Entries close 24 March 2026
We recommend reviewing the categories, eligibility, submission guidelines and judging criteria before entering. Full details on entry fees and deadlines are provided below.
WAY celebrates and rewards excellence in wildlife art, inviting emerging and established artists to submit artwork that showcases the beauty of the natural world and fights for its protection.
Recognising artistic excellence and supporting conservation.
Overall Winner £5,000 cash prize, the title Wildlife Artist of the Year 2026, and a £5,000 conservation donation made in their name.
Overall Runner-up £1,000 cash prize and a £1,000 conservation donation made in their name.
Category Winners £500 cash prize awarded for each category.
Youth Exclusive Winner A £500 cash prize celebrating emerging young talent.
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painting the beauty back into the darkness faced by so many species
Hear directly from our artists on how Wildlife Wildlife Artist of the Year is a powerful tool to raise awareness of the issues facing our natural world.
“I set up my Foundation with the sole purpose of giving something back to the animals that helped me achieve success as an artist. At a time when the world’s wildlife is under such devastating pressure from expanding human populations and the illegal trade it seems fitting that we take a step back and reflect on the sheer beauty and diversity of our natural world and what could be lost if we do not truly appreciate the value of the world around us.”
