Nikon Photo Contest 2016 - 2017

Nikon Photo Contest is conducted by Nikon Corporation International every year since 1969 to offer a chance to the photographers worldwide to communicate and to enhance the image-making culture uniform for amateurs and professionals. The period of application for Nikon Photo Contest is October 17,2016, to January 17,2017. The Nikon Photo Contest fosters a passionate community that supports the photographers and filmmakers who are willing to share stories and impact the thinking of people through images.

Scholarship:

  • This year it is the 36th year of the photography contest and for this year edition the photographs will be accepted from any device including the smartphones
  • The applicants have to depict what home means to them through their photographs or videos.

Nikon Photo Contest Reward

Grand Prize: A trophy, an award certificate, Nikon products worth 1,000, 000 yen, 500,000 yen in cash and a chance to show his⟋her portfolio on Nikon Photo Contest Website.

The grand prize will be separate from the 1st place of each category. Only 1 grand prize will be awarded for the entire contest. The grand prize winner can also exhibit his⟋her other work for which he⟋she holds a copyright on the awards website.

  • 1st Prize in Each Category
    • A trophy, an award certificate, Nikon products worth 500,000 yen and also an opportunity to showcase his⟋her portfolio on the Nikon Photo Contest Website.
    • Only 1 award shall be awarded for each category. (Total 6 categories)
    • Winners can also exhibit their other work for which they hold a copyright on the awards website.
  • 2nd Prize- 5 in each Category
    • A trophy, an award certificate and Nikon products worth 200,000 yen.
    • 5 awards shall be awarded for each category.
  • 3rd Prize- 10 in each Category
    • A trophy, an award certificate and Nikon products worth 100,000 yen.
    • 10 awards shall be awarded for each category.
  • Participants award for most popular entry: A trophy, an award certificate and 500,000 yen. Only 1 award for the entire contest.
  • Generation N: For Under 19 years of age
    • An award certificate and Nikon products worth 300,000 yen.
    • This award is for under age 19 applicants.
    • 10 awards will be awarded from this category.
    • Applicants under age 19 (at the time of application during September 9,2014 to December 15,2014) shall be eligible to receive this award from all the categories.
    • Winners will be required to submit their age proof. Winning shall be revoked in case the documents are not provided.

NOTE: Prizes can be changed without notice. But, prizes cannot be exchanged, transferred or reclaimed for cash

Conducted by: Nikon Corporation

Eligibility: All ages

Last date for Application: Feb 27,2017

Examrace Team at Feb 7, 2017