In the meantime - enjoy our previous winnersSome background:
2017 saw the seventh OZTek Underwater Photographic Competition and the introduction of the Nikon Dive Portfolio of the Year.
2018 we ran the second Nikon Dive Portfolio of the Year and took the winning images around Australia with the Ocean Film Festival.
2019 showcased the OZTek2019 Underwater Photography Competition and Nikon Shot of the Year (that's right - not a portfolio, simply one awesome image!)
- Winners of both 2018 & 2019 were on display at OZTek2019 as part of the Underwater Photographic Exhibition, as well as being available on the Website & Facebook.
The OZTek Underwater Photographic Competition and the Nikon Dive Shot of the Year welcomes entries from divers with an imagination, a camera and a willingness to share their discoveries and experiences with others.
OZTek2019 Underwater Photographic Competition:
Entries must fall within the scope of one or other of the following categories:
Wreck - Open to Australian & New Zealand citizens/residents only
An image taken that includes an image of a wreck, or part thereof, with or without a diver
Sponsored by: Blue Lagoon Resort, Blue Lagoon Dive Centre and Dive Adventures
First Prize: 8 day, 12 dive package to Truk lagoon More information on this prize
Second Prize: Set of three Rod Macdonald wreck books. More information on this prize
Cave - Open to Australian & New Zealand citizens/residents only
An image taken showing the inside of a cave or cavern, with or without a diver
Sponsored by: Scubapro Australia
First Prize: Scubapro G2 Computer
Second Prize: Scubapro Cabin Bag. More information on these prizes
Marine Life with Diver - Open to Australian & New Zealand citizens/residents only
An underwater image featuring marine life with a diver in the image.
Note: Marine life does not include plants.
Sponsored by: Master Liveaboards and Dive Adventures
First Prize: 7-night liveaboard trip on Solomons PNG Master. More information on this prize
Second Prize: Sponsored by DAN World, a full membership including insurance. More information on this prize
Open Category - Marine life - Open to International Residents
An image featuring marine life. Must not include diver in the image.
Sponsored by: Rodney Fox Great White Shark Expeditions
Prize: 4 day / 3 night Great White Shark Expedition. More information on this prize
Macro or Super Macro Marine Life - Open to Australian & New Zealand citizens/residents onlySubjects requiring the use of a macro lens or macro setting to capture the image
Sponsored by: Sea & Sea
First Prize: Sea&Sea YS-D2 Underwater TTL Strobe, Fibre optic cable, Portcase & Carryb Hardware kit .
Second Prize: Sea&Sea Buoyancy Arm Handle More information on this prize

Nikon Dive Shot of the Year
The Nikon Dive Shot of the Year will be one single image which embodies:
- Innovation & creativity
- Dramatic affect & sensory impact
- Uniqueness
- Composition of the photo
Competition entrants can enter up to 3 images from any of the five (5) existing competition categories.
First Prize: Nikon D850 camera & Nikkor AF-S 60mm lens
Second Prize: Nikon Coolpix W300
Details on the Nikon Dive Shot of the Year
Click here for Nikon Dive Shot of the Year Terms & Conditions
For ALL the Terms & Conditions, plus all the information on the registration rules:
Download Competition Terms & Conditions here
Winners will have their images printed & exhibited at OZTek2019 staged at Hall 5, International Exhibition Centre, ICC, Sydney, Australia on the weekend of the March 16 - 17, 2019.
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED
Please read the Terms & Conditions carefully before registering your images online:
Judging:
The competition will be judged by a panel of experienced & accomplished underwater photographers & editors.