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2024/25 Medal Winners

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Winning here (or even just being placed) is Underwater Photography's most coveted accolade because it says you succeeded in the most competitive environment there is, against the top talent of the moment.

Every year a panel of judges select the best images entered in our online photo contest from the previous year. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded for the top three from each category in order of merit.

The judges comprise of industry professionals, previous year's World Champions, our site moderators - anyone we can rope in! They are unpaid, non-affiliated, and (of course) cannot vote for themselves.

You may not agree with the judges. You may think you have 'better shots' at home - prove it! Enter this year's contest.

World Champion 2024/25
The judges award the photographer who submits the most consistent and complete portfolio over the year World Champion. Other photographers of distinction are awarded Grand Master.

winnerThe overall 2024/25 World Champion is...



Latest Contest entries
Baby Shortnose Gar taken in shallow water in a small bay of Lake Michigan
By Max Janssen
posted 06:28 CST Today (8 hours ago)
Elysia timida_June 2025
 Canon RF100  1/200 f16 iso125
By Antonio Venturelli
posted (2 days ago)
Hypselodoris bullockii_January 2025
 CanonEF100 1/200 f14 iso200
By Antonio Venturelli
posted (3 days ago)
Mediterranean Flabellina_May 2025
 CanonRF100 1/200 f16 iso100
By Antonio Venturelli
posted (5 days ago)
Normally quite skittish  this pod actively hung out with us in the water... maybe we were invited as lunch.  taken under permit
By Arun Madisetti
posted (5 days ago)
False Killer Whale Pseudorca crassidens taken under permit .
By Arun Madisetti
posted (last week)
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Previous year's winners


Remember, if you don't enter you won't win!