Through a Global Lens Competition
What is your Global Lens?
The Through a Global Lens Photography Competition invites students to submit original photographs that showcase their international experiences. The theme of this year’s competition is “Building Belonging”
We understand it can be hard to start over in a new place with different customs and experiences. This theme is meant to capture the little moments when you felt connected.
Categories:
– Landscapes and Nature: feeling connected to the world around you through nature, feeling connected to land
– People and Portraits: The friend, found family that you’ve made along the way
– Cultural Traditions: Learning about a local tradition or bringing your own traditions to your new community
– Food and Flavors: Making your own food in Canada, finding a delicious restaurant serving a dish from home or maybe finding/creating a fusion
Online submissions will open on November 1st and close on November 12th 2026.
Top 10 entries selected by panel of judges will be available on the GO-ISSO website from November 16th to November 19th for voting by the Carleton community. The Top 10 photos will also be available on display at the Nideyinan Galleria throughout those days between 1:00pm – 3:30pm and the winners will be announced on November 20th 2026.
The top 3 submissions will receive the following prizes:
- 1st prize:
- 2nd Prize:
- 3rd Prize:
Read the full competition rules and details here before making your submission.
Below is the submission form.
Visit last year’s top 15 submissions Contest Gallery!
Submission form will be available on November 1st