Project 52

New Photography Awards Program launched by H.E. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
In what’s great news for photographers in the UAE and world over, H.E. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai has launched The Hamdan International Photography Awards 2011 (HIPA).

The goal of these awards is to nurture a creative generation in the arts and culture arena. The aim is to generate global attention through photography and promote educational programs and the development of the arts. These awards use photography to promote interest in culture and will create a base for photography in Dubai. The first and main category is “Love of the Earth”, the second is “General” and the third category is “Dubai”.

The deadline for submission is December 31st, 2011 so you have plenty of time, but keep this in mind if you’re traveling to exciting locales in summer for your chance to be recognised and rewarded with cash prizes totalling over $100,000.

We’ve summarized the information below for your reference.

Deadline: 31st December, 2011

Who can enter: Amateur and professional photographers and must be above the age of 18.

Do the entrants have to be UAE nationals?

For the Local Award category, citizens of United Arab Emirates are eligible to participate. For the International Award category, citizens of any country are eligible to participate.

How many images can you enter: You can submit a maximum of three photos; one for each theme/category.

Is there a specific theme?

Yes, there are three categories:
“Love of the Earth”,
“General” where photographers can select a topic of choice, and finally:
“Dubai” to showcase the development and culture of the city.

Is there a fee to participate? No entry fee is required.

What are the prizes?

Winners will be announced at the closing ceremony of the award in March 2012. The winners will contacted by email.

How do I participate? Register and complete the online the application form. Your image size must not exceed 2mb and must be in jpeg format.

For more details: view the competition’s terms and conditions, visit the website, or email them at info@hipa.ae.