The Winners of HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Photo Contest

Year after year, we’re amazed and inspired by the hundreds of images submitted to HAWAIʻI Magazine’s annual photo contest—and this year is no exception.

From the Islands’ endemic species to iconic surf breaks and rugged landscapes, these captivating images offer a glimpse of Hawaiʻi’s dynamic beauty.

See the winners page here.

For our 26th contest, we invited our readers to vote for their favorite images in the categories of land, ocean, people, wildlife, Kīlauea and student submissions. Mahalo to everyone who voted.

View the winners in our 2026 SUMMER Digital Issue.