The Team
TEAM OF EXPERTS
Under the Auspices & Supported By
Under the Auspices of
Supported by
Meet the Team
Anthimos Georgiadis
Founder & Project Director
Anthimos Georgiadis is a photographer, President of the Social Cooperative Enterprise “Agkistrou Drasi” and founder of the Kerkini Wetlands Photo Award. With an active presence in the area and a strong interest in nature photography and the natural environment of Lake Kerkini, he initiated the creation of an international photography award dedicated to the wetland and its unique biodiversity.
As Founder & Project Director, he is responsible for the overall design, strategic direction and coordination of the award, as well as for developing partnerships and initiatives that connect photography with the recognition and protection of the area’s natural heritage.
Panagiotis Savvidis
Communications & Social Media Coordinator
Panagiotis Savvidis is a journalist with many years of experience in nationwide Greek media, with a professional background in communications, journalism and content creation. He is a founding member of the Social Cooperative Enterprise “Agkistro Action”, through which the Kerkini Wetlands Photo Award is developed and delivered.
At the Kerkini Wetlands Photo Award, he is responsible for the award’s communications and digital and social media presence. He contributes to the development and implementation of the communication strategy, content creation and management, and the growth of the award’s digital presence in Greece and abroad.
Selvira Taliouridou
Public Relations Coordinator
Selvira Talioridou has many years of experience in public relations and communications, having developed a broad network of contacts and professional collaborations through her work.
She also runs her own online lifestyle platform, with a focus on communication, promotion and content creation. At the Kerkini Wetlands Photo Award, she is responsible for public relations, developing contacts and building relationships with institutions, partners and individuals who can contribute to the award’s outreach and growth.
Stamatia Liapi
Administrative Support Coordinator
Stamatia Liapi studied Tourism Business Administration, gaining knowledge and training in a field closely connected to the tourism and development environment of the Kerkini area. Stamatia, is a founding member of the Social Cooperative Enterprise “Agkistro Action”, having been actively involved in its operations and activities since its establishment.
At the Kerkini Wetlands Photo Award, she provides administrative and secretarial support, contributing to the organization of day-to-day operations, the coordination of administrative procedures and the effective support of the project team.
Nikos Galios
International Photographers Liaison
Nikos Galios has been active around Lake Kerkini for many years and has first-hand knowledge of its natural environment, wildlife and the special relationship visitors develop with the wetland. He also runs a small guesthouse near the lake, maintaining daily contact with visitors from Greece and abroad.
Through his professional work as a lake guide, he has developed direct connections with nature and wildlife photographers from different countries. At the Kerkini Wetlands Photo Award, he acts as a liaison with the international photography community, supporting the award’s international outreach and helping connect the project with photographers who know and visit Kerkini.
CATEGORIES
Explore the four competition categories and discover the different ways photographers can interpret the unique ecosystem of Lake Kerkini.
Birds of Kerkini
Wildlife of the Wetland
Wetland Landscape
Human & Wetland
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can enter the competition?
The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers from around the world. Participants must be the sole copyright holders of all submitted photographs.
2. Can I submit photographs taken with a smartphone?
Yes. Photographs captured with any camera, including smartphones, are eligible, provided they meet the competition’s technical, ethical and quality requirements. Entries will be judged solely on their artistic and technical merit, regardless of the equipment used.
3. Is there an age limit?
Participants must be at least 18 years old. Photographers aged 18–25 are automatically eligible for the Young Photographer of the Year Award.
4. Why is the competition dedicated exclusively to Lake Kerkini?
The competition celebrates the exceptional biodiversity, landscapes and cultural heritage of Lake Kerkini National Park, one of Europe’s most important wetland ecosystems. Its mission is to promote conservation through photography and create an international visual archive of this unique protected area.
5. How many photographs may I submit?
Each participant may submit up to 10 photographs in total, distributed across one or more competition categories.
6. What categories can I enter?
Photographs may be submitted to one or more of the following categories:
- Birds of Kerkini
- Wildlife of the Wetland
- Wetland Landscape
- Human & Wetland
7. Where must the photographs be taken?
All submitted photographs must have been taken within Lake Kerkini National Park and its surrounding wetland ecosystem in Northern Greece.
8. Can I submit photographs taken in previous years?
Yes. There is no restriction on when a photograph was taken, provided it complies with all competition rules.
9. Can I submit the same photograph in multiple categories?
No. Each photograph may only be entered into one category.
10. Can I submit photographs that have won awards in other competitions?
Yes, unless otherwise specified in the Terms & Conditions.
11. What file format should I upload?
Photographs must be submitted as JPEG files. Shortlisted photographers may later be required to provide full-resolution JPEG files and RAW files for verification.
12. Can I edit my submission after submitting it?
Yes. You may edit your submission until the submission deadline.
13. What level of image editing is permitted?
Standard post-processing, including exposure, contrast, colour balance, sharpening and cropping, is permitted. Images must accurately represent the original scene. Please refer to the Terms & Conditions for the complete editing policy.
14. Are AI-generated images allowed?
No. Images generated entirely or partially using artificial intelligence are not eligible. The competition accepts only authentic photographs created by the entrant
15. How are the photographs judged?
Entries are evaluated by an international jury based on artistic quality, originality, technical excellence, storytelling, relevance to the selected category and ethical standards.
16. When will the winners be announced?
Shortlisted photographers will be announced in January 2027. Winners will be announced during the official Awards Ceremony on World Wetlands Day (2 February 2027).
17. What happens if my photograph is shortlisted?
Shortlisted photographers may be asked to provide high-resolution JPEG files, RAW files and additional information to verify the authenticity of their entries before the final judging.
18. Will shortlisted photographs be exhibited?
Selected shortlisted and awarded photographs may be included in the official exhibition and promoted through the competition’s exhibitions, publications, website and communication channels.
19. Do I keep the copyright to my photographs?
Yes. Photographers always retain full copyright of their images. By entering the competition, participants grant the organizer limited rights to use submitted photographs exclusively for purposes related to the competition, always with full photographer credit.
20. Can I participate again in future editions?
Absolutely. The Kerkini Photo Awards is an annual international photography competition, and photographers are welcome to participate in future editions.