Congratulations to the winners of the
2024 K12 Photo Competition!
This year’s photo competition was a spectacular success, with over 12,000 stunning entries from talented K-12 students nationwide! This event, now in its ninth year, has become a beloved tradition, celebrating the incredible creativity and artistic expression of young photographers.
We are thrilled to announce that we awarded a whopping $20,000 in cash prizes! In each grade level, the 1st place winner received $1,000, the 2nd place winner $500, and the People’s Choice winner—determined by public voting—received $100.
Watch the winner reveal and meet the extraordinary winners of the K12 Photography Competition below:
Competition Details
- Open to students in grades K–12 whether enrolled at K12-powered schools or any other school in the U.S.
- Parents or guardians of students under the age of 13 must submit entries on behalf of their student(s).
- All photo entries must be taken by the student during the contest entry period (May 28, 2024–August 26, 2024)
- Public voting will happen through the Photo Competition landing page throughout the Judging Period (effective 9 AM (ET) on August 27, 2024, through 5 PM (ET) on September 27, 2024). Any individual will be eligible to vote and will be allowed one vote per day during the voting period.
- There is no limit to the number of photographs a student can enter.
- AI-generated photos are not eligible.
Cash Prizes for Every Grade Level
$1,000
1st place per grade
$500
2nd place per grade
$100
People’s Choice winner per grade
Voting Deadline
Public voting will happen through the Photo Competition landing page effective 9 AM (ET) on August 27, 2024, through 5 PM (ET) on September 27, 2024. Any individual will be eligible to vote and will be allowed one vote per day during the voting period.
Competition Timeline
Aug. 26
Photo submissions deadline
Aug. 27 - Sept. 27
Judging Period and People's Choice Voting
October 30, 2024
Winners announced
Judging Criteria
Impact and Storytelling (50%)
Judges assess the photo’s ability to captivate and convey a story or emotion. Does it have a clear focal point? Does it evoke feelings or spark curiosity? A compelling photo that engages viewers and tells a story would score high in this category.
Creativity and Composition (25%)
Judges consider artistic elements, including composition, framing, and visual balance. Is the photo well-composed? Does it demonstrate creative use of angles, lines, and perspective?
Technical Proficiency (25%)
Judges evaluate technical aspects such as exposure, focus, and sharpness. Is the photo properly exposed? Are details clear and well-defined? A photograph demonstrating technical proficiency, characterized by good lighting and focus, would receive a high score in this category.
Check out last year’s winners!
Please review the rules and regulations related to the K12 Photo competition. When registering you must agree to these terms and conditions.
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