Awards & Recognition
Awards
A curated selection of awards, grants, and festival selections recognising Kaush’s photography and filmmaking around the world.
Kaush’s work as a wildlife photographer and filmmaker has been recognised with a wide range of awards, grants, and festival selections across the world.
From documenting intimate underwater encounters in remote oceans to crafting emotive, character-led films, these accolades highlight his commitment to visual storytelling that is both artistically compelling and rooted in conservation.
His imagery and films have been celebrated by international competitions, photography institutions, and environmental organisations, with recognition spanning underwater photography, drone cinematography, short documentary filmmaking, and conservation-focused storytelling. These awards not only honour technical excellence, but also reflect the impact of his work in inspiring connection, curiosity, and meaningful action for the natural world.
Below is a selection of some of his key achievements alongside a complete list of awards and nominations received to date.
Flow Trip Water Category Winner
Celebrating immersive, story-driven travel imagery
In 2024, Kaush’s underwater work was awarded the grand prize winner of the Flow Trip Photo Contest Water Category. His winning image "The Fever" showcases a school of stingrays cruising through the waters of the Maldives.
The award celebrated technical excellence, artistic composition, and meaningful storytelling from the underwater world.
British Photography Awards Recognition
Honours for ocean and drone-led storytelling
Kaush has received multiple honours from the British Photography Awards, including shortlists and honorable mentions across the “Water Life” and “Drone” categories.
His images "Isolation", "Solitary", "Pensive", and "Pachyderm Periscope" have all been nominated for awards in the British Photography Awards. These awards celebrate narrative-led ocean photography that blends ethical practice, technical control, and compelling visual storytelling.
Peixinho
Multi-Award-Winning Short Film
Peixinho was made possible through the Ocean Culture Life storytelling grant awarded to Kaush, enabling him to travel, film, and bring the project to life with the care and intention it deserved. The film - released in early 2025 - follows a sensitive, character-led narrative that explores our relationship with the ocean through themes of identity, belonging, and emotional connection.
Since its release, Peixinho has been recognised globally, winning or being officially selected for more than 20 film festivals around the world. Its cinematography, intimate storytelling, and focus on conservation-driven themes have resonated with audiences internationally, further establishing Kaush’s voice as a filmmaker rooted in purpose and authenticity.
Ocean Photographer of the Year Recognition
The Biggest Ocean Photography Competition In The World
Kaush’s work was recognised at the Ocean Photographer of the Year awards in 2025. His image "Curious Giants" was a finalist in what is the leading competition for ocean imagery that celebrates impactful storytelling and conservation-focused work.
His image of Grey Whales in Baja California, Mexico, was nominated in the Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean.
