Prizes
Take a look at what you could win in this year's competition.
Overall winner
The overall winner will receive a Deer Rut Special UK weekend photography break with award-winning wildlife photographer Danny Green's team at Natures Images.
Worth £675, this fabulous prize includes two nights' accommodation with a parent or guardian. The overall winner will also receive an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy.
Under 12 years
The winner will receive a £200 gift voucher, an exclusive photoshoot at one of our animal centres, and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy, plus a Camtraptions PIR Motion Sensor and camera connecting cable.
Runner-up receives a voucher for the RSPCA online shop.
Commended entrants will receive a certificate.
12–15 years
The winner will receive a £350 gift voucher, an exclusive photoshoot at one of our animal centres, and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy, plus a Camtraptions PIR Motion Sensor and camera connecting cable.
Runner-up receives a voucher for the RSPCA online shop.
Commended entrants will receive a certificate.
16–18 years
The winner will receive a £500 gift voucher, an exclusive photoshoot at one of our animal centres, and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy, plus a Camtraptions PIR Motion Sensor and camera connecting cable.
Runner-up receives a voucher for the RSPCA online shop.
Commended entrants will receive a certificate.
Portfolio
The winner will receive a £500 gift voucher and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy.
Runner-up receives a voucher for the RSPCA online shop.
Commended entrants will receive a certificate.
Small world
The winner will receive a £300 gift voucher and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy.
Runner-up receives a voucher for the RSPCA online shop.
Commended entrants will receive a certificate.
Pet personalities
The winner will receive a £300 gift voucher and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy.
Runner-up receives a voucher for the RSPCA online shop.
Commended entrants will receive a certificate.
Pet portraits
The winner will receive a £300 gift voucher and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy.
Runner-up receives a voucher for the RSPCA online shop.
Commended entrants will receive a certificate.
A better world for animals
The winner will receive a £300 gift voucher and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy.
Runner-up receives a voucher for the RSPCA online shop.
Commended entrants will receive a certificate.
Urban animals
The winner will receive a £300 gift voucher and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy.
Runner-up receives a voucher for the RSPCA online shop.
Commended entrants will receive a certificate.
Mobile phone and devices
The winner will receive a £300 gift voucher and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy.
Runner-up receive a voucher for the RSPCA online shop.
Commended entrants will receive a certificate.
Documenting animals
The winner will receive a £400 gift voucher and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy.
Runner-up receives a voucher for the RSPCA online shop.
Commended entrants will receive a certificate.
People's choice award
The winner will receive a £100 gift voucher in March 2026 and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy.