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UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2026
UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
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Funding amount
1st Prize: USD 750
2nd Prize: USD 500
3rd Prize: USD 350
Winners also receive an official certificate and promotional exposure
Deadline
August 31, 2026
Level
Mid Career
Early Career
Other
What's covered
Cash Award
Publication
Global Media Exposure
Global Recognition
About this opportunity
The UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2026 invites amateur and professional photographers to capture inspiring examples of how Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) equips young people with skills for the future. The 2026 competition focuses on equity and inclusion, green skills and sustainability, digital transformation and artificial intelligence, and innovation and excellence.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be the owner or copyright holder of the submitted photograph.
- Submit photographs related to one or more of the official competition categories.
- You may submit up to one entry per category, with a maximum of four submissions.
- Each submission must include:
- A title.
- A description of no more than 75 words.
- Information about where and when the photograph was taken.
- Completed submission form.
- Photos must be submitted in JPEG format.
- The longest side of the image must be at least 3,000 pixels.
- Identifiable people appearing in photographs must have given consent.
- AI-generated photographs are not permitted.
- AI cannot be used to extend, expand or generate parts of submitted photographs.
- Watermarks, logos, borders and other visible markings are prohibited.