The international photography competition Great Photo Awards proudly presented the winning and finalist works of its fourth edition, “Humanity World”, as part of Photovision Art 2025, held at the historic venue of the Kapnergostasio in Athens from May 23 to 25, 2025.
The exhibition, featuring 159 selected images from the competition, attracted wide public interest and was visited by thousands of photography enthusiasts during the three-day event. It formed a powerful visual narrative dedicated to humanity-its people, creations, cultures, and traditions-highlighting the emotional and storytelling power of photography.
We are proud to have shared the “Humanity World” images with such an enthusiastic audience, and we thank all the photographers who trusted us with their work. Below, you will find the complete list of winners and finalists, along with selected photos from the exhibition and award ceremony.
Let’s keep celebrating the human spirit through photography!
Stay tuned – the 5th edition of the Great Photo Awards will be officially announced on July 5th!
With more than 2,600 entries from 73 countries, “Humanity World” proved once again the global reach and artistic quality of the Great Photo Awards. The exhibited photographs captured diverse aspects of human life, from street moments and cultural rituals to architectural beauty and emotive portraits, all selected by an esteemed international jury.
One of the highlights of the exhibition was the Award Ceremony, which took place on the opening day, Friday, May 23rd. In a packed hall, Greek winners of the Humanity World competition were honored and received gifts sponsored by Canon Greece, Fujifilm Hellas, Nikon (Damkalidis S.A.), Retouch4me, and Sony Greece. The ceremony was inaugurated by Mr. Athanasios Bouras, Vice President of the Hellenic Parliament, who also presented awards to the Greek photographers.
The exhibition was part of Photovision Art 2025, a major photography event supported by the Hellenic Parliament and SEKAF, which hosted over 300 photographers from Greece and abroad. With more than 4,800 visitors, the event included live photo shoots, educational seminars, and presentations from top industry brands. It succeeded in creating a vibrant atmosphere of artistic exchange and technical innovation.
