Social Documentary Network - 2026 ZEKE Awards Call for Entries

• Social Documentary Network

• Deadline: January 15th, 2026

• Category: Social Documentary / Systemic Change

• Prize: $2,500 + Publication + Exhibitions

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

ZEKE Award for Documentary PhotographySDN invites photographers worldwide to apply for the ZEKE Award for Documentary Photography. One winner will receive $2,500 and recognition for exceptional storytelling on issues impacting the global community. Jurors will consider both visual and written components and how they deepen understanding of the chosen topic.

ZEKE Award for Systemic ChangeIn collaboration with the Foundation for Systemic Change, SDN will also present the ZEKE Award for Systemic Change—now in its fourth year. This award honors photographers whose work documents meaningful systemic change leading to sustainable solutions. Themes may include democracy, human rights, global health, climate action, migration, race and gender, and more. Emphasis is placed on showing solutions as well as challenges.

How to EnterEntering is easy—create a standard SDN exhibit, mark it as an award entry, and pay the submission fee. Visit SDN online for detailed guidelines and click Enter Now to submit your project.