Congratulations to the 2019 Our World is Kind
Photography Contest Prize Recipients!
The Caretaker
FIRST PLACE
Martin Buzora
A Day With The Natives (Again)
PUBLIC CHOICE
Lloyd Ericson Rodriguez
Bonus Days at Alive Hospice
NONPROFIT HONOREE
Jon Kent
The Soulmate
Honorable Mention
Andi Nursam Adiputra
Grow Old With You
Honorable Mention
Christopher Comeso
Our Happiness
Honorable Mention
Sergey Volkov
Envision’s 2019 Our World is Kind contest received more than 1800 submissions from 750+ photographers in over 85 countries. So many wonderful and inspiring images of kindness, compassion, joy, and love.
Thank you to all of the photographers who captured and shared moments of kindness from communities across the globe!
For more information about each of the photos, please scroll down to the gallery below.
2019 Finalists
The following photos were selected through our public selection process and by the Envision Kindness team. 20 photos were selected by the public, 20 were selected by the Envision Team, and 10 additional photos were selected for consideration in the Nonprofit Honoree category. 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, happier, and more optimistic and generous.
Envision Kindness is a non-profit that inspires kindness, compassion, joy, and love through still and video photography. We share the best images to inspire people wherever they are. Some we make into videos like Monsoon Humanity.
The more that we share, the more compassionate, empathetic, happy, and healthy our communities can be.
Spread the Word
What does kindness look like?
Where do you see moments of kindness in your community? What stories can you tell?
Our World is Kind photos 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 Do Photographers Enter?
- To be part of the movement to spread kindness, happiness, and health (and feel good, too!)
- To win some cash!
- To be showcased on the Envision Kindness website and distributed through our networks with photo credit
- To celebrate the work of a nonprofit!
Are you interested in learning more about how your images might help inspire others?
Click HERE for rules, terms & conditions, and more information on how Envision Kindness can inspire others with your images.
Check out our FAQ section for some of our most popular questions.
*Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
*All prizes made according to US law and all submissions must be in English.
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 August 2019.
Prizes
$500
First Place
$500
Public Choice
$500
Nonprofit Honoree
$100
Honorable Mention (3)
We’ve added a new prize for 2019!
The nonprofit prize will be awarded to a powerful image showcasing a nonprofit’s work or impact. 50% of the prize will be awarded to the photographer, and 50% will be awarded to the nonprofit.
2019 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
Aundre Larrow
Mara Leite
Michael Lloyd-White
Lucy Martens
Kristen McNicholas
Dulce Pinzón
2019 Promotional Partners
We are very grateful to the following kind organizations who generously agreed to help promote the 2019 Our World Is Kind contest.
We thank our incredibly generous 2019 foundation sponsor, The Good People Fund and our individual donors who made this contest possible!