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: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities

📸 ZEKE Award for Documentary PhotographyWin $2,500 and international recognition for outstanding documentary storytelling. This award celebrates photographers who reveal the human side of global issues through powerful imagery and words.

🌍 ZEKE Award for Systemic ChangeIn partnership with the Foundation for Systemic Change, SDN honors photographers creating work that captures real solutions—not just problems. From climate action to democracy, migration, gender rights, and sustainable practices, this award recognizes stories that inspire hope and progress. The winner also receives $2,500 and global exposure.

✅ How to Enter:Submitting is simple! Create an exhibit on the SDN website, mark it as an award entry, and pay the submission fee. Check out the full details on SDN’s site and click Enter Now to submit your project.