Our World is Kind Photo Contest

THE PHOTO CONTEST IS OVER–LOTS OF GREAT PHOTOS OF KINDNESS, COMPASSION, AND LOVE. 

WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF CHOOSING FINALISTS BY POPULAR VOTE.

CONTEST FINALISTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17th.

The Our World is Kind international photo contest received more than 1,348 entries from 638 photographers from every continent (except Antarctica!).  Kindness photos from places like India, Ukraine, Philippines, Mexico, and Russia in addition to the United States, Canada, and more.

Thank you to everyone who entered the contest. These fantastic images depicting kindness, love, joy and compassion are inspirational.  You have inspired us and many other people.  To see them all, click here.

Once the finalists are announced on Friday, the selection of winners is up to our panel of professional judges. All prizes will be announced in mid-December.

Want to know as soon as possible about the results? Follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter for contest updates.  For more about the contest and our judges, scroll down for contest details.

Envision Kindness is a non-profit that inspires kindness though images. The more positive content we share, the more compassionate, empathetic and connected our communities can be and that is why we need you. Share your pictures of kindness with us—and the world—to inspire and uplift others.
You can make a difference!

Spread the Word

What is a kind image?

Great question! Here is a bit of inspiration to help you capture these impactful moments.

KIND PEOPLE

KIND PEOPLE

We see kindness in people everyday – in people we know and those we haven’t met yet. People lending a hand, helping others, sharing a meal, a smile and paying it forward.

KINDNESS IN NATURE

KINDNESS IN NATURE

There is kindness in animals, in the heart shape leaf, hikers lending a hand, giving shelter from the natural elements and more. When we take the time, we can see kindness all around.

KINDNESS IN THE COMMUNITY

KINDNESS IN THE COMMUNITY

Our communities are filled with kindness! At work, in churches, non-profits, fundraising efforts, in our public spaces and shops. Showcase the kindness that ties us all together.

Why Enter*?

  • You’ll feel good knowing that you are helping to spread kindness, joy and good health.
  • You may win cash prizes.
  • Your work may be showcased on the Envision Kindness website and will be amplified through our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feeds with your photo credit.
Want more specifics?  Click HERE for rules, terms and conditions.
Check out our FAQ section for some of our most popular questions.
*Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

The Process

SUBMIT

SUBMIT

Submit your kind photos here. One photo per submission, up to five submissions.
It’s free to enter.
ONLINE VOTING

ONLINE VOTING

You will receive an email with information about online voting before it begins.
See FAQs for more information.

JUDGING

JUDGING

Judges will choose winning photos from finalists. Winners will be announced November 2017.

Prizes

$500

First Place

$500

People’s Choice

$100

3 Honorable Mentions

2017 Contest Judges

How lucky are we? These esteemed judges have kindly volunteered their time and expertise to review all finalist photos and select contest winners.

Brooke Jones

Alexa Keefe

Bobbi Lane

Aundre Larrow

Mara Leite

Joekenneth Museau

Dulce Pinzón

Sigma Sreedharan

Brian Storm

Lee Varis

Nevada Weir

Michael Lloyd-White

Thank you to Katheryn DeMarey, Jana Life, Chris Tyree and Felicia Simion for the fantastic images used on this page.

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