Who's Behind the Contest?
Envision Kindness is a non-profit that inspires kindness by gathering and sharing still and video photography with the world.
Science shows that exposure to images of kindness can help people be kinder and more generous. These images can also make people happier, more grateful, and more optimistic.
And kind, happy, grateful, and optimistic people are healthier, too!
The photos that you submit to the 2018 Our World is Kind photography contest can help fulfill the mission of creating a kinder, more compassionate, connected, and joyful world. Your artistry has that power to create goodness.
Be a part of the movement. Submit your images and #PictureABetterWorld
What does kindness look like?
Where do you see moments of kindness in your community? What stories can you tell?
Here's a bit of inspiration to help you capture these impactful moments.
Your photos can document real life experiences or illustrate a concept. What does kindness look like to you?
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Kind People
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We see kindness in people every day. In people we know and those we haven’t met yet. People lending a hand, helping others, sharing a meal, a smile, or paying it forward. And self-kindness.
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Kindness in Nature
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There is kindness in animals, in a heart shape leaf, in hikers lending a hand, in protecting the environment, and much more. When we take the time, we can see kindness all around.
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Kindness in the Community
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Our communities are filled with kindness! At work, in places of worship, from non-profits, through fundraising efforts, and in public spaces and shops. Showcase your community organization!
Why enter?
- You'll be part of the movement to spread kindness, happiness, and health (and feel good, too!)
- You could win some cash!
- Your work may be showcased on the Envision Kindness website and distributed through our networks with your photo credit
Want more specifics? Click HERE for rules, terms, and conditions. And check out our FAQ section for some of our most popular questions.
Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
Prizes will be awarded according to US law.
The process
Submit
Submit your kind photos here. One photo per entry. Up to five (5) submissions per person. It's free to enter! Accepting entries through World Kindness Day: November 13, 2018
Judging
Judges will choose winning photos from our finalists. Winners will be announced in early December, 2018.
Be a part of the movement.
View All EntriesPrizes
$500
First Place
$100
Honorable Mention (3)
$500
Public Choice
Randomly Selected Entries
2018 contest judges
These esteemed judges have kindly volunteered their time and expertise to review all finalist photos and select contest winners.
Sanjoy Bhattacharya
Agatha Bunanta
Rick Guidotti
Alexa Keefe
Aundre Larrow
Mara Leite
Michael Lloyd-White
Lucy Martens
Dulce Pinzón
Gittel Price
2018 Promotional Partners
We are very grateful to the following kind organizations who generously agreed to help promote the 2018 Our World Is Kind contest.
FAWCO
Global Photographic Union
Momenta
Points North Studio
Random Acts of Kindness
Santa Fe Workshops
Volunteer Match
Women in Focus
World Kindness Movement
And thank you very much to our incredibly generous 2018 foundation sponsor,The Good People Fund, and to our individual donors for making this contest possible.