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The Wex Human Impact Awards 2025, in collaboration with Sony, invite photographers and filmmakers to share powerful stories of how people shape, and are shaped by, the world around them. From environmental damage and social inequality to community resilience and everyday acts of solidarity, we want to see your perspective.

Submit a free-to-enter photo series of 5–10 images for the chance to win cash prizes and Sony gear. Open to all experience levels and devices. The winners will be invited to an awards ceremony attended by our judges, industry professionals and Sony officials.

Professional Category Prizes:

1st: £5,000
2nd: £3,000
3rd: £1,000

Student Category Prizes:

1st: Sony A7R IV + FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM II
2nd: Sony ZV-E1 + FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM
3rd: Sony A7C

Our Student Awards are dedicated to the late Phil Smith, who was a much-loved member of the Wex Business Team. In honour of his life, his dedication to Wex, and his passion for the arts, our student award is named after him, with prizes going to the most exceptional submissions.

More details

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Since the full-scale war in Ukraine began in February 2022, Ukrainian Firefighters have been working tirelessly and often risking their lives under shelling to protect both people and Ukrainian land from fire.

I have documented their work by following donated equipment from international fire partners and recording its use to encourage more support from international donors. These images were captured over two days as firefighters tackled daily wildfires around the northern city of Kharkiv.

Beyond the Game looks towards the community within Burgess Sports and the Aylesbury Estate. The Aylesbury has been notorious in the media as one of Europe’s largest housing complexes, and after Tony Blair’s visit in 1997, it was stigmatised as a ‘hells’ waiting room.

In collaboration with Burgess Sports, I have created a photographic documentation of the community that transcends these media tropes. The publication aims to serve as a visual testament to the power of community engagement and the transformative impact of sports on young people. Ultimately, the project sheds light on a previously underrepresented community as a tribute to its vibrancy and a celebration of Burgess Sports’ dedicated efforts.