Online applications are invited for the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2024 by the Royal Meteorological Society, UK. The last date for submission of entries is June 18, 2024.

About the Royal Meteorological Society

The Royal Meteorological Society is the UK’s Professional and Learned Society for weather and climate.

About the Competition

Now in its ninth year, Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year showcases the world’s most striking weather and climate photographs and provides an international platform to raise awareness about the environmental issues putting the planet at risk. The competition is open to photographers of all ages and abilities, including professionals and amateurs, and is completely free to enter.

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today, and its impact on the environment and human health significantly affects sustainable economic growth and the future of society. The competition, hosted by the Royal Meteorological Society, provides an ongoing commentary on the fragility and beauty of the planet.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The competition is free to enter and open to individuals of all abilities.
  • The Standard Chartered Young Weather Photographer category is open to anyone under the age of 18. Please note that if you are under the age of 13, entries must be submitted by an adult on your behalf.

Categories & Prizes

There are three categories:

Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year (Main)

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The Weather Photographer of the Year competition, open to photographers worldwide, offers a Β£5,000 cash prize to the best overall photograph showcasing the beauty and power of weather.

Standard Chartered Mobile Weather Photographer of the Year

The Mobile Category of the competition offered a cash prize of Β£2,500 to the winner, specifically for photographs taken on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

Standard Chartered Young Weather Photographer of the Year

The Young Weather Photographer of the Year awards a cash prize of Β£750 and is open to anyone under the age of 18 years old to submit their weather and climate-related photographs.

How to Submit?

Interested and eligible participants can submit their entries via this link.

Submission Guidelines

  • Photographs submitted for the competition must have been taken between June 18, 2019, and June 18, 2024.
  • If eligible, photographers are allowed to submit a maximum of five images per category.
  • When submitting a photograph, please provide the highest possible resolution available and provide further detail to tell more about you and your photograph.
  • Entries by email or post are not accepted.

Submission Deadline

June 18, 2024.

Click here to view the official notification of the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2024.