The Ballarat Youth Photography Prize is a free award for young photographers aged 12-25 who live, work or study in Ballarat or Victoria’s Central Highlands. We welcome all kinds of photos – people, places, animals, landscapes, objects, communities or everyday moments taken with any camera. No professional equipment or experience needed. All eligible entries will be shown in a pop-up exhibition at the National Centre for Photography in September 2026, with cash prizes for winning entries in the open and themed categories across two age groups (12-17 and 18-25). Enter here