Creative Cuts - Photo challenge opportunity

Entries are now open for one of Queensland’s most prestigious photographic competitions, with the sole focus being capturing the spirit of giving in all its forms. Photographers from throughout the state have the chance to win $2,000 for their favourite charity or cause through the Queensland Gives Photo Challenge, now in its eighth year.

Queensland Gives by Queensland Community Foundation – the state’s largest perpetual supporter of charity organisations – will award the winner $500 individual prize money and provide a $2000 donation to their favourite charity.

Queensland Gives Chief Executive Officer Tara Castle said the Photo Challenge had produced hundreds of stunning and heartwarming images.

“From the outback to busy city streets, we have a visual history of Queenslanders doing good by building stronger, happier and healthier communities right throughout the state,” she said.

To enter, simply submit a photograph showing an act of giving, kindness or compassion in Queensland via the Queensland Gives website, queenslandgives.org.au/photochallenge.

Images can be realistic or conceptual, specific or broad, and can highlight a particular cause or issue. Entries close at midnight AEST on Friday 28 February 2025.

Five finalists will be invited to an official event at Queensland Parliament House in Brisbane on Monday 2 June, where the winner will be announced. Finalist entries will also be part of a travelling roadshow hosted in a number of corporate offices in Brisbane.

Pictured: Finalist in the 2024 Queensland Gives Photo Challenge:   The G Code – submitted by Benjamin Knight – photographed in Mount Isa