Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2026
Annual international competition celebrating the funniest moments in wildlife photography. Founded in 2015 by Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam. Free to enter, open to everyone worldwide with any camera brand. Nine categories: Mammals, Birds, Reptiles/Amphibians/Insects, Fish & Aquatic Species, Nikon Young Photographer, Nikon Junior, Portfolio, Nikon Video, and People's Choice Award. Grand prize: week-long safari for two at Alex Walker's Serian in the Maasai Mara, Kenya. Category winners receive Nikon cameras and lenses plus handmade trophies. Over 10,000 entries from 100+ countries. Proceeds support wildlife conservation.
Jury: Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE, Co-Founder · Tom Sullam, Co-Founder · Kate Humble, TV Presenter & Author · Hugh Dennis, Comedian & Actor · Will Burrard-Lucas, Wildlife Photographer · Daisy Gilardini, Wildlife Photographer · Charlie Hamilton James, National Geographic Photographer · Stuart Goldsmith, Climate Comedian & Speaker · Jamie Smart, Wildlife Photographer · Cam Whitnall, Wildlife Photographer & TV Presenter · Roxy Furman, Wildlife Filmmaker & Photographer · Will Travers OBE, Born Free Foundation · Bella Lack, Conservationist & Author · Luke Inman, Underwater Photographer & Filmmaker · Hannah Stitfall, Wildlife Filmmaker & TV Presenter · Charlotte Kemsley, Regional Director, Nikon
Organized by Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards