Competition briefs 2026

Please scroll below for this year's competition briefs.

How to enter

The competition is made up of 2 main sections: the 2D design categories & the 3D finished work categories, outlined below.

The key criteria for entry are that your work must have been completed between Jan 2025 – 2026 and designed and/or made in the UK.

You can be at any stage in your career, including a student, working professional or hobbyist. 

For all entries, the key dates are listed below, including entry submission days.. Please ensure that you are eligible to enter by reading our entry guidelines. The online entry form will open in November 2025. Please subscribe to our mailing list for regular updates. & ensure you add the email address below to your contacts list. 

If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact us at: info@craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk

11 Jan 2026

Online Entry Form Submission Deadline

13 - 14 Jan 2026

Entry submission @ 

The Goldsmiths’ Centre

EC1M 5AD

9th Mar 2026

Awards Ceremony @

The Merchant Taylors' Hall, 

EC2R 8JB

23 - 27 Mar 2026

Awards Exhibition & Events @ 

The Birmingham Assay Office

B1 3AX

1 July - 10 Sept 2026

Awards Exhibition & Events @ 

The Goldsmiths’ Centre

EC1M 5AD

 

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