PRIZE DETAILS: Winner of the open Category will receive:
Title of “Sony World Photography Awards Open Photographer of The Year”
$5,000
Winning image showcased in the London exhibition and the winners book
International exposure on the WPO website
Global media coverage
Flights to London, 2 nights accommodation in a hotel and VIP tickets to attend the Sony World Photography Awards gala ceremony in April 2013
Digital SLR camera equipment from Sony

Winner of the Youth Award will receive:
Title of “Sony World Photography Awards Youth Award Winner”
Winning image showcased in the London exhibition and the winners book
International exposure on the WPO website
Global media coverage
Flights to London, 2 nights accommodation in a hotel and VIP tickets to attend the Sony World Photography Awards gala ceremony, April 2013
Digital SLR camera equipment from Sony

Winner of the Moving Image Award will receive: (Coming Soon!)

Winner of the best overall Student Focus photograph will receive: (Coming Soon!)

Winner of the best overall 3D Award will receive:
Title of “Sony World Photography Awards 3D Photographer of The Year”
Winning image showcased in the London exhibition
Global media coverage
Flights to London, 2 nights accommodation in a hotel and VIP tickets to attend the Sony World Photography Awards gala ceremony in April 2013
3D equipment from Sony

Winner of the “L’iris d’Or” will receive:
Title of “Sony World Photography Awards Photographer of The Year"
$25,000
Membership to the “World Photography Academy”
Exhibition showcase of entire winning series at the Sony World Photography Awards 2013 exhibition and winners book
International exposure on the WPO website
Global media coverage
Flights to London, 2 nights accommodation in a hotel and VIP tickets to attend the Sony World Photography Awards gala ceremony, April 2013
Digital SLR camera equipment from Sony ELIGIBILITY: Open to All Not eligible to enter? - Find contest where you are.

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(d) inclusion within any materials promoting of the Competition and / or any exhibition organised by WPO, in the promotion of the WPO
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