The annual Awards program evolved from this ambitious mission to become one of the most highly respected and visually compelling nature photography competitions in the world. More than 17,000 entries are judged every year.

Operating in partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum
of Natural History in Washington, DC, the category Winners and selected Highly Honored photographs are exhibited annually to millions of Museum visitors" http://www.naturesbestphotography.com

Conservation Photographer of the Year award 
 

"New in 2007, the Conservation Photographer of the Year award is presented in alliance with the National Wildlife Federation, the largest nonprofit conservation organization in North America. This award was created to recognize a special individual who has used his or her skills as a nature photographer to implement meaningful and measurable conservation efforts and to inform and educate the public about environmental concerns.

Nominations for this prestigious award will be accepted each year as part of the NBPWSR International Awards competition. Nominations may be made on behalf of other photographers that you know, who meet the criteria, or you may nominate yourself. To nominate someone, you must fill out the nomination form and enclose it with your entry. A short list of nominees will be chosen by our panel of judges, who will contact the nominee for additional details, references, and supporting images.

The 2007 winner is Howard Ruby, an outstanding photographer, business leader, and conservation advocate. Chairman of Oakwood Worldwide, Ruby is not only implementing important plans to reduce greenhouse gases within his own company, but he has also launched a new visually supported mission to bring awareness to climate change concerns through his photography and educational outreach." To learn more, please visit: www.globalwarmingcrusade.com.

View Howard Ruby's Gallery »

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  NEWS & UPDATES

  • Deadline for 2008—Contest entries for the 2008 Windland Smith Rice International Awards are accepted beginning January 28, 2008 and postmarked by April 26, 2008.
    
    ENTRY FORM, GUIDELINES, CATEGORIES, and TIPS are available as Adobe PDF documents:
    • 2008 Awards Entry Form
    • 2008 Awards Guidelines
    • 2008 Awards Categories
    • 2008 Awards Photo Tips

  Visit the new Awards Web site for the 2007 Winners Gallery.

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  GALLERIES OF PAST INTERNATIONAL AWARDS WINNERS

  • 2007 Winners Gallery
  • 2006 Winners Gallery
  • 2005 Winners Gallery
  • 2004 Winners Gallery

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  THE NATURE’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY WINDLAND SMITH RICE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

  "NATURE’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY magazine has created one of the most widely respected and visually compelling nature photography competitions in the world to honor and foster the extraordinary efforts of professional, amateur, and student photographers. Winning photographs are featured in our special Collector’s Edition of NATURE’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY magazine. In alliance with the prestigious Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, award-winning images are also displayed in annual photography exhibits.

  Our goal is to promote photography as an important forum for creative inspiration and expression, natural history education, and conservation motivation.

  Through the Nature’s Best Photography Awards program, we continue to discover new talent among the vast audience of camera users while encouraging new interest in outdoor photography and state-of-the-art technology worldwide." Article from http://www.naturesbestmagazine.com

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