ONE EARTH. ONE FUTURE. ONE COVETED AWARD.

Greenstorm Global Photography Award is organised annually in association with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). This is a globally popular platform for nature photographers to showcase their rarest creations, and an eminent international jury curates the Global Photo Festival. This green initiative reached 52 countries and has touched over 12 million young minds since its inception in 2009. Join the 14th edition of the awards and get behind the lens for a purpose.

1000 usd

1 Grand Prize

500 usd

1 Jury's Choice

100 usd

3 Special Mentions

CHET KAMAT

Chet Kamat, a global fintech leader, angel investor, photographer, and wanderer.

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Chet Kamat is a global fintech leader, angel investor, photographer and wanderer. With over 35 years of international experience, Chet is currently CEO and Managing Director of Oracle Financial Services Software, a majority-owned subsidiary of Oracle Corporation. A passionate traveller and photographer, Chet has visited over 70 countries. He began with wildlife photography and expanded to include other genres, including street, landscape and portrait photography.
LATIKA NATH

Latika Nath, known as ‘The Tiger Princess of India’ (National Geographic), a conservation ecologist, author, and photographer.

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Latika Nath, also known as ‘The Tiger Princess of India’ (National Geographic), is a conservation ecologist, author and photographer. She is India’s first female biologist with a doctorate in Tigers. She is a member of Wildlife Photographers United London, a Nikon Influencer and an ambassador for the Responsible Tourism Society of India and Travel & Leisure India and South-Asia “A-list”. She is also the Founder and Director of Hidden India, a conservation tourism initiative. She has won many awards, honours, and titles for her work in wildlife conservation and human-animal conflict resolution.
NICK HALL

Nick Hall, a globally recognised and widely awarded photographer known for his epic lifestyle imagery and cinematic style.

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Nick Hall is from Britain and now lives on an island near Seattle. He is globally recognised and widely awarded for his epic lifestyle imagery and cinematic style. A qualified wildlife scientist, Nick blends his passion for the natural world with the specific needs of his clients ranging from environmental non-profits to Fortune 500 companies. Known throughout the industry as a gentle and immersive photographer, his compositions are about capturing our connections to one another and the natural world with deeply emotional and arresting imagery.
SHARAD HAKSAR

Sharad Haskar one of India’s most acclaimed photographers. He has won over 200 regional,

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Sharad Haksar is one of India’s most acclaimed photographers. He has won over 200 regional, national and international awards. He is a Cannes Silver Lion winner and a D&AD nominee, and the only Asian to bag a Gold, Silver, 2 Bronzes and 21 honourable mentions at the prestigious IPA Awards. Sharad is known for his accomplishments in advertising, fashion, still life, travel, and conceptual photography. He is also the founder of OneEyeland.com, the world’s largest virtual community for creative photographers.
THEME

We co-exist with the rest of the natural world, interconnected within the great web of life. The depletion of natural resources and rapid environmental degradation are the results of unsustainable consumption and production.

Let us aim to devise a new world by inspiring humans with the 'power of pictures' that celebrate the unique relationships in nature. Invoke a strong desire in their minds to build a beautiful and sustainable world.

That is why we have selected 'In Harmony with Nature' as the theme for the Greenstorm Global Photography Award 2022. There is a loftier purpose than just prestigious recognitions that gets you behind the lenses yet another time. Come on, pick up your cameras to raise a storm!

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

FAQ's

  • When does the Greenstorm global photography award begin and end?

    The global photography award will begin on the 1st of August 2022 and end on the 31st of August 2022.

  • How do I submit my entries for the Greenstorm global photography award?

    Any photograph relating to the above-mentioned theme clicked between 1 January 2019, till date can be submitted. The entries for the award can be uploaded to the website www.greenstorm.green with a description of not more than 100 words. The images must be in JPEG format and should be below 2 MB in size. The date and location of taking the photograph, and the Exif data is to be uploaded in the fields provided.

  • How many entries can be submitted?

    There are no restrictions on the number of entries. One can submit as many entries as desired for the award.

  • What all can be included in the picture?

    Any nature photograph relating to the theme ‘In Harmony with Nature’ can be included.

  • Is there an entry fee for the Greenstorm global photography award?

    Entry to the award is free.

  • Who can participate in the Greenstorm global photography award?

    Anyone except the members of the Greenstorm Foundation, Organic BPS, the jury and their families can participate.

  • What is the reward for the winners?

    The finalists (the entries shortlisted for the exhibition) and the winners will be recognised in an Online/offline Award Ceremony held in December 2022. There would be 5 awards in total, the details of which are given below.

    The winner of the Greenstorm Global Photography Award (decided based on jury’s marks and public votes) would carry home a cash prize of USD 1000 along with a certificate and medallion.

    The winner of Jury’s Choice (decided based on jury’s marks) would carry home a cash prize of USD 500 along with a certificate and medallion.

    There will be three Special Mentions (based on jury’s marks and public votes) and the winners would carry home a cash prize of USD 100 each along with a certificate and medallion.

  • How will I receive my reward money, if my photograph is selected as an award-winning entry?

    After due diligence, the reward money will be transferred to the respective winners, in adherence with Indian Laws governing the same.

  • How can I know the updates of the Greenstorm global photography award?

    To know about the updates of the award, you can visit our website www.greenstorm.green, or follow our social media handles. If your entry is shortlisted, a confirmation email will be sent to you via the email id provided to us.

  • Is public vote a criterion for selection?

    The four-member Jury will shortlist the images for the Global Photo Festival (25 - 40 images), which will be held in October/November 2022. The shortlisted photos will be exhibited on our website www.greenstorm.green for the public to vote.
    The winners will be chosen based on the marks awarded by the jury together with the public votes gained through the exhibition.

  • Who are the Jury members?

    Chet Kamat, a global fintech leader, angel investor, photographer, and wanderer.

    Latika Nath, known as ‘The Tiger Princess of India’ (National Geographic), a conservation ecologist, author, and photographer.

    Nick Hall, a globally recognised and widely awarded photographer known for his epic lifestyle imagery and cinematic style.

    Sharad Haksar, one of India’s most acclaimed photographers. He has won over 200 regional, national, and international awards.

  • What are the terms and conditions?

    · The photograph must be an original one taken by the contestant

    · Plagiarised photos will be disqualified

    · The entries should not have any identification details of the contestant

    · The jury’s decision would be final and conclusive

    · While entering the contest, the participant agrees that the image becomes the property of Greenstorm Foundation and can be displayed or featured in any media, websites, etc., at the Foundation’s sole discretion.

    · Candidates would be expected to submit RAW/ camera original images on request.

    · Digital manipulation to a minimal extent would be allowed. Gross manipulation/ adding / deleting would call for disqualification of images.

    · Any dispute with regard to the global photography award would be subject to Ernakulam jurisdiction.

FAQ's

The global photography award will begin on the 1st of August 2022 and end on the 31st of August 2022.

Any photograph relating to the above-mentioned theme clicked between 1 January 2019, till date can be submitted. The entries for the award can be uploaded to the website www.greenstorm.green with a description of not more than 100 words. The images must be in JPEG format and should be below 2 MB in size. The date and location of taking the photograph, and the Exif data is to be uploaded in the fields provided.

There are no restrictions on the number of entries. One can submit as many entries as desired for the award.

Any nature photograph relating to the theme ‘In Harmony with Nature’ can be included.

Entry to the award is free.

Anyone except the members of the Greenstorm Foundation, Organic BPS, the jury and their families can participate.

The finalists (the entries shortlisted for the exhibition) and the winners will be recognised in an Online/offline Award Ceremony held in December 2022. There would be 5 awards in total, the details of which are given below.

The winner of the Greenstorm Global Photography Award (decided based on jury’s marks and public votes) would carry home a cash prize of USD 1000 along with a certificate and medallion.

The winner of Jury’s Choice (decided based on jury’s marks) would carry home a cash prize of USD 500 along with a certificate and medallion.

There will be three Special Mentions (based on jury’s marks and public votes) and the winners would carry home a cash prize of USD 100 each along with a certificate and medallion.

After due diligence, the reward money will be transferred to the respective winners, in adherence with Indian Laws governing the same.

To know about the updates of the award, you can visit our website www.greenstorm.green, or follow our social media handles. If your entry is shortlisted, a confirmation email will be sent to you via the email id provided to us.

The four-member Jury will shortlist the images for the Global Photo Festival (25 - 40 images), which will be held in October/November 2022. The shortlisted photos will be exhibited on our website www.greenstorm.green for the public to vote.
The winners will be chosen based on the marks awarded by the jury together with the public votes gained through the exhibition.

Chet Kamat, a global fintech leader, angel investor, photographer, and wanderer.

Latika Nath, known as ‘The Tiger Princess of India’ (National Geographic), a conservation ecologist, author, and photographer.

Nick Hall, a globally recognised and widely awarded photographer known for his epic lifestyle imagery and cinematic style.

Sharad Haksar, one of India’s most acclaimed photographers. He has won over 200 regional, national, and international awards.

· The photograph must be an original one taken by the contestant

· Plagiarised photos will be disqualified

· The entries should not have any identification details of the contestant

· The jury’s decision would be final and conclusive

· While entering the contest, the participant agrees that the image becomes the property of Greenstorm Foundation and can be displayed or featured in any media, websites, etc., at the Foundation’s sole discretion.

· Candidates would be expected to submit RAW/ camera original images on request.

· Digital manipulation to a minimal extent would be allowed. Gross manipulation/ adding / deleting would call for disqualification of images.

· Any dispute with regard to the global photography award would be subject to Ernakulam jurisdiction.

2021

WINNER

Mohamad Reza Masoumi

1st RUNNER UP

Jophel botero Ybiosa

2nd RUNNER UP

Hadi Dehghanpour

2020

WINNER

Rakayet Ul Karim Rakim

1st RUNNER UP

Mohammed Noufal

2nd RUNNER UP

Kartikeya Grover
From all over the world!