Danish Fisheries Association launches "Photo of the Year 2026" competition, winners to be revealed at Ringkøbing fisheries conference on January 29

Danish Fiskeritidende and the Danish Fisheries Association (Danmarks Fiskeriforening) launched the "Photo of the Year 2026" (Årets Foto 2026) competition on November 10, 2026, inviting all photographers to submit photos on the theme of life at sea. The winners will be revealed at the fisheries conference (Fiskerikonference) held in Ringkøbing on January 29, 2027.

The organizers' suggested directions for photo content include: a bountiful catch, amusing moments, magnificent sunrises, and strange things found in the trawl. There is no professional threshold for entry—whether you are a skilled amateur photographer or someone who casually snaps a shot with a mobile phone, you can submit your favorite photo taken at sea to compete for first place.

Submissions must be sent electronically to Louise at mobile number 21 63 99 57 or email lsp@dkfisk.dk. Submissions must include your name and a description of the photo's content or the story behind it. The submission deadline is January 20, 2027.

By entering, participants grant Fiskeritidende and the Danish Fisheries Association permission to use the submitted photos in the following ways: display in competition-related activities, including possible exhibitions; and public posting on the association's print, digital and social media platforms. If identifiable people appear in a photo, the entrant must obtain that person's explicit permission to enter the competition in advance. Photos must be taken by the entrant themselves, and the entrant's name will be published together with the photo. No fee will be paid for the use of photos. Employees of the Danish Fisheries Association are not eligible to enter.