ASMP Best Of… 2026 Now Open for Entries!

by | Mar 19, 2026 | ASMP Awards, Contests

It’s time to spruce up those amazing photos and enter the flagship Members-Only competition from ASMP; Best Of… 2026! The Early Entry Period is going on now through March 27, so don’t miss your chance to save 20% on your Entry Fees!

Here are some important facts in a nutshell but for all the info you could want, visit asmp.org/bestof for details. The competition is open to all ASMP & NANPA Members!

If you’re ready to enter now, CLICK HERE to visit our Entry Portal



Best Of… 2026

An ASMP & NANPA Members-Only Competition

Important Dates

  • Mar 19 – Mar 27 – Early Entry Period (20% Discount on Entry Fees)
  • Mar 28 – Apr 18 – General Entry Period
  • Apr 19 – Apr 26 – Extended Entry Period (Fees Increase!)
  • Apr 27 – May 25 – Judging Period
  • On or About May 31 – Winners Announced

Entry Fees

  • Single Image Entry – $25.00 (20% Off Entry Fees During Early Entry Period)
  • Series Entry  – $55.00 (20% Off Entry Fees During Early Entry Period)
  • Volume Discount! Enter 5+ Images or Series in ANY Category, You’ll Receive 15% Off All Additional Entries!

2026 Categories

  • Single Image Categories:
    Architecture / Interiors | Beauty / Fashion | Conceptual / Altered | Corporate / Industrial | Fine Art | Food / Still Life | Personal Projects | Portraits | Lifestyle | Sports / Adventure | Wildlife | Nature / Landscape
  • Series Categories:
    Commercial | Editorial | Personal Projects

About This Event

The flagship members-only competition offered by ASMP, the 2026 edition of “Best Of…” is anchored by two incredible lead judges: Darius Himes, International Head of Photographs at Christie’s, and Mary Virginia Swanson, Author, Educator, and Advisor to Photographers & Artists.

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