As one of the most widely used man-made products on the planet, concrete is essential to our lives: in our houses and offices; our roads and pavements; in the bridges that connect us; the wind farms that provide us with energy; and the sea barriers that protect us. As the sustainable building material of choice, it provides safe, durable and resilient structures as well as providing the basis for renewable energy infrastructure.
Concrete in Life is our annual photography competition, open to all photographers (or anyone with a camera phone) around the world. It tasks you to take photos of concrete in your life for a chance to win up to $10,000.
Entering the competition is simple. Just upload a photo of concrete using the hashtag #ConcreteInLife2425, the hashtag # of the category you are entering and the hashtag # of the country you took the photo in (full entry details below).
The competition has four categories:
1- Urban design and use – images of the city landscapes and buildings around us, both well-known and hidden away.
2- Concrete infrastructure – photographs of our infrastructure, in our cities and rural, above and below ground.
3- Concrete in daily life – the human side of concrete and how it's used and interacted with daily.
4- Beauty and design – showcasing beautiful uses concrete in the world around us - such as stunningly designed buildings, sculptures or landmarks.
Deadline:
30 November 2024.
How to Enter:
Take a photo of concrete in your life and upload it to Instagram or X. Include the following information
• #ConcreteInLife2425
• The hashtag # of the category you are entering (one per photo).
• The hashtag # of the country where you took the photo.
• You can also email us your entry concreteinlife@gccassociation.org
• You can enter as many photos as you like, but each one can only be considered for one category.
• Remember to make your photo public on Instagram or we won’t be able to view your photos.
* There are no amateur or professional categories.
Prizes:
• Overall winner : $10,000
• Urban design and use: $2,500
• Concrete infrastructure: $2,500
• Concrete in daily life: $2,500
• Beauty and Design: $2,500
• People’s Choice: $5,000
For further information visit the official competition website.