Photography Contest
Kolga Tbilisi Photo Award 2025
Deadline |
CLOSEDTheme |
Several categoriesTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
$30Prizes |
Cash PrizeHost |
Kolga Tbilisi PhotoFrom February 10, 2025, to March 15, 2025, the largest and most prestigious photo competition in Georgia is announced as part of KOLGA TBILISI PHOTO. The jury members will select the best photo projects and determine the winners in each category.
This year’s competition categories include:
Documentary Series
Reportage
Conceptual Photo Project
Best One-Shot /Single Image
Mobile Photo – one shot
The KOLGA AWARD is $6,000. The winners of the first three categories receive 1500-1500 US dollars each. In the Best One Shot category, the winner will receive $1,000, and in the Mobile Photo category, the winner of One Shot will receive $500.
The winners of "KOLGA TBILISI PHOTO AWARD" 2025 will be announced on May 2, 2025.
From May 2, Kolga Tbilisi Photo will hold local and international exhibitions.
This year’s competition categories include:
Documentary Series
Reportage
Conceptual Photo Project
Best One-Shot /Single Image
Mobile Photo – one shot
The KOLGA AWARD is $6,000. The winners of the first three categories receive 1500-1500 US dollars each. In the Best One Shot category, the winner will receive $1,000, and in the Mobile Photo category, the winner of One Shot will receive $500.
The winners of "KOLGA TBILISI PHOTO AWARD" 2025 will be announced on May 2, 2025.
From May 2, Kolga Tbilisi Photo will hold local and international exhibitions.
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