When the Top 100 Finalists of a WallMag Award are announced, here are the most common questions and answers.
Why isn't my entry a finalist?
Finalists (the Top 100) are chosen by community votes. Every project earns a score from the votes it receives; we rank each creator by their best project, and the top 100 become finalists. The jury has not voted at this stage — jury voting begins only after finalists are announced. So the finalist list reflects the community's response. Keep participating — voting is still open.
When are the winners announced?
Winners (the Top 3) are announced on the award's winners date. For the WallMag Mobile Photography Awards 2026, that is 27 July 2026. Voting stays open until then, and the Top 3 are decided by jury evaluation (80%) + community votes (20%).
How and when do I get my certificate?
Finalist certificates are issued after the winners are announced. You will receive an email and in-app notice with a link to download your certificate from the My Submissions tab. Please allow a few days after the winners announcement.
I didn't get the finalist email
Check your spam/promotions folder. Finalist notices are sent by email, in-app, and WhatsApp — so check the in-app bell and your WhatsApp too. If you still can't find it, reply here and we'll verify it was sent.