RSPCA Young Photographer Awards

Save the date - Thursday, 19 December 2024 at 12pm.

Join us here for the livestream of this year's awards ceremony where the 2024 winners will be announced!

This year's winners have been announced. Congratulations to Anwen Whitehead, 15, who was crowned our Overall winner for her beautiful image 'Daydreaming in the Chamomiles'.

You can check out the Gallery to see all 13 winners and the other finalists.

Don't miss this year's competition - opens for entries on Tuesday, 6 May.

Join us for the Awards ceremony – streaming live!

Click below to watch the livestream of the Awards ceremony from 11.45am today.

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How to enter the competition

1 Choose your subject. Check out our categories and gallery for inspiration.

2 Take the pictures. Check the photo tips section if you need guidance.

3 Enter your details. Introduce yourself and your images, and take a look at the rules of entry.

4 Upload your photos! Your photos should be no bigger than 10MB, in JPEG format.

Prize categories

2024 winners

A gannet with wings outstretched in the air.

Under 12

Are you mad about photography (or just animal-mad) and want to share your best photos? If you're aged 11 or under when the competition closes, then this is the category for you.

An adult puffin sitting among chamomile flowers.

12–15

This category is for anyone aged between 12 and 15 when the competition closes. If you love taking photos, then why not put your skills to good use and create some amazing shots of animals?

16–18

This category is for anyone aged between 16 and 18 when the competition closes. If you're a keen photographer, put your skills to the test and take some amazing shots of animals.

A cat lying on their front over their paws.

Pet portraits

Does your pet love sitting still for a portrait? Do you fancy yourself as Pet portraits champion? Then we want to see your work!

A cat perched on the bannister at the top of the stairs staring out.

Pet personalities

If you can't resist sneaking a snap of your pet while they're at play, or asleep, or doing any of the other super-cute things pets do... well, then this is the category for you!

A spider on a large web with a low, rising sun behind.

Small world

Sometimes wild animals lurk right under our noses. This is your chance to capture them on your camera or mobile phone.

Mobile phone and devices

Are you always using your mobile phone to take photos? This category is for everyone, whether you're just starting out or a pro with your camera!

A silhouette of a fox sitting on the grass against the backdrop of a house.

Portfolio

The Portfolio category is a tough challenge for any keen photographer. Can you put together five fabulous shots, linked by a great idea, location or theme?

The silhouette of a bird underneath a pier.

City life

As landscapes change, so do animals. They’re part of urban life too – and this is your chance to reveal their secret lives with your photo skills.

An owlet held by a professional handler.

Better world

We want to inspire everyone to create a better world for animals. This category is for pictures that show what a better world for all animals looks like.