Congratulations to the 2018 Our World is Kind
Photography Contest Prize Recipients!
The 2018 Our World is Kind Photography Contest received more than 2000 submissions from 850+ photographers in over 100 countries. There were so many wonderful images that inspired us and will continue to inspire kindness in everyone who sees them.
Thank you to all of the photographers who submitted to this year’s contest!
For more information about each of the photos, please scroll down to the gallery below.
2018 Finalists
The following photos were selected through our public voting process and by the Envision Kindness team. All finalist images are displayed in a random order. If you want to learn more about an image, click into the image and press “i“.
Do you believe the world could be a kinder place?
It can, through your photography. Science shows that exposure to images of kindness can help people be kinder and more generous. These images can also make people happier, more grateful, more optimistic, and healthier too!
Envision Kindness is a non-profit that inspires kindness by gathering and sharing still and video photography with the world. The more positive content we share, the more compassionate, empathetic, happy, and healthy our communities can be.
Be a part of the movement. Submit your kind images and #PictureABetterWorld.
Spread the Word
What does kindness look like?
Where do you see moments of kindness in your community? What stories can you tell?
Here’s a bit of inspiration to help you capture these impactful moments. Your photos can document a real-life moment or illustrate a concept. What does kindness look like to you?
KIND PEOPLE
We see kindness in people every day –in people we know and those we haven’t met yet. In self-kindness. In people lending a hand, helping others, sharing a meal, a smile, or paying it forward.
KINDNESS IN NATURE
You may find kindness in animals, in a heart shape leaf, in hikers lending a hand, in protecting the environment, and so much more. When we take the time, we can see kindness all around us.
KINDNESS IN THE COMMUNITY
Our communities are filled with kindness! At work, in places of worship, from non-profits, through fundraising efforts, and in public spaces and shops. Showcase your community organization!
Why Enter?
- You’ll be part of the movement to spread kindness, happiness, and health (and feel good, too!)
- You could win some cash!
- Your work may be showcased on the Envision Kindness website and distributed through our networks with your photo credit
Accepted entries through World Kindness Day: November 13, 2018
The Process
SUBMIT
FINALIST SELECTION
Finalists are selected through online voting (20) or by Envision Kindness staff (20). Harness the power of your community through online voting. See FAQs for more information.
JUDGING
Judges will choose winning photos from our finalists. Winners will be announced in early December, 2018
Prizes
$500
First Place
$500
Public Choice
$100
Honorable Mention (3)
2018 Contest Judges
These esteemed judges have kindly volunteered their time and expertise to review all finalist photos and select contest winners.
Sanjoy Bhattacharya
Agatha Bunanta
Rick Guidotti
Alexa Keefe
Aundre Larrow
Mara Leite
Michael Lloyd-White
Lucy Martens
Dulce Pinzón
Gittel Price
2018 Promotional Partners
We are very grateful to the following kind organizations who generously agreed to help promote the 2018 Our World Is Kind contest.
We thank our incredibly generous 2018 foundation sponsor, The Good People Fund and our individual donors who made this contest possible!