requirement: The public announcement does not state that IGS membership is mandatory.
- Photo relevance: Entries should clearly relate to geosynthetic technology, projects, experiments, field applications or construction work.
- Suggested focus: Photographs should communicate the innovation, impact or real-world application of geosynthetics.
- Submission process: Participants must upload their entry through the official online submission form.
- Technical requirements: Applicants should check the submission form for permitted file formats, image dimensions and other upload conditions, as these details are not specified in the public announcement.
- Main competition evaluation: Entries will be assessed by a jury of experts.
- Social Media Awards: Winners will be determined through public engagement or public voting on social media.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Main Competition
- First Prize: $350
- Second Prize: $250
- Third Prize: $200
- Student Award: $200
- Social Media Award
- First Prize: $350
- Second Prize: $250
- Third Prize: $200
- Total announced prize pool: $1,800