This year, in addition to $5,000, the Grand Prize winners will each receive a voyage to Antarctica with HX Expeditions to combine birding, conservation, and exploration on a one-of-a-kind trip.

Winning photos and videos will be published in the Fall 2026 issue of Audubon magazine and on audubon.org. Youth entrants can also win a special prize: A trip to Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine for an unforgettable summer experience. Combine your passion for birds and photography, and apply while you still can!

We are grateful to our generous sponsor for helping make this year’s awards possible.