| Copyright | By submitting a photograph, you grant Rotary and its Foundation, a worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, sublicensable, assignable, perpetual, license and rights to use, print, publish, reproduce, perform, edit, modify, adapt, distribute, broadcast, webcast, exhibit, digitize, archive, transmit, create derivative works from, and display your photograph(s), the content in your Form, and your likeness, name, image, statements, voice and biographical and personal information and data (collectively “Likeness”) in whole or in part, for any purpose whatsoever, in any form, media or technology now existing or later developed including in Rotary’s publications, via streaming, and on social media. |
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| Eligibility | Open to Any member of a Rotary club, Rotaract club, honorary Rotarians, or a participant or alumnus of an official Rotary program who are eighteen (18) years or older. |
| Finish | 31 December 2022 |
| Entry fee | Free |
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Prizes:
- Winning photos will appear in the June 2023 issue of Rotary magazine.
- Seven (7) winners will be chosen — Best in show, Best People of Action, Best General Interest, Best Food, Best Landscape, Best Portrait, and Best of Melbourne — as set forth under Award Selection below. Winning entries will be published in?Rotary?magazine.
Online submission of digital images via the website. Winners will be announced.
Image requirements:
- at least 1600 pixels wide for horizontal photos or 1800 pixels high for vertical photos at a resolution of 300 pixels per inch (ppi);
- Photographs must be of high-resolution: at least 2 megabytes (MB) per file;
- Only photographs saved in a .jpg or .jpeg format may be submitted;
A photographer selected by Rotary will review the photographs based on storytelling ability, composition, aesthetic and emotional impact and select one winner in each of the following seven (7) categories: food, people of action, landscapes, portraits, 2023 convention host city Melbourne, best in show, and general interest. Photographs that do not comply with these Official Rules, in Rotary’s sole discretion, will not be eligible for the award selection process or an award.
Frequently asked questions — International photography contests
Who can enter international photography contests?
Most international contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of nationality or experience level. Always verify eligibility on the official contest page—some restrict by age (18+), amateur/professional status, or thematic focus.
Are international photography contests free to enter?
Some are free; many charge $10–$50 per image, with early-bird discounts often available. Entry fees and deadline tiers are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do international photography contests offer?
Prizes range from cash awards ($500–$25,000) to gallery exhibitions, publication features, professional gear, and artist residencies. Prestigious awards like the Sony World Photography Awards or IPA carry significant industry recognition.
How do I choose which international contest to enter?
Align your strongest work with the contest theme and review past winners to gauge aesthetic preferences. Confirm technical specs (resolution, file format), check rights clauses carefully, and prioritize contests whose mission matches your artistic goals.