A competition aimed at highlighting unique and thought provoking connections between Battersea communities has entered its final few weeks, with entries closing on 14 September.
The Battersea Society’s 2025 Community and Connections photography competition coincides with Wandsworth’s special year as London’s Borough of Culture, and is on the lookout for photos or photo stories which showcase ideas of connection and community in Battersea.
The contest is open to all, particularly those who might not thought have entering a photography competition before, and entrants can submit between one and three images of people, places or activities which fit their interpretation of the theme.
Society trustee Carol Rahn said: “Wandsworth’s year as London Borough of Culture seemed to us the perfect opportunity to celebrate the many communities within Battersea and the network of connections that provides so much strength and vitality.
“Thus our theme, ‘Community and Connections’.
“We hope to inspire people to translate those words into visual images, something that is not easy to do, but is so powerful when successful.
“And we particularly hope to inspire entries from people who might not have thought of an award like this as something meant for them.”
The lucky winner will receive a cash prize of £100, a framed print of their work, a mentoring session with a photography professional and the opportunity to enrol in a specialist photography course.
Finalists will have their works shown in a public exhibition run by the Royal College of Art in October 2025 as well, and will be invited to a private viewing and awards ceremony.
For those who do not make the final stage, anyone whose work is selected as highly commended by the judges will be given a certificate and a high-quality A3 print of their image.
The competition will be judged by a panel of artists and photographers, and the winner will be announced in October.
For information on how to enter and to view the competition rules, visit the Battersea Society website.
Feature image: Annie Spratt on Unsplash
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