Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Rated Intermediate, this international Natural History Museum competition is for wildlife photographers aged 17 or under, with separate age categories. Entrants submit original images online and may progress to finalist recognition, exhibition and awards. The main challenge is combining ethical observation, technical control, patience and visual storytelling in a photograph that reveals something meaningful about nature.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Intermediate Level
5 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
Up to 17
School level
Young photographers aged 17 and under; categories include 10 and Under, 11-14, and 15-17.
Registration method
Individual Allowed
Competition stages
Online image submission, judging, finalist notification, exhibition and awards.
Fee
Free
Online / in-person
Online
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
4 Dec 2025
Competition starts
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition ends
Not yet announced by the organiser
Editorial perspective
Our Take
High-profile international youth wildlife and nature photography competition run by the Natural History Museum. Entries for the latest checked cycle are closed; monitor the official page for the next opening.