Iraq: Photography Award 2025
Welcome to our annual photography contest. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCS) Photography Award is an annual photography contest, launched for the first time back in 2021, to encourage Iraqi photographers to highlight humanitarian issues affecting local communities. This year, we invite you to explore the theme of "Agriculture".
Agriculture: Heritage and Wealth
In the heart of Mesopotamia—where the first seeds of civilization were sown—Iraq’s story with agriculture began. From the fertile plains between the Tigris and Euphrates, ancient communities pioneered farming techniques that shaped human history. Today, agriculture remains not just a livelihood, but a cultural legacy and a vital source of wealth for generations of Iraqis.
This year's photography contest invites you, Iraqi photographers, to explore the theme of "Agriculture" through your lenses, which will tell us a story of beauty, resilience, and authentic traditions rooted in our land.
Contest Rules
- The photo must reflect the contest's theme (agriculture) and be taken in Iraq.
- The photo must be in JPEG format (.jpg) with a resolution of 300 dpi, and the smallest side of the photo must be at least 2,000 pixels.
- The submitted photo should not contain added elements (such as texts, signatures, logos, and frames).
- The submitted photo should not contain excessive editing or retouching that goes beyond basic technical alterations.
- The photo must be taken between 2023 and 2025.
- Each photographer may submit only one photo.
- The photographer must have taken the photo themselves without infringing on the intellectual property rights, literary rights, trademarks, or rights to privacy of any person or entity.
- The submission must include a clear and comprehensive description of the photo.
- The photographer must adhere to the ethics of photojournalism, depicting the subject in a respectful and ethical manner, and must obtain written consent from the subjects pictured in the photo.
- The photographer guarantees ownership of the submitted photo and that it was taken by them, including the date it was taken.
- By participating in the competition, the photographer agrees to grant the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCS) the exclusive right to use the photo for informational, promotional and fundraising purposes in any media, including but not limited to exhibitions, publications, and their social media platforms, with the photographer’s name credited.
To Win the Prize
Selection Criteria
- Submissions will be evaluated by a jury of professional photographers selected by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCS).
- The winning photos for the first three places will be determined by the jury based on artistic value, concept, and clarity. The audience award will be determined by public voting on ICRC’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Prizes
First Prize:
1,500,000 Iraqi Dinars
Second Prize:
1,250,000 Iraqi Dinars
Third Prize:
750,000 Iraqi Dinars
Audience Award Prize:
500,000 Iraqi Dinars
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