Photos were submitted in one of four categories:

1) Category I: "Human and Nature" - coexistence and interaction of man and nature in Nature 2000 areas, the incarnation of the idea of ​​sustainable development, the importance of protecting
and natural wealth for future generations;
2) Category II: "Faces of Nature" - photographs of landscapes, landscapes, natural beauty and biodiversity in Nature 2000 areas;
3) Category III: "Beauty protected" - photographs of species of animals and birds protected under the Nature 2000 network;
4) Category IV: "Beauty of Nature" - photographs of the individual and innovative approach to the Nature 2000 network, as well as photographs of the systems and forms that occur naturally in the environment, macro photography and photographs from the air.

The contest was supported by Radio Zet journalist Beata Pawlikowska, which appreciate the beauty of Polish Nature.

• The partners of the contest were:
• Polish Nature Photographers Association
• Radio Zet
• National Geographic Poland