1st National Photography Contest

The Hellenic Malacological Society announces the organization of a National Photography Contest on the theme “The Hidden World of Mollusks in Greece and Cyprus,” co-sponsored by WWF Greece.

Purpose of the Contest

The aim of the contest is to highlight the diversity and ecological importance of the mollusks of Greece and Cyprus, as well as to raise public awareness regarding their protection and conservation.

Eligibility

Individuals over the age of 18 are eligible to participate.

Photo Theme

Participants are invited to submit up to two (2) original photographs depicting marine, freshwater, or terrestrial mollusks from Greece or Cyprus (living or fossilized).

Basic Terms of Participation

• Up to two (2) photographs per participant may be submitted. 

• Photographs must be original and must not have undergone extensive digital editing. 

• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create or edit images is not permitted.

For the full terms of participation, visit the link.

Contest Duration

The contest runs from May 1 to August 31, 2026. 

Entries received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Submission of entries

Entries must be submitted exclusively via the online entry form.

Awards

• Jury Prize: €400

• Audience Choice Award: €200 (based on a public vote)

Announcement of Results

The results will be announced within two (2) months of the submission deadline.