The Alpha Female Award is focused on supporting and championing women photographers around the globe.Winner receives Sony Digital Imaging equipment and inclusion in the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London.

The award stems from the Alpha Universe’s Alpha Female initiative by Sony US, which focuses on creating opportunities for professional photographers, videographers, and filmmakers to help foster a richer, more diverse creative community. Working with the World Photography Organisation, Sony US have expanded their programme to a global scale by recognising female photographers entering the Sony World Photography Awards Open competition.