Because a new chapter begins. Submissions for The Illume Awards 2026 are now open, inviting photographers from around the world to share their perspective on human-powered adventure and action sports photography.

Built on the legacy of Red Bull Illume, The Illume continues to celebrate the photographers behind the lens. Those who go further, wait longer, and return again and again to capture something real. But this next chapter also carries a broader intention. To recognize that the places we capture are not just backdrops, but environments worth protecting.

Together with eight NGO partners, Access Fund, Leave No Trace, Protect Our Winters, Skateistan, Surfrider Foundation, Trash Free Trails, Wings for Life, and World Bicycle Relief, The Illume brings greater visibility to the landscapes and communities that make these photos possible.

As the team behind The Illume, zooom leads the project end to end, from concept and positioning to global communications, submission infrastructure through digital solutions, judging, and the award ceremonies and exhibition tour that follow.