2026 PRIZES
GOLDEN SHOT AWARDS 2026 PRIZES
We look forward to seeing your exquisite works and believe that this competition will provide an excellent opportunity for the flourishing of top talents in the international arena.
1000$ CASH PRIZE
At the international Golden Shot Photography Awards, a cash prize of $1,000 USD is awarded to the Best Photographer of the Year, whose work receives the highest score from the jury. This prize is presented along with the official trophy, a medal of excellence, and a verified digital certificate.
CATEGORY WINNERS
Golden Shot Photography Awards Medals
The Golden Shot Photography Awards Medals are awarded exclusively to the first-place winners of each competition category, recognizing works that demonstrate the highest levels of creativity, technical excellence, and artistic expression. These medals serve as a mark of distinction and official recognition from one of the most prestigious international photography competitions.
Receiving a Golden Shot Medal is not only an artistic honor but also a testament to the photographer’s professional standing and the global value of their work. The medal acts as a lasting symbol, helping the awarded photographers gain international visibility and recognition.
DIGITAL CERTIFICATE
Digital certificates are issued exclusively to top winners, honorable mentions, and accepted entries in the international Golden Shot Photography Awards.
These certificates formally recognize the photographer’s achievement and distinction, including details of their rank, category, and submitted work. Digital certificates can be presented in professional portfolios, online profiles, or social media, ensuring international recognition and validation of the photographer’s work.
Receiving a certificate is not only a mark of skill and creativity, but also a formal acknowledgment of the photographer’s accomplishments on a global scale.
ANNUAL BOOK
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The Golden Shot Annual Photo Book is an official and curated collection of awarded photographs from the Golden Shot Photography Awards, published annually with the aim of preserving and showcasing the finest achievements in contemporary photography.
This book features the works of top winners and honorees across various competition categories, representing the highest standards of artistic quality, creativity, and professional vision from selected photographers around the world.
As the official archive of the competition’s results, the Golden Shot Annual Photo Book provides a valuable platform for international visibility and recognition. All published works are presented with full credit, including the photographer’s name, artwork title, and country of activity.
The publication of this book reflects Golden Shot’s commitment to advancing professional photography, documenting the annual outcomes of the awards, and fostering meaningful connections between photographers, jurors, curators, and photography enthusiasts worldwide.
