Photography Competition
2025/2026
‘Bridging Generations’
We invite you to take part in the HMD NORTH SOMERSET photography competition to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, centred on this year’s poignant theme: 'Bridging Generations'.
This competition offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the lessons of the Holocaust and explore how stories, memories, and messages are passed down through families, communities, and time. Whether through portraits, symbolic images, or creative interpretations, young people are encouraged to use photography to capture the connections between past and present, honouring survivors and ensuring their legacy continues to inspire future generations.
Entries are invited in two age categories: 12 -15 and 16-19 years
The competition closing date is midnight on 11 January 2026.
The competition is open to all amateur photographers who reside in North Somerset (or attend school or college there).
Prizes for both categories are gift or book tokens for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places of £50.00, £25.00 and £15.00 respectively.
Conditions
Entrants may submit one photograph (in colour or black & white) which illustrates the theme.
The image must have been shot since 1 January 2025
Please include with your image a caption of no more than 100 words explaining how the photograph illustrates the theme of ‘Bridging Generations’.
The competition closing date is midnight on 11 January 2026
We will acknowledge receipt of your entry by email. In order to ensure we have the correct email address, you will be required to respond to that email before your entry is accepted.
Winners will be notified by email by 20th January 2026 and will be invited to attend our Holocaust Memorial Day Event at 7.00 pm on Saturday 25 January 2026 at Portishead Youth and Community Centre.
If a winner has not responded by February 14th 2026, the prize will be re-allocated.
If you have any queries please email hmdnscomp@gmail.com
