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.