# World Underwater Macro Awards (WUMA) 2026

> The first international underwater photography competition dedicated exclusively to underwater macro photographers.

## Current status (as of 2026)

- The 2026 competition is COMPLETE. Judging has finished and the winners are published.
- Winners are live at: https://wuma.photo/winners
- The next edition (2027) opens for submissions from January 20th, 2027.

## About

- Name: World Underwater Macro Awards 2026
- Short name: WUMA 2026
- Organizer: World Underwater Macro Awards (a project of Asiaqua Co Ltd)
- Format: Online international competition
- Categories: 8 macro categories (Macro, Super Macro, Nudibranchs, Crustaceans, Animal Behaviour, Creative Lighting, Rare Critters, Blackwater & Bonfire), each split into Compact and Open camera classes.
- Total prize value: over US$41,000 in prizes (liveaboard trips, dive resort packages, and premium underwater photography equipment from sponsor brands).

## Key dates (2026 edition)

- Submission phase: January 19, 2026 to May 7, 2026
- Finalists announced: July 7, 2026
- Winners revealed: July 13, 2026

## Main pages

- Home: https://wuma.photo/
- Winners (2026 results): https://wuma.photo/winners
- Competition: https://wuma.photo/competition/2026
- Rules & Guidelines: https://wuma.photo/rules
- Judges: https://wuma.photo/judges
- Awards & Prizes: https://wuma.photo/awards
- Categories: https://wuma.photo/categories
- Finalists Gallery: https://wuma.photo/gallery
- FAQ: https://wuma.photo/faq
- Contact: https://wuma.photo/contact

## Contact

- Email: info@wuma.photo
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wuma.awards
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584066810609