Deadline: August 31, 2023
Are you an amateur or professional photographer with an interest in youth skills? Don’t miss your chance to enter the UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2023!
The competition invites you to submit photos that show the innovative aspects of technical and vocational education and training (TVET). They want you to capture interesting moments showcasing how TVET is equipping young people between the ages of 15-29 with skills for the future. This year’s theme is Skilling youth for the future and submissions should focus on one or all of the following:
- TVET for a sustainable future – photos highlighting green jobs and skills
- Skills for a digitalized world – photos highlighting the digitalization of training and work
- Inclusive TVET – photos highlighting the importance of ensuring equal access to quality TVET, regardless of gender, ethnicity, nationality or disability.
Prizes
The winners of the Skills in Action Photo Competition 2023 will receive the following prizes:
- 1st prize – $750 USD
- 2nd prize – $500 USD
- 3rd prize – $350 USD
Winning photographers and finalists will receive a certificate, and their entries will be featured on UNESCO’s website and across various social media channels. All submissions received will become the property of UNESCO and will be eligible for use in future UNESCO media campaigns, publications and promotional material.
Eligibility
You are eligible to participate as long as:
- you are at least 18 years old.
- you are the owner or copyright holder of the photo entry/entries
Photo Entries
- All entries should be submitted with a title, a brief paragraph (not more than 75 words) explaining the context of the photo, along with where and when it was taken.
- All photos submitted should be in jpeg format. You are encouraged to submit Raw/Tiff files when possible. The longer side should be at least 3,000 pixels. Photographers are allowed to digitally manipulate entries slightly and state the nature of manipulation. Please do not include any marks, logos, watermarks or borders in your photos.
- Your photos should be related to the theme mentioned above.
Selection Process
The selection process will be based on the following criteria:
- Adherence to the theme
- Uniqueness of the concept/shot
- Creativity
- Innovative means of delivering the message
Application
After taking your photo(s):
- Add a title and write a short description for every photo.
- Rename the photo(s) in this format: Lastname_Firstname_title.jpeg (for example: Smith_John_Digital-Futures.jpeg/.tiff)
- Download and complete the submission form and rename the form in this format: Lastname_Firstname_SAPC23.docx
- Make sure you agree with the Terms and Conditions listed in the submission form.
- Send the completed form and the original photo files to unevoc.skills(at)unesco.org, with the following email subject heading: Lastname_Firstname_SAPC23. Note that the attachment size may have a limit. In case of multiple entries that cannot be sent via email, you can use any cloud storage servers you prefer and provide us with the direct link (no sign-up or password required) to download. WeTransfer is an example of an online file sharing service.
For more information, visit Skills in Action Photo Competition.
