Young Photographer

Get creative with photography

The ‘Happiness in Nature’ Theme can be interpreted as broadly as a Young Photographer wishes, and living in Cumbria and Lancashire there are many opportunities with our lovely mountains, lakes, rivers and coast.

The competition aims to encourage young people to:

• explore and develop their skills in photography
• use either digital and/or traditional methods of photography
• interpret the competition theme with creativity and insight
• communicate personal ideas and perspectives through photography

The competition is open to young people in 3 age bands: under 11, 11-13,14-17 yrs old on 31st August 2025.  They may be an individual or from any group or community organisation including schools and colleges, home educated and other young peoples’ community organisations, for example, community RotaKids, community Interact, Scout Groups, Girl Guides.

There are several stages to the competition, each designed to support and encourage the development of photographic skills.  This year we are encouraging Rotary Clubs to work with schools and youth groups in their area and hold local competitions.  We suggest they follow the RotaryGBI theme and age catergories, then if they have an outstanding entry it can be progressed to the District and National finals.  

District entries should be with Mary Bradley by 31st March 2026.  The finalist in each category will be sent to RotaryGBI by 30th April 2026 but it must be accompanied with the correct paperwork.

For further details contact your local Rotary Club or Rotary District Youth Lead in Cumbria & Lancashire Mary Bradley using the Contact Form below.

Rotary Clubs can download Information Packs, posters and logos by logging into the RotaryGBI website using their personal My Rotary account.