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A Simple and Fair Process

How It Works -Submit, Compete, Improve

Participating in the AURA Awards is straightforward:

  1. Submit Your Photos: Choose your categories and upload your best work.
  2. Jury Approval: Entries are reviewed for quality. Approved submissions move on to judging.
  3. Receive Feedback: Get scores across five criteria to understand your strengths and areas for improvement.
  4. Earn Prizes: Compete for cash rewards, badges, and global recognition.

Submissions are open throughout each round. With four rounds in 2025, you have year-round opportunities to participate.

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24-Hour Judging

Instant Feedback for Maximum Growth

At AURA Awards, we know how important it is for photographers to receive timely feedback. That’s why we commit to providing a detailed evaluation of your submissions within just 24 hours of receipt. This quick turnaround offers several benefits that set our competition apart:

  1. Swift Recognition of Talent: Your creativity and effort are acknowledged immediately, providing the encouragement to keep creating without delays.
  2. Faster Learning and Growth: Instant feedback helps photographers understand their strengths and areas for improvement quickly, allowing them to incorporate suggestions into their future work almost immediately.
  3. Maintaining Momentum: Long waiting periods can lead to uncertainty or stagnation in artistic progress. With AURA’s fast evaluation process, you stay motivated and focused on refining your skills.
  4. Transparent and Trustworthy Process: The concise judging period assures all participants that their work is thoroughly reviewed yet delivered on time, enhancing trust in our award system.
  5. Immediate Community Impact: See your badges and points updated swiftly in your profile, allowing you to join the leaderboard with confidence and inspire peers in real-time.

Why It Matters to You
Whether you’re an emerging photographer testing your boundaries or an experienced artist striving for mastery, receiving feedback within 24 hours lets you fine-tune your work without disruption. This responsiveness empowers photographers to take their craft to the next level without waiting weeks or months for acknowledgment.

The 24-hour judging timeframe isn’t just about speed—it’s about empowering photographers with insights and inspiration while keeping creativity alive and thriving

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Bronze Pack

€101 Submission
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Silver Pack

€203 Submissions
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Gold Pack

€305 Submissions
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Platinum Pack

€5010 Submissions
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