Who's Behind the Contest?
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.
Science shows that exposure to images of kindness can help people be kinder, happier, and more optimistic and generous.
The more that we share, the more compassionate, empathetic, happy, and healthy our communities can be.
Be a part of the movement. Submit your images and #PictureABetterWorld
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 real life experiences or illustrate a concept. What does kindness look like to you?
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Kind People
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We see kindness in people every day. In people we know and those we haven’t met yet. People lending a hand, helping others, sharing a meal, a smile, or paying it forward. And self-kindness.
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Kindness in Nature
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There is kindness in animals, in a heart shape leaf, in hikers lending a hand, in protecting the environment, and much more. When we take the time, we can see kindness all around.
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Kindness in the Community
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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
- Your favorite nonprofit could have their work celebrated and featured across Envision’s platforms
Are you interested in learning more about how your images might be used to help inspire others?
Click HERE for rules, terms, and conditions. And check out our FAQ section for some of our most popular questions.
Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
Prizes will be awarded according to US law.
The process
Submit
Submit your kind photos here. One photo per entry. Up to five (5) submissions per person. It's free to enter! Accepting entries through June 30, 2019
Finalist Selection
Finalists are selected through online voting (20) or by the Envision Kindness staff (20). 10 additional photos will be selected by the Envision Kindness staff to be considered for the Nonprofit Honoree Prize!
Harness the power of your community through online voting. See Rules and FAQs for more information.
Judging
Judges will choose winning photos from our finalists. Winners will be announced in early August 2019.
Be a part of the movement.
View All EntriesPrizes
$500
First Place
$500
Nonprofit Honoree
$500
Public Choice
$100 (3)
Honorable Mention
Randomly Selected Entries
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.
Global Photographic Union
Momenta
Volunteer Match
World Kindness Movement
And thank you very much to our incredibly generous 2019 foundation sponsor, The Good People Fund, and to our individual donors for making this contest possible.