Learn more about the 6 categories and 8 cash prizes.
[Photographer: Sonny Spencer]
Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards 2024
Brisbane City Council's Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards is an annual photographic competition open to anyone who lives, works, or studies in Brisbane.
For the 2024 Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards, entrants were asked to capture 'Brisbane in its best light' – sharing the places, people and experiences that make our city shine brightly. Entries for this year's awards closed on Friday 7 June 2024.
Voting for the People's Choice Award is now open
2024 winners
The Lord Mayor is pleased to announce the winners of the Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards 2024.
You can also view the winning images in person, along with the People's Choice Award finalist photos, at the locations below or in our Flickr album.
| Venue | Dates |
|---|---|
| Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street Brisbane City | Monday 22 July - Friday 16 August 2024 |
| Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street Brisbane City People's Gallery - ground floor between Adelaide Street and Main Auditorium entrance | Monday 29 July - Friday 16 August 2024 |
OPEN CATEGORY WINNER
NIGEL COWDERY
Title: Bridge climb at sunset
Description: The Story Bridge in Brisbane attracts many sightseers to take part in the Bridge Climb, taking in the city sights and the incredible Brisbane sunsets.
Suburb taken: Brisbane City
Prize: $5000
OPEN CATEGORY SECOND PLACE
TAPASH ALISTER
Title: Sun
Description: An old Queenslander, bathing in the afternoon sun.
Suburb taken: Fairfield
Prize: $2000
OPEN CATEGORY THIRD PLACE
KYLIE FACEY
Title: New Farm Park roses
Description: Some roses at New Farm Park bathed in golden light at sunset.
Suburb taken: New Farm
Prize: $1000
SOCIAL MEDIA CATEGORY WINNER
ROSANNA MATERAZZO
Title: Spring lights
Description: A beautiful sunset highlighting the purple jacaranda trees and Mount Coot-tha.
Suburb taken: St Lucia
Prize: $1500
GREEN HEART CATEGORY WINNER
JOHN STEPHENS
Title: Hurry up, it's my turn
Description: Backyard birds - adult and juvenile magpies enjoy a cool bath on a warm day.
Suburb taken: Mount Crosby
Prize: $1500
LAVONNE BOBONGIE AWARD WINNER
LEWIS BIN DORAHO
Title: A bird's eye perspective
Description: Taken on the dawn of ANZAC Day 2024, we reflect on those who've served and continue to serve this country on the front line.
Suburb taken: Brisbane City
Prize: $1500
STUDENT CATEGORY WINNER
JACK HINZ
Title: Old in the new
Description: While visiting the Ann Street Presbyterian Church, I noticed this enticing view out of its top window: the City Hall cornered by the surrounding developments.
Suburb taken: Brisbane City
Prize: $1500
People’s Choice Award finalists – vote now!
From the incredible entries received this year, the following 25 photos have been shortlisted as the finalists for the People’s Choice Award.
It is now up to you to vote for the photo you feel best captures the theme ‘Brisbane in its best light’. Simply click on your favourite photo below to cast your vote. The image with the most votes received at the end of the voting period will win the People’s Choice Award.
Voting closes 4pm Friday 16 August 2024. The winner of the People's Choice Award will be announced at the Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards Ceremony on Thursday 29 August 2024.