British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) 2026
The British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) is the leading dedicated wildlife competition for British and Irish subjects, with strict ethical rules around animal welfare and authenticity. The 2026 cycle was judged in March; the 15th edition is open for entries with a deadline of 7 June 2026 to be judged in 2027. AI-generated or heavily altered images are prohibited.
- Deadline
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- Entry fee
- Per-entry fees; specific 2026 amounts not surfaced; free for Youth entrants
- Results
- March 9, 2026
Authenticity policy
AI policy
The BWPA rules prohibit AI-generated or heavily altered images. Basic processing is allowed, with denoise and sharpening tools permitted.
RAW files
Not specified
Editing rules
BWPA accepts only images taken in Britain or the British Isles. The code of ethics prohibits injuring, distressing, or intentionally disturbing animals, plus tape lures, decoys to provoke behaviour, and live baiting. Denoise and sharpening tools are permitted, but AI-generated or heavily altered images are not.
Verified on June 12, 2026