Welcome to the GCCA’s 7th annual Concrete in Life photography competition.
Entering the competition is simple. Just upload a photo of concrete using the hashtag #ConcreteInLife2526, the hashtag # of the category you are entering and the hashtag # of the country you took the photo in (full entry details below).
Entries will be judged by our judging panel – our shortlist will be revealed later this year and winners will be announced in early 2026.
We will also be running People’s Choice category, where the public will vote for their favourite photo from our shortlist.
Show us what concrete means to you. Good luck!
Concrete in Life 2025/2026 is open for entries.
Deadline: 23:59 GMT, 30 November 2025
See details on how to enter below
Categories (4 Total)
Urban design and use
#UrbanConcrete – images of the city landscapes and buildings around us, both well-known and hidden away
Concrete Infrastructure
#ConcreteInfrastructure – photographs of our infrastructure, in our cities and rural, above and below ground.
Concrete in Daily Life
#ConcreteInDailyLife – the human side of concrete and how it’s used and interacted with daily.
Beauty and Design
#ConcreteBeautyAndDesign – showcasing beautiful uses concrete in the world around us – such as stunningly designed buildings, sculptures or landmarks.
How to Enter
Take a photo of concrete in your life and upload it to Instagram or X. Include the following information
- #ConcreteInLife2526
- The hashtag # of the category you are entering – see above (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
Total prizes:
- Overall winner – $10,000
- Urban Concrete – $2,500
- Concrete Infrastructure – $2,500
- Concrete in Daily Life – $2,500
- Concrete Beauty and Design – $2,500
- People’s Choice – $5,000
The Judges
Rajneesh Khattar
Senior Group Director – Energy & Construction, World of Concrete/ Informa Markets, India
“Concrete, being the single most widely used material in the world, is everywhere and its impact on our everyday lives is hard to ignore. With construction being the art of making a meaningful whole out of many parts, it’s time to appreciate the aesthetic and architectural appeal of Concrete – the “Unfinished” looking material besides its versatile applications, immense strength and durability.
Competitions like “Concrete In Life” aim to showcase Life in Concrete and sensitise the global stakeholders, consumers and beneficiaries how the responsible use of Concrete can impact our lives purposefully.”
Chris George
Content Director at Digital Camera World
“Concrete is all around us and has a beauty that might not always be obvious to some people. The Concrete in Life global photography competition continues to prove it is possible to take stunning shots of architecture and the manmade environment that show off the beauty of this universal building material.”
Thomas Guillot
Chief Executive, GCCA
“Concrete is a highly versatile material, offering the potential for beautiful design, as well as durability and strength. In our busy, modern world, we don’t always appreciate it, but if we didn’t have it, we’d certainly notice. Our Concrete in Life Competition gives every community across the globe a chance to show just how essential concrete is to our lives.”