Call for Concrete in Life photography competition entries

The Concrete in Life global photography competition has opened for entries, offering a top prize of $10,000 (£8,000) and category prizes of $2,500 (£2,000).

Run by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), the competition – now in its 7th year – attracts tens of thousands of entries annually, celebrating concrete’s role in infrastructure, housing, and daily life.

GCCA Chief Executive and competition judge Thomas Guillot said the contest highlights concrete’s importance across the built environment: “Concrete is essential to our lives, building our roads, bridges, houses and the cities we live in. This competition gives people the chance to capture its beauty and show what it means to them.”

Entries are open until 30 November 2025, with winners to be announced early next year. Anyone can take part – from professional photographers to students or site workers – simply by posting photos to social media with the hashtag #ConcreteInLife2526 and tagging one of four themes:

• #UrbanConcrete – city landscapes and buildings
• #ConcreteInfrastructure – infrastructure above and below ground
• #ConcreteInDailyLife – how concrete is used and interacted with
• #ConcreteBeautyAndDesign – striking and innovative designs

Judges say the competition is about more than technical excellence – it is about capturing the everyday presence of concrete. Rajneesh Khattar, Senior Group Director at World of Concrete, explained: “Concrete is everywhere and its impact on our everyday lives is hard to ignore. It’s time to appreciate its aesthetic and architectural appeal, alongside its strength and durability.”

Chris George, Content Director at Digital Camera World, added that previous competitions have proved how striking the material can appear through the lens: “Concrete has a beauty that might not always be obvious to some people. The Concrete in Life competition continues to show how architecture and the manmade environment can be captured in stunning ways.”

The GCCA says it has received over 20,000 photos annually in recent years and expects even more in 2025. Previous winners have ranged from city skylines to small-scale daily interactions, reflecting concrete’s versatility.

For UK entrants, the competition offers a chance for architects, students and site workers to showcase how concrete underpins daily life and construction projects here – from bridges and schools to decorative finishes on site.

For more information and to view past winners, visit: gccassociation.org/concreteinlife.