Recognizing contributors whose work captures truth, beauty, and the moments that define us all with commercial stock content.
What are the Shutterstock Impact Awards?
The Shutterstock Impact Awards spotlight contributors who create with purpose. These awards recognize visual storytellers from around the globe whose work captures the real-world impact of diverse and timely topics, including inclusive healthcare, emerging technologies, family life, and wellness.
Meet the Winners
Chosen by our panel of industry experts, these contributors were recognized for their self-nominated visual collections. Each winner was selected for best embodying their Impact Award category.
Move, Image Winner
Gorgany
Move, Video Winner
Miljan Zivkovic
Heal, Image Winner
The Yudel Media
Heal, Video Winner
Tirvi
Belong, Image Winner
Artemismiss
Belong, Video Winner
AnnaStills
Glow, Image Winner
Oscar M Sanchez
Glow, Video Winner
Azaqo
Teach, Image Winner
Lordn
Teach, Video Winner
Dragon Images
Imagine, Image Winner
Kudzai Mudzana
Imagine, Video Winner
Frame Stock Footage
Build, Image Winner
997Cata
Build, Video Winner
Oscargutzo
Start, Image Winner
Dudi_Hermawan
Start, Video Winner
Lemon_Photo
What’s your Impact?
The Shutterstock Impact Awards celebrate portfolios that contain cohesive narratives of people, culture, identity, and change. Stories that move and inspire. Stories anchored in truth. Stories told through bold visuals, stirring emotion, and undeniable humanity.
The many faces of wellness.
Show real people, of all body types, ages, genders, and abilities, moving, stretching, lifting, or resting. Think pilates in the park, breathwork at the office, post-workout recovery at home. Prioritize authenticity, emotional moments, and natural expressions that capture the personal side of movement and self-care.
The humanity within healthcare.
Capture genuine connections between patients and professionals; moments of care, treatment, and recovery. Show real settings, from clinics and therapy rooms to everyday life, always portraying the person beyond their medical journey.
The real story of family.
Highlight everyday connections: shared meals, bedtime routines, celebrations, first steps, or homework help. Include diverse structures, such as multi-generational households, LGBTQ+ parents, single parents, and blended families. Aim for visuals that feel intimate, culturally grounded, and true to lived experience.
Beauty in every expression.
Feature people across all ages, tones, identities, and abilities using beauty and skincare as self-expression. From morning rituals to fashion styling to quiet moments of reflection, focus on individuality and scenes that feel personal and true, never overly staged
The journey of learning.
Tell stories through the eyes of students, teachers, or academic communities. Capture milestones big and small: first days, exam prep, classroom breakthroughs. Use authentic details (uniforms, signage, rituals) that ground each story in its culture and region.
Technology for the people.
Show AR and VR enhancing daily life in homes, schools, hospitals, or workplaces. From therapy and accessibility tools to immersive learning, highlight how emerging tech empowers and improves lives. Always human-first, technology should support the story, not overshadow it.
The evolving face of work.
Capture connection, ambition, and collaboration across the workplaces of today. Whether in boardrooms, corner shops, home offices, or salons, focus on the human side of progress, diverse leaders, inclusive teams, and the spirit of purpose that drives work forward.
Honoring new voices.
If you joined Shutterstock as a contributor in 2025 and have at least 50 approved model-released images or videos, this award is yours to pursue. We’re looking for portfolios that combine storytelling, craft, and a clear understanding of today’s market. Think relatable, compelling scenarios that transform Content Briefs into lived experiences.
What’s your Impact?
The Shutterstock Impact Awards celebrate portfolios that contain cohesive narratives of people, culture, identity, and change. Stories that move and inspire. Stories anchored in truth. Stories told through bold visuals, stirring emotion, and undeniable humanity.
The many faces of wellness.
Show real people, of all body types, ages, genders, and abilities, moving, stretching, lifting, or resting. Think pilates in the park, breathwork at the office, post-workout recovery at home. Prioritize authenticity, emotional moments, and natural expressions that capture the personal side of movement and self-care.
Briefs for inspiration: sstkWellnessThe humanity within healthcare.
Capture genuine connections between patients and professionals; moments of care, treatment, and recovery. Show real settings, from clinics and therapy rooms to everyday life, always portraying the person beyond their medical journey.
Brief for inspiration: sstkHealthThe real story of family.
Highlight everyday connections: shared meals, bedtime routines, celebrations, first steps, or homework help. Include diverse structures, such as multi-generational households, LGBTQ+ parents, single parents, and blended families. Aim for visuals that feel intimate, culturally grounded, and true to lived experience.
Briefs for inspiration: sstkFamily, sstkFamily: Celebrations, sstkFamily: Working FamiliesBeauty in every expression.
Feature people across all ages, tones, identities, and abilities using beauty and skincare as self-expression. From morning rituals to fashion styling to quiet moments of reflection, focus on individuality and scenes that feel personal and true, never overly staged
Briefs for inspiration: sstkDiverseBeauty, sstkDiverseBeauty: PrideThe journey of learning.
Tell stories through the eyes of students, teachers, or academic communities. Capture milestones big and small: first days, exam prep, classroom breakthroughs. Use authentic details (uniforms, signage, rituals) that ground each story in its culture and region.
Briefs for inspiration: KnowledgeForAllTechnology for the people.
Show AR and VR enhancing daily life in homes, schools, hospitals, or workplaces. From therapy and accessibility tools to immersive learning, highlight how emerging tech empowers and improves lives. Always human-first, technology should support the story, not overshadow it.
Briefs for inspiration: sstkTechnology, sstkTechnology: VideoGamesThe evolving face of work.
Capture connection, ambition, and collaboration across the workplaces of today. Whether in boardrooms, corner shops, home offices, or salons, focus on the human side of progress, diverse leaders, inclusive teams, and the spirit of purpose that drives work forward.
Briefs for inspiration: sstkBusinessHonoring new voices.
If you joined Shutterstock as a contributor in 2025 and have at least 50 approved model-released images or videos, this award is yours to pursue. We’re looking for portfolios that combine storytelling, craft, and a clear understanding of today’s market. Think relatable, compelling scenarios that transform Content Briefs into lived experiences.
Meet the Judges
Get to know the creative leaders who selected our 2025 Impact Award winners.
