We encourage Professional photographers from the World Tour Circuit and everywhere, to enter to celebrate and acknowledge the best photographs of the year. By definition in the rules, a Professional Photographer earns AUD$25,000 from photography specifically relating to cycling.

1st Place
Cash Prize AUD$2,500 PLUS the Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Award trophy and medallion

2nd Place
Cash Prize AUD $750 PLUS the Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year medallion

3rd Place

Cash Prize AUD $250 PLUS the Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year medallion

Winners of the Professional category can opt to donate some or all of the cash prize to Tour de Cure, and give back even more to cancer research.

Anyone who is a enthusiast or semi-professional – you’re encouraged to submit your best work, using high end camera’s including DSLR’s, mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras, film, and compact.

1st Place
FELT VR Advanced with Ultegra Di2 

Modern road bike designed for all-day, epic road rides, with a focus on comfort and a smooth ride quality. Advanced-level carbon layup optimized for a smooth ride, Clearance for up to 30mm tires, Modern endurance geometry for a broad fit range.

2nd Place
Wahoo KICKR CORE and CLIMB Smart Trainer System and a year subscription to the Sufferfest training platform

KICKR CORE delivers a realistic, accurate, and quiet indoor training experience by using the proven flywheel technology, advanced algorithms, and integrated cadence measurement that originated with the iconic KICKR smart trainer. By pairing KICKR CLIMB to the KICKR CORE you can take your training to another level by integrating real ascents and descents into your workouts.

3rd Place

Bontrager Specter WaveCel Helmet and XXX Road Shoe

A lightweight, breathable helmet for all types of riding with the advanced protection of WaveCel technology.

XXX is professional grade from heel to toe. It’s meticulously constructed of the most luxurious materials available, and renowned for its tailored fit and unparalleled pedaling efficiency. This attention to detail has made XXX one of the most sought after race shoes by the world’s best riders.

Some of the best photos are taken on the readily accessible smartphone and action cameras. All you need is an artistic eye and to be in the right place at the right time.

1st Place
Mavic Allroad Pro Carbon SL Wheels

Ride smoother and faster on rough roads with a reduced risk of punctures
– 23mm wide UST rims and integrated tubeless tires reduce rolling resistance.
– UST Road Tubeless lets you run lower tire pressure for comfort and control on rough roads.
– 700C wheel comes with Yksion Allroad UST tires, choose either 35mm or 40mm.

2nd Place
Park Tool Kit

The PK-4 includes 88 of Park’s best, carefully chosen tools selected with versatility in mind. A great way to outfit a pro bench or to set up a fabulous home workshop, the PK-4 is an impressive set of tools, which, can help you perform hundreds of repairs and maintenance tasks. A toolkit you’ll appreciate for decades all housed in a large, rugged tool box.

3rd Place

Castelli Gift Certificate USD$500 

This year we’re delighted that Graham Watson is back for his fourth year as our Honorary Judge. Graham will select his top 10 photos in each category. He’ll select the most insightful and creative photos – in Graham’s Choice.

Everyone who’s been picked by Graham in the Enthusiast and Smartphone / Action Cam categories will be recognised, and his top three choices receive a gift from Graham Watson.

Graham’s Choice Top 3 in the Enthusiast category

Graham Watson 100th Tour de France poster autographed by Graham. 

Graham’s Choice Top 3 in the Smartphone / Action Cam category

Graham Watson 100th Tour de France poster autographed by Graham.