Our World is Kind Photo Contest

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WORLD IS KIND PHOTO CONTEST FINALISTS. 

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.

Our panel of judges are reviewing all finalist entries. Winners and 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.

Finalists

(Random display of 30 finalists selected by voting and 10 finalists selected by Envision staff)

Click on the thumbnail to see the full size image, photographer information and supportive text.

“Kindness" by Yana Mikhaylova “Kindness" by Yana Mikhaylova "SkateMD" by Cebolla Mendez "SkateMD" by Cebolla Mendez “Connection" by Annali Kruusamägi “Connection" by Annali	Kruusamägi "Let it Grow” by Alan Kosmac "Let it Grow” by Alan Kosmac "Elder Struggle" by Abdullrahman Alwarasneh "Elder Struggle" by Abdullrahman	Alwarasneh "Handful of Hearts” by Serena Liu "Handful of Hearts” by Serena Liu "Source of Life" by Patrick Kelley "Source of Life" by Patrick Kelley "Reflection Of Childhood" by Ziaul Huque "Reflection Of Childhood" by Ziaul Huque "An Unexpected Friend” by Kaylee Licata "An Unexpected Friend” by Kaylee Licata “Dara" by Dariia Pivtorak “Dara" by Dariia Pivtorak "Giving our Hands and Hearts to Show” by Jeanne Malgioglio "Giving our Hands and Hearts to Show” by Jeanne Malgioglio "Sharing chocolate" by Michalina Warska "Sharing chocolate" by Michalina Warska "Solidarity" by Walid Serier Abdullah "Solidarity" by Walid Serier Abdullah "Love to The Animals" by Rashad Mehdiyev "Love to The Animals" by Rashad Mehdiyev "Immortality & Brothership” by Serena Liu "Immortality & Brothership” by Serena Liu "Smiling Poppy's Vacation" by Serena Liu "Smiling Poppy's Vacation" by Serena Liu "Untitled" by Ghanshyam Kahar "Untitled" by Ghanshyam	Kahar "Sharing is Loving" by Robert Anton Apparent "Sharing is Loving" by Robert Anton Apparent "All Earth's Creatures Deserve Kindness” by Lori Rutland "All Earth's Creatures Deserve Kindness” by Lori Rutland "Homeless Man Finds Joy from a We Care Kit” by Carolyn & Small Acts Big Change "Homeless Man Finds Joy from a We Care Kit” by Carolyn & Small Acts Big Change "The Beauty of an Unexpected Meet" by Niccolò Morin "The Beauty of an Unexpected Meet" by Niccolò Morin "Signs of Love" by Mark Daniel Bosito "Signs of Love" by Mark Daniel Bosito "Kindness in Bird” by Syed Hayat "Kindness in Bird” by Syed Hayat “Genuine" by Lloyd Ericson “Genuine" by Lloyd Ericson "Preparing the Next Generation" by Brian Enriquez "Preparing the Next Generation" by Brian Enriquez "Small and Embarrassment" by Poia Khazdoozi "Small and Embarrassment" by Poia Khazdoozi "Hope for Hope” by Rachit Shankar "Hope for Hope” by Rachit Shankar "Kindness is Not Expensive" by Fatima Zahra Gaffer "Kindness is Not Expensive" by Fatima Zahra Gaffer "Emanation" by Lloyd Ericson Rodriguez "Emanation" by Lloyd Ericson Rodriguez "Monsoon Humanity” by Ata Adnan "Monsoon Humanity” by Ata Adnan Peace and TranquilityPhoto by, Leyla Emktar Peace and TranquilityPhoto by, Leyla Emktar "Nastassya and Dymka” by Natallia Miashkova "Nastassya and Dymka” by Natallia Miashkova "Nastassya and Cats” by Natallia Miashkova "Nastassya and Cats” by Natallia Miashkova "Save Water Save Life" by Nimai Chandra Ghosh "Save Water Save Life" by Nimai Chandra Ghosh "Brothers#2” by Partha Pratim "Brothers#2” by Partha Pratim "Butterfly Love" by Tina Demarco "Butterfly Love" by Tina Demarco "Mexico Missions” by Bethany Cathcart "Mexico Missions” by Bethany Cathcart “Love" by Alireza Tabibiyan “Love" by Alireza Tabibiyan "All Things Grow With Love” by Katelyn Hawkins "All Things Grow With Love” by Katelyn Hawkins "Naive Face” by Serena Liu "Naive Face” by Serena Liu

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.

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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