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!

The Gold Coast Photography Awards opened 7 categories for 2026! 1. Landscape 2. GC Lifestyle 3. Creative 4. Underwater 5. Surf & Waves 6. Wildlife 7. Action Camera / Powered by Insta360 For more information about categories check https://www.goldcoastphotographyawards.com.au/categories (https://www.goldcoastphotographyawards.com.au/categories)

The Gold Coast Photography Awards is open for anyone living in Australia 16+ years old that loves photography and is ready to share their best Gold Coast photos.

Photographers can submit as many photos as they like per category. We encourage everyone to submit their best work! Submissions are individual and very simple; that means multiple submissions at once are not possible due to all the information that needs to be provided for each photo. Please submit one photo at a time. 🙂

Submission cost is AUD$10 per photo submitted.

Submissions open from the 1st of March until the 31st of March. Join our VIP List on our website to stay tuned for an Early Bird discount for Limited Time Only!

This year, five incredibly talented industry professionals have joined the judging panel. To learn more about them, check our About Us Page. https://www.goldcoastphotographyawards.com.au/about (https://www.goldcoastphotographyawards.com.au/about)

For details about the judging criteria of the GCPA 2025, please visit our Categories Page. https://www.goldcoastphotographyawards.com.au/categories (https://www.goldcoastphotographyawards.com.au/categories)

Yes! The Gold Coast Photography Awards believes in recognising talent and our mission is get the community together and highlight our coastal paradise. This year we have over $25,000 in prizes! We will award prizes to the winner of each category, the runner ups and to the overall winner.