WallMag Awards

Can I delete and re-upload my award entry?

Can I edit, delete, or re-upload my entry after submitting? Yes — you can delete an entry and upload a new one in its place at any time, as long as the Top 100 finalists for that award have not yet been announced. Important things to know: - Deleting and re-uploading does NOT reduce the number of entries you can submit. Your overall entry quota stays the same. - Use this when you want to: - Fix a cropping or framing issue - Replace a photo with a stronger shot - Update the title or description - Cut-off: once the Top 100 finalists for an award are announced, entries are locked and can no longer be modified or replaced. This applies to all WallMag Awards (Mobile Photography, Wildlife, Wedding, Creative, etc.) while they are in the Ongoing status.

Is there a free or low-cost way to participate in WallMag?

A free path to participate, when the offer is on WallMag occasionally runs a first-entry-free promotion on Awards. If you can't afford the paid Magazine feature (₹999) right now — student, just starting out, on a budget — check whether the promotion is currently active. How to know if it's currently free Open the award page on https://wallmag.io/awards and check the submission step. If the first entry is currently free, the price will display as ₹0 for the first slot. If the promotion has ended, all entries will show their regular price. The first-entry-free flag is set per-award by the WallMag team and may be turned on or off at any time without notice. Always confirm pricing on the live award page before quoting it to a creator. When the promotion is on - Your first entry to any active award is ₹0 - All entries (free or paid) are reviewed by our editorial team alongside each other — same editorial standard, no preferential treatment - Top 100 finalists per award are announced on the finale date - Top entries win cash + brand discounts + a Cover Story feature in WallMag Creator Magazine When the promotion is off - Standard award entry pricing applies (typically ₹499 for the first entry, depending on the award and any active discount) - The Magazine path (₹999, guaranteed publication slot) is the alternative When to choose Awards vs Magazine | You want | Path | |---|---| | Guaranteed publication slot | Magazine (₹999) | | To compete + maybe win cash + earn credibility | Awards (price varies; check live) | | Both | Awards entry + Magazine separately | So: yes, there are usually free or low-cost entry points to WallMag — but always check the current pricing on the award page, since promotions are time-limited.

Can I submit to WallMag Awards as a company or brand?

Yes — companies and brands can submit to WallMag Awards. The submission and the resulting certificate will be in the brand's name, not a personal name. How to submit as a company or brand 1. Create a WallMag profile under the brand name. Use your company/brand name as the "Full name" when signing up — not a personal name. This ensures the submission, public-facing portfolio, and certificate are all in the brand's identity. 2. Submit your work as usual via the relevant award page at wallmag.io/awards. 3. First entry on each award is free; additional entries are paid. 4. If you win, the cash prize, Cover Story feature, and recognition certificate are all issued in the brand name. Already have a personal-name WallMag profile? If your existing profile is under your personal name and you'd now like to submit as a company, we recommend creating a separate profile for the brand. This keeps your personal portfolio distinct from your company's work, and ensures the certificate is correctly issued. If you have questions about transitioning an existing profile, just reach out via our support page and we'll guide you through it.

How does WallMag Awards voting work?

How does WallMag Awards voting work? WallMag Awards rankings come from a Vote Score out of 100, calculated as an 80/20 mix of jury and community votes — not a raw popularity count. How votes work When someone votes (jury or community), they assign Vote Points to a project: - 100 points — Extraordinary work - 70 points — Strong, high-quality work - 10 points — Just okay work Each voter selects one of these per project. The 80 / 20 formula - Jury Score = 80 × (your jury points ÷ highest jury points in the award) → maximum 80 - Community Score = 20 × (your community points ÷ highest community points in the award) → maximum 20 - Final Vote Score = Jury Score + Community Score → always out of 100 This means pure popularity can never dominate — strong jury evaluation lifts a project past one that only racks up community votes. Voting is transparent, not anonymous - Jury votes require written comments explaining why the juror chose 100 / 70 / 10. Creators get real, meaningful feedback. - Community vote counts and your normalized scores are visible on your project page. - Vote Scores update every hour. What you (the creator) can see on your project page - Community vote points on your project - Jury vote points on your project - Normalized Jury Score (out of 80) and Community Score (out of 20) - Final Vote Score (out of 100) - Jury comments explaining their score Full breakdown with worked examples Power to the People — Our Award Voting System covers the full system with worked examples and tie-break rules. TL;DR: Vote Score is 80% jury (with comments) + 20% community — out of 100. Voting is transparent, not anonymous. Final scores update hourly on your project page.