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British Wildlife Photography Awards
31 March 2010
Natural England sponsor the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2010. After a successful first year and widely acclaimed photographic exhibition celebrating British wildlife, the BWPA announced the launch of its second competition, now open for entries.
Grey seal (c) Alexander Mustard
A competition celebrating the diversity of the natural history of the British Isles
Call for entries as the competion opens
Win a prestigious award, up to £20,000 worth of prizes and exposure in a nationwide touring exhibition and accompanying book.
To reflect that 2010 has been declared International Year of Biodiversity by the United Nations, the competition includes a special award for conservation photography and a new category dedicated to British biodiversity and native species under threat. In the year when the UN Convention on Biological Diversity is highlighting the unprecedented global loss of species, these two new additions will focus attention on how our native species are coping.
This year‘s British Wildlife Photography Awards are sponsored by Natural England.
Dr Helen Phillips, chief executive, said: “In the International Year of Biodiversity, this competition is a great way of inspiring people to really appreciate the wonders of this country’s wildlife. I hope photographers of all ages will pick up their cameras and get outside to enjoy the fantastic array of animals and plants living all around us.”
There are ten categories to excite the imagination, as well as two special awards to encourage participation by young people, schools and youth community groups.
Animal Portraits
Animal Behavior
Urban Wildlife
Hidden Britain
Coast and Marine
Wildlife in my Back Yard
Habitat
British Seasons
International Year of Biodoversity
The 2020VISION Special Award
The competition is also supported by: WWF, The Wildlife Trusts, RSPB, Countryside Council for Wales, Outdoor Photography Magazine, Scottish Natural Heritage, The National Trust and The National Trust for Scotland.
With a prize fund of up to £20,000 and the overall winner receiving a cash prize of £5,000, the images receiving judges’ commendations will be included in a series of nationwide exhibitions throughout 2010/2011, including a prestigious launch and awards event in London in October.
For more detailed information about the competition, how to enter, a full description of categories, shooting tips, and terms & conditions, please visit: www.bwpawards.org
The closing date is Friday 4 June 2010.
