Prizes2024-01-15T11:46:43+02:00

2023 Prizes

We’re excited to announce the prizes, worth over R250 000, for the 2023 South African Photographer of The Year!

SAPOTY 2023 SPONSORS

THE 2023 SOUTH AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR PRIZES

OVER R250 000 IN PRIZES TO BE WON

OVERALL WINNER

A 6 night all inclusive stay, including 2 overnight hide sessions at Zimanga Private Reserve.

10% off specific packages

20% discount code

CATEGORY WINNERS

*Professional and Amateur | ** Excludes the Africa Category

Professional Category

A pair of SAPMOK Boots

Amateur Category

A pair of SAPMOK Vellies

A SAPOTY Branded Beanbag

10% off specific packages

AFRICA CATEGORY WINNER

*One Overall Winner | ** Excludes All Other Categories

Free Rental Equipment For Your Next Trip

*Insurance to be covered by winner
**Equipment should be booked within reason and subject to availability

1 x Pair of Nikon Monarch M7 10X42 Binoculars

1 x A2 Print from ORMS Print Room

A pair of SAPMOK Vellies

10% off specific packages

20% discount code

YOUNG SAPOTY WINNER

A SAPOTY Branded Beanbag

10% off specific packages

20% discount code

PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER

A Sapmok Hamper:

  • 1 x Cap
  • 1 x Nepal Bag
  • 1 x R600.00 Voucher
  • 1 x Flip Flops

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can enter?2022-06-09T16:44:04+02:00

The competition is open to all ages and all nationalities from around the world, but, the competition only awards images taken in South African.

Any entrant under the age of 18 must have the permission of a guardian to enter the competition, and must enter the Junior South African Photographer of the Year competition category.

How many images can I enter?2022-06-09T16:44:23+02:00

You may enter as many images as you like! Each package purchased is worth 10 entries but there is no limit to the number of the packages that can be purchased.

What is the cost of entering SAPOTY?2023-10-23T10:55:30+02:00

Each package is R250 for 10 entries. You may enter the competition as many times as you like by buying repeated entry packages.

Entrants under 18 should enter the Junior South African Photographer of the Year category which is free!

Do images have to be taken in South Africa?2023-09-05T08:31:47+02:00

Yes. South African Photographer of the Year is an international photography competition, but images must be taken within South Africa. However, the Africa category is open to imagery taken outside the borders of South Africa.

What are the image entry specifications?2022-06-09T16:46:08+02:00

Entries must be submitted in JPEG (or JPG) format. These must be 1920 pixels on the longest side and a maximum of 2000kb (2MB). Adobe RGB or sRGB colour space.

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