SUMMARY
The 2026 NZIPP Iris Awards in Australia have announced their winners, with Charlotte Reeves taking the "Animal" category for her dramatic outdoor dog portraits. However, Belinda Richards secured the highest overall score with a creative feline photograph, earning a near-perfect 99/100. Richards also won the "Creative" category. The NZIPP Awards, a prominent New Zealand photography competition, expanded to Australia two years ago.
TAKEAWAYS
Charlotte Reeves won the "Animal" category at the 2026 NZIPP Iris Awards with dog photos.
Belinda Richards' cat photograph received the highest overall score of 99/100.
Richards also won the "Creative" category.
The NZIPP Iris Awards are New Zealand's most recognized photography awards and have expanded to Australia.