Each year Canberra Museum and Gallery holds a Photography Prize for Canberra’s secondary students, displaying all entries to the public.It’s a chance to showcase the emerging talent in our region and provide entrants with pathways for development. From 6 September until 26 October 2025, explore their work in-person at CMAG or online.  

This year entrants were invited to respond to the Taglietti: Life in Design exhibition. Enrico Taglietti was one of the most influential mid-century Italian-Australian architects and designed many prominent public buildings in Canberra including the Italian Embassy, Dickson Library, Centre Cinema, Flynn Primary and many private residences.

This year Ted’s Cameras are on-board as the major sponsor for the 2025 Secondary School Photography Prize, continuing their commitment to foster the next generation of Australian photographers. x 

2025 Award Recipients

Year 7 – 10 Category

1st Place

Avtar S. -  Canberra Girls Grammar - CGGS Chapel Building

2nd Place

Poppy H. - Alfred Deakin High School - Shaded Path

Highly commended

Sophia B. - Blue Gum Community School - Corridor Contrast

Encouragement

Piper W. - Blue Gum Community School - Stairwell

Year 11-12 Category

1st Place

Harrison B. - UCSSC Lake Ginninderra College - Echo

2nd Place

Hanif A - UCSSC lake Ginninderra College - Veiled Ledges

Highly commended

Benjamin H. - Canberra College - L’edificio del centro giovanile

Encouragement

William L. - UCSSC lake Ginninderra College - A Purple Bench