About this website

The Askary Awards website provides information on the annual Askary Awards instituted in 1997 to encourage photographic talent among young photographers in Karnataka State, India. It also provides insights into photography aspects and recalls memories of photographers who have rendered great service to the art of photography in Karnataka State.

Askary Awards 2024

The Askary Awards are awarded every year to encourage the youth and promote the art of photography. Photographers below the age of 35 years from the State of Karnataka, India are eligible to apply for the awards.

A portfolio of 4 photographs on any subject in colour or black and white must be submitted along with information about yourself and about the portfolio. The online Entry Form should be used for submitting the portfolio. Applications must be submitted on or before Dec 23rd, 2024. The Askary Awards carry a cash prize and an Askary Award Trophy. There is no entry fee.

Jury for Askary Awards 2024

Your portfolio submitted for the Askary Awards 2024 will be judged by a panel of Jury with rich experience. Rest Assured that your pictures will get all the attention required. Participate with the best of your pictures.

Terms and Conditions

ELIBILITY

1. Open to amateur photographers from Karnataka State only. Proof of address must be provided before declaration of results.
2. The photographer must be below 35 years of age. Proof of age must be provided before declaration of results.
3. The Askary Awards can be availed only once in lifetime. Previous Askary Award recipients are not eligible to participate.

PHOTOGRAPHS

1. An entry comprises of a set of 4 photographs in Color / Monochrome / mix. Photographers entering must upload 4 different photographs.
2. The subject is open.
3. Images related to a particular theme are preferred (portfolio type). Mixed subject are also accepted.
4. Entries must originate as photographs made by the entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired digitally.
5. By submitting an entry (using analogue or digital cameras), the entrant certifies the work as his/her own.
6. Photographs must be submitted as a JPEG file with minimum dimension of 1080 pixels on the longer side and maximum dimension of 1920 pixels for the longer side.
7. Submit JPEG files saved in highest quality. The maximum file size allowed is 3MB.
8. Images should not have borders and copyright watermarks.
9. Only entries submitted through this website will be considered. Entries sent by email/CD are not accepted.

AWARDS

1. There will be TWO equal Askary Awards each consisting of:
   • Askary Awards Trophy
   • Cash Award Rs. 2500 /-
2. Award winning photographs may be published in publications related to the event without prior notice.
3. Award winning entries and photographs of the award winners will be published in this website.
4. Proof of age, domicile and professional status must be provided before declaration of results.
5. Failure to submit proof before the stipulated time determined by the organizers will result in disqualification.
6. Decision of Jury is final and binding on all participants. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
7. The results will be announced on World Photography Day, 19th August, 2023.
8. The Awards will be presented during the Award Presentation event on Dec 24th, 2024

Time Left to Participate

Ends at Midnight (IST) of Dec 23rd, 2024

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