Juried Calls & Exhibitions
2026 NCOA National Photography Awards
| Entry Dates | 3/15/26, 11:00 AM - 1/16/26, 1:00 AM 49 Days Left |
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| Entry Fee? | No |
| Contact Information Virginia United States |
Description
Call For Professional And Amateur Photographers Based In The USA
THEME: Stronger Together: Family. Community. Connection.
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) invites photographers to showcase adults aged 60+ thriving through family, friendship, and community. Celebrate empowered individuals, supportive families, and the vibrant connections that bring joy, purpose, and vitality—demonstrating that aging well means staying active, engaged, and connected.
“Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.” — Brené Brown
Entry Fee: Free
AWARDS:
NCOA will grant the following awards:
First Place Award: $1,000
Second Place Award: $600
Public Vote Award: $500
Eight Merit Awards: $300 each
Ten Honorable Awards: $150 each
All selected artworks will appear on the virtual ncoaGallery.org website. In addition, 20 award-winning photographs will be printed on high-quality, large-format canvas for presentation in the onsite exhibition at NCOA 2026 Age+Action Conference in Arlington, VA; showcased in multiple art galleries throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (DMV); and proudly included in the permanent collection at NCOA’s headquarters in Crystal City, VA.