World Water Day Photo Contest 2026
Lions Club Seregno AID Ets in collaboration with UN Water
📌 About the Event
The World Water Day Photo Contest is an international photography competition organised alongside UN-Water’s World Water Day to highlight the importance of water through visual storytelling. Photographers compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to have their work featured in exhibitions and official contest publications
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: International Photography Competition
- Eligibility: Open to all photographers and photography enthusiasts worldwide (no age or student restriction).
- Team Size: Individual
- Effort Level: Medium
- Submission Type: Digital image file upload (.jpg, max 10 MB each)
📅 Important Dates
- Registration: Ongoing
- Deadline: March 1, 2026
- Announcement / Ceremony: 22 Mar 2026 (World Water Day)
🏆 Prize Details and Value
| Category / Prize Tier | Prize Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main Theme “Water’s Role in Gender Equality” – 1st | €1,500 | Overall Winner |
| Main Theme – 2nd | €750 | Secondary prize |
| Main Theme – 3rd | €400 | Third place |
| Water Landscapes – 1st | €450 | Category winner |
| Water Landscapes – 2nd | €250 | Category second |
| Water Landscapes – 3rd | €150 | Category third |
| Storytelling – 1st | €750 | Best portfolio |
| Storytelling – 2nd | €350 | Second portfolio |
| Storytelling – 3rd | €200 | Third portfolio |
| Other Special Prizes | €250 / €150 / Sponsor prize | e.g., Glacier, Young Photographer, Leo/Lions Member |
🎯 Visibility/showcase
Selected and winning works will be included in a travelling exhibition in Italy and worldwide and featured through official partner channels.