Onewater, together with UNESCO, WWAP, and UNEP, announce their 6th edition of the Walk of Water Photostory Contest. Entries are open now through November 30, 2026.
With a focus on under-documented water stories this year's theme "Out of Sight" intends to highlight those behind-the-scenes water stories like, but not limited to:
- Positive solutions in wastewater management
- Ecosystem health
- The hidden costs of polluted water
- Sports and living in or around pools, lakes, rivers, etc.
- The value of blue spaces
- The importance of safe drinking water.
This contest is free to enter. Submit your work before November 30, 2026 for a chance to win one of the prizes (total prize pool is US$9000) and be featured in the 2027 Walk of Water exhibitions.
"The 2026 Walk of Water Photostory Contest, organized by Onewater and supported by UNESCO WWAP and UNEP, is open for submissions from October 1 to November 30. Under the theme "Out of Sight", it invites photographers to document the hidden side of water: wastewater, contamination, sanitation, and the people working behind the scenes to keep communities safe. The contest is free to enter and offers USD 9,000 in total prize money." - Onewater
Submit Your Work
Visit Onewater's Walk of Water Photostory Contest: Out of Sight page to learn more about the details and guidelines. Use Onewater's Photo Submission Portal to enter your work. All entries must be submitted by November 30, 2026.
Set Yourself Up for Success
Our multi-award-winning ambassadors share a few of their most discerning tips for submitting your underwater photos for competition, read through these articles to set yourself up for success.
- Photo Contest Tips From a 100x Winner
- Tips on Entering a Photo Contest
- Entering a Photo Contest with a Winner's Mindset
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