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The Gold Coast
Photography Awards

A celebration of our coastal paradise.

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Welcome to the Gold Coast Photography Awards, a celebration of the beauty, culture and unique charm of the Gold Coast.

This Competition invites photographers of all levels to capture the essence of our coastal paradise, from its golden beaches and vibrant oceans to its lush hinterlands and its dynamic cityscapes.

Join us in showcasing the very best of the Gold Coast through the Art of Photography.

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our 2025 category winners.

Landscape: Matt Marny. Underwater: Josh Blank. GC Lifestyle: Louise Rumian. Wildlife & Nature: Anthony Brown. Creative: Cheryl Branson. Surf & Waves: Josh Bystrom. Overall Winner: Josh Blank.

our 2025 finalists.

Landscape: Matt Marny, David Bostock, Jeremy Tomlinson. Underwater: Josh Blank, Clay Harris, Zeke Laing. GCLifestyle: Louise Rumian, Nicola Paznanovich, Alison Gowland. Wildlife & Nature: Anthony Brown, Isaac Wishart, Karen Brough. Creative: Cheryl Branson, Bob Charlton, Luke Workmann. Surf & Waves: Josh Bystrom, Travis Johnson, Hannah Anderson. 

Sponsors

2026 sponsors.

Nikon Australia official Partner for the GCPA
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Balter Brewery official GCPA partner
The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary local GCPA supporter
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Tweed Gold Coast Dive Charters to cook and whale watching
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