An annual competition where the world’s best and aspiring photographers, cinematographers and artists showcase their work to a panel of professional judges in front of a live audience at the ADEX Asia Dive Expo.

ADEX Voice of the Ocean Photo/Video/Art Competition 2022

The annual ADEX Voice of the Ocean Photo/Video/Art Competition celebrates visual representations of the ocean and its many creatures. The best works by underwater photographers and videographers are presented and judged live by a celebrated panel of distinguished experts.

1. Best Of Show
Calling for the best of the best “over-unders”, or split shots, around the ADEX theme – “Dedicated to the Ocean – For a Plastic-Free Future”. The entries for this category will be featured during the ADEX Ocean Vision 2022 show and the “Most Public-Voted” winning entry will immediately qualify for the “Best of Show” category. Follow us as we unveil the voting poll in March. Join now and stand a chance to be awarded this prestigious title at ADEX.

Prize
– 1 no x SEACAM Housing (worth EU$10,000) brought to you by SEACAM (*Prizes are subject to changes)
– 1 x 7 days 6 nights Special Visayas Sharks on 28 Jan 2023 (worth EU$2040) brought to you by Seadoors Livaboard

2. Photo of the Year
We want to see what you’ve managed to capture at the decisive moment underwater. We’ll be judging shots from all aspects, from the technical (lighting, exposure) to the situation itself (subject rarity, difficulty level).

Prize
– 1 x 2 days, 3 nights Dive Package in Gili Trawangan and Blue Marlin Komodo (worth USD$1,720) brought to you by Blue Marlin Dive
– 1 x 4 days 3 nights all-inclusive stay for 1 pax at either Puerto Galera or Dumaguete Resort (worth USD$1232) brought to you by Atlantis Dive Resorts And Liveaboard

3. Video of the Year
Love creating compelling underwater stories with moving images? Then submit your best short film to our Video of the Year category, and be in contention for some incredible prizes.

Prize
– 1 x Luminox Eco #Tide Sea Turtle Watches (worth SGD$625) brought to you by Luminox
– 1 x 3 days 2 nights Dive Package for 2 pax at Lalaguna Villas with 2 dives per day & 2 daily breakfast — double or twin share, no peak periods, inclusive of transfer between airport and ferry (worth USD$1500) brought to you by Lalaguna Villas

4. Environmental Photo of the Year (Dedicated to the Ocean – For a Plastic-Free Future)
A photograph that represents the ADEX theme – “Dedicated to the Ocean – For a Plastic-Free Future”. We’re looking for a photograph that makes people stop and take notice, and that affects them enough to encourage greater awareness about plastic pollution.

Prize
– 1 x 5 Days 4 Nights, 6 Dives Experience Package worth SGD$900.00 or RP9,700,000
– 1 x 3 days 2 nights Casita accommodations for 1 pax with 2 day diving 2 boat dives per day, not inclusive of round trip airport transfers and marine park fees brought to you by Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort

5. Underwater Fashion Photo of the Year
The appeal of the human form gains no greater expression than when submerged in the medium that we are so passionate about water. Do you have what it takes to create a winning image that blends fashion with the beauty of the underwater world?

Prize
– 1 x 7 days, 6 nights Raja Ampat Full Board Upper Sea View Room with 20 Dives (worth USD$2,350) brought to you by Sea Safari Cruises
– 1 x 3 days 2 nights seaview accommodation in semi-deluxe/standard room for 1 pax with full board meals, not inclusive of transfer between airport and resort (worth USD$545) brought to you by Pier Uno Dive Resort

6. Compact Camera Photo of the Year
We’re looking for the top shots captured with a small camera with a built-in lens. Show how good you are with your compact, and be in with a chance of winning some fabulous prizes.

Prize
– 1 x Citizen watch (worth SGD$800) brought to you by CITIZEN watches
– 1 x 5 days 4 nights stay at poolside room with daily breakfast and 2 daily scuba dives (worth USD$499) brought to you by Scandi Divers

7. Artwork of the Year (Dedicated to the Ocean – For a Plastic-Free Future)
We are looking for impactful, thought-provoking illustrations around the ADEX theme – artwork of “Dedicated to the Ocean – For a Plastic-Free Future”. (Traditional photography is not allowed in this category.)

Prize
– 1 x CINEBAGS CB25 (worth SGD$455) brought to you by CINEBAGS
– 1 x 3 days 2 nights seaview studio top deck fan room with 1 queen-sized bed for 2 pax with 2 daily breakfast, inclusive of boat transfer between resort private and pier brought to you by Portulano Dive Resort

Terms and Conditions are subjected to change without prior notice.

Submission Closed

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