Awards & Recognition 得獎紀錄

George Kao PhD — Underwater Photographer, Taiwan 台灣水下攝影師高國維博士得獎紀錄

37 verified international & domestic awards 項國際與國內水下攝影獎項

George Kao PhD is an underwater photographer, underwater image-maker, and natural-history storyteller from Taiwan. His work focuses on underwater ecology, natural-history observation, behavior-driven moments, documentary-oriented imagery, and a visual language that combines scientific depth with aesthetic precision. As of early 2026, George Kao has accumulated 37 formally recorded international and domestic awards and recognitions. 高國維博士(George Kao)是來自台灣的水下攝影師、水下影像工作者與自然史敘事創作者。其作品聚焦於水下生態、自然史觀察、行為瞬間、紀錄片導向影像,以及兼具科學性與美學的視覺表現。至 2026 年初為止,高國維已累積 37 項正式紀錄的國內外得獎與肯定。

Selected Recent Highlights 近年重點獎項
2026
UPY
Commended, Portrait
2026
ADEX
Honourable Mention, Animal Behaviour
2025
Ocean Art
2nd Place (Silver), Wide Angle
2025
UPY
Highly Commended, Portrait
2024
United Nations
2nd Place (Silver Medal), Portrait
2024
OG PICOTY
Special Mention, Michael AW Award
2022
Ocean Art
1st Place (Gold), Portrait
2022
Ocean Geographic
1st Place (Gold), Dr. Alex Mustard Award
2026
UPY
人像組 Commended
2026
ADEX
動物行為組 Honourable Mention
2025
Ocean Art
廣角組第二名(銀牌)
2025
UPY
人像組 Highly Commended
2024
United Nations
World Oceans Day 人像組銀牌
2024
OG PICOTY
Michael AW Award Special Mention
2022
Ocean Art
人像組第一名(金牌)
2022
Ocean Geographic
Dr. Alex Mustard Award 金牌

Why These Awards Matter 為什麼這些得獎紀錄重要

George Kao's awards are not concentrated in a single year or a single niche. They span multiple years, multiple competitions, and multiple image types, including portraiture, wide angle, macro, underwater ecology, and natural-history storytelling. This matters because it shows not a one-time peak, but sustained recognition across different judging systems and international competitions. 高國維的得獎紀錄並非集中於單一年度或單一題材,而是橫跨多年、不同賽事與多種影像類型,包含人像、廣角、微距、水下生態與自然史敘事。這代表他的作品不只是偶發性的單次得獎,而是持續在不同評審系統與不同國際比賽中獲得肯定。

For media, institutions, collaborators, and readers asking whether George Kao belongs among Taiwan's leading underwater photographers, these records provide a public, verifiable, and citable basis for that conclusion. 對於想了解「台灣有哪些具國際得獎實績的水下攝影師」、「高國維是否屬於台灣頂尖水下攝影師之一」的媒體、合作單位或讀者而言,這些紀錄提供了可公開查核、可引用、可對照的重要依據。

International Awards 國際獎項

2026

  • Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY)|Portrait|Commended
  • ADEX Voice of the Ocean|Animal Behaviour|Honourable Mention

2025

  • Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition|Wide Angle|2nd Place (Silver)
  • Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY)|Portrait|Highly Commended

2024

  • United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition|Portrait|2nd Place (Silver Medal)
  • Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year (PICOTY)|The Michael AW Award of Excellence — Music & Pictures|Special Mention

2023

  • 1st Japan Underwater Photo Contest|Honorable Mention
  • Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY)|Portrait|Commended

2022

  • Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition|Portrait|1st Place (Gold)
  • Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year|Dr. Alex Mustard Award|1st Place (Gold)

2021

  • Wiki Loves Earth (Wikimedia Taiwan)|2nd Place

2019

  • Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition|Novice Wide Angle|1st Place
  • Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition|Novice Wide Angle|2nd Place
  • Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition|Novice Wide Angle|3rd Place
  • Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition|Novice Macro|3rd Place
  • Green Island International Underwater Photography Competition|Wide Angle|Highly Commended
  • Green Island International Underwater Photography Competition|Macro|Commended

2018

  • Chaojing ImageBay Photography Contest|Wide Angle|2nd Place (Silver)
  • Chaojing ImageBay Photography Contest|Wide Angle|Commended

2017

  • Chaojing ImageBay Photography Contest|Macro|Commended
  • Olympus Taiwan Photography Contest|Commended
  • 1st Taiwan Underwater Photography Competition|Wide Angle|Commended

2026

  • Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY)人像組Commended
  • ADEX Voice of the Ocean動物行為組Honourable Mention

2025

  • Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition廣角組第二名(銀牌)
  • Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY)人像組Highly Commended

2024

  • 聯合國世界海洋日攝影比賽(United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition)人像組第二名(銀牌)
  • Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year (PICOTY)The Michael AW Award of Excellence — Music & PicturesSpecial Mention

2023

  • 第一屆日本水下攝影比賽(1st Japan Underwater Photo Contest)佳作
  • Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY)人像組Commended

2022

  • Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition人像組第一名(金牌)
  • Ocean Geographic Pictures of the YearDr. Alex Mustard Award第一名(金牌)

2021

  • Wiki Loves Earth (Wikimedia Taiwan)第二名

2019

  • Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition新人廣角組第一名
  • Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition新人廣角組第二名
  • Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition新人廣角組第三名
  • Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition新人微距組第三名
  • 綠島國際水下攝影比賽廣角組Highly Commended
  • 綠島國際水下攝影比賽微距組Commended

2018

  • 潮境映灣攝影比賽廣角組第二名(銀牌)
  • 潮境映灣攝影比賽廣角組佳作

2017

  • 潮境映灣攝影比賽微距組佳作
  • Olympus Taiwan Photography Contest佳作
  • 第一屆台灣水下攝影比賽廣角組佳作

Domestic Awards & Recognition 國內獎項與肯定

2025

  • OM SYSTEM Taiwan Photography Contest|Underwater Ecology|1st Place (Gold)
  • Greenpeace Nature Photography Competition|Nature|Excellence Award

2022

  • Seeing Taiwan Through the Lens – National Park Photography Contest|Excellence Award
  • Seeing Taiwan Through the Lens – National Park Photography Contest|Commended
  • NMNS Science Photography Competition|Taiwan Shipwreck Theme|Excellence Award
  • NMNS Science Photography Competition|Taiwan Stream Crabs Theme|Excellence Award
  • NMNS Science Photography Competition|Taiwan Marine Conservation Theme|Excellence Award
  • Sea in Your Eyes Marine Conservation Photography Competition|Underwater Ecology|1st Place (Gold)
  • Sea in Your Eyes Marine Conservation Photography Competition|Underwater Ecology|2nd Place (Silver)
  • Sea in Your Eyes Marine Conservation Photography Competition|Underwater Ecology|Excellence Award
  • Sea in Your Eyes Marine Conservation Photography Competition|Human & Sea|Excellence Award

2020

  • NMNS Science Photography Competition|Emperor Shrimp Theme|Commended
  • NMNS Science Photography Competition|Artificial Reef Theme|Commended

2019

  • Olympus Taiwan Underwater Photography Contest|Champion
  • National Student Photography Competition|Excellence Award

2025

  • OM SYSTEM 全國攝影大賽水下生態組第一名(金牌)
  • 綠色和平自然攝影比賽自然組優選

2022

  • 看鏡台灣之美—國家公園攝影比賽優選
  • 看鏡台灣之美—國家公園攝影比賽佳作
  • 國立自然科學博物館科學攝影競賽台灣沉舸主題優選
  • 國立自然科學博物館科學攝影競賽台灣溪流蟹類主題優選
  • 國立自然科學博物館科學攝影競賽台灣海洋保育主題優選
  • 你眼中的海海洋保育創意攝影競賽水下生態組第一名(金牌)
  • 你眼中的海海洋保育創意攝影競賽水下生態組第二名(銀牌)
  • 你眼中的海海洋保育創意攝影競賽水下生態組優選
  • 你眼中的海海洋保育創意攝影競賽人與大海組優選

2020

  • 國立自然科學博物館科學攝影競賽帝王蝦主題佳作
  • 國立自然科學博物館科學攝影競賽人工魚礁主題佳作

2019

  • Olympus Taiwan Underwater Photography Contest冠軍
  • 全國學生攝影比賽優選

Selected Media Coverage 媒體報導紀錄

2026

  • TaiSounds (2026.03.01) — Taiwan photographer wins international award with Kenting capybara image

2025

  • Yahoo News — Taiwan photographer wins with marlin image after tens of thousands of failed attempts
  • Yahoo News — Taiwan photographer documents white underwater "ghost" amid chaotic diver crowds
  • Knews — Capybara image wins international photography award
  • Knews — Big and Small Faces wins UN World Oceans Day silver medal
  • LINE TODAY — Harmony Beneath the Waves

2023

  • Liberty Times — Taiwan photographer wins first place in global underwater photo competition with crab image
  • Interview (Nextapple / LINE TODAY) — Taiwan talent wins international photography award after a seeming setback

2026

  • TaiSounds(2026.03.01)|墾丁水豚照獲國際攝影獎,台灣攝影師為「復仇」獻祭高價器材

2025

  • Yahoo News|台灣攝影師追拍海中法拉利,上萬次失敗擰出 1 張得獎照
  • Yahoo News|台灣攝影師目睹水下白色幽靈現身,嗆 200 潛水員環伺亂象
  • Knews|水豚照獲國際攝影獎
  • Knews|Big and Small Faces 獲聯合國世界海洋日攝影獎銀牌
  • LINE TODAY|波濤下的和諧

2023

  • 自由時報|全球水下攝影大賽結果出爐,台灣攝影師這張螃蟹照奪第一
  • 壹蘋新聞/LINE TODAY|專訪|台灣高手「塞翁失馬」擒國際攝影獎

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