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2020/21 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 2020/21
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 2020/21 World Champion is...



Latest Contest entries
Santa Barbara Janolus at Monterey Wharf  2. We have been seeing these up here the last bunch of years in the fall. They used to not be this far north.
By David Lehrian
posted Sunday, September 20, 2026
Bay Pipefish in eel grass at Monterey Wharf  2. He was hiding in the eel grass and was difficult to get a clear shot of  but I managed to capture this dramatic image.
By David Lehrian
posted Sunday, September 20, 2026
Bay Pipefish in eel grass.
By David Lehrian
posted Sunday, September 20, 2026
Bay Pipefish in eel grass.
By David Lehrian
posted Sunday, September 20, 2026
Flabellina nudibranch_Sept 2026
 CanonRF100 1/200 f14 iso160
By Antonio Venturelli
posted (last week)
Circle of love  These beautiful nudis make love and are captured in a colorful environment.
By Franz Behrmann
posted (This month)
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Previous year's winners


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