Awarded to the single outstanding image across all categories — the defining photograph of the year.
The top image in each category. Judging is blind to professional status — the best image wins.
Recognizing the best image in each category captured by an amateur photographer. Also may be overall category winner
Awarded to the single best image in RAW Pets. This title is judged independently and does not contribute toward RAW Photographer of the Year.
Awarded to the top image in RAW Junior. This title is judged separately and does not compete with or contribute toward RAW Photographer of the Year.
Each Subcategory will have a Winner with Highly Commended and Commended photos recognized as well.
The RAW Photography Awards celebrate powerful photography created close to home. Winners are selected through blind judging by an international panel of photographers, editors, and conservation storytellers.
Awarded to the single strongest photograph submitted across all RAW categories.
Each RAW category recognises the strongest photograph submitted by the judging panel. They are awarded $250. There is a RAW Gold winner for Amateur and Professionl in each category, but only one $250 winner.
Cash to be determined
Medal · No cash prize
The judging panel may also recognise additional images as Highly Commended or Commended. These photographs will be featured in the RAW Winners Gallery and published on the RAW website. A book will be made available.