Xiangzhi Zhao - Urban Madness Boundaries Medal Design (2D) - Silver 2024
Welcome to the 2026 Craft & Design Council Competition
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This year, the Award Ceremony will be held on Monday, 9th March 2026 and will be live-streamed from the Merchant Taylors' Hall.
Image: Vicki Ambery-Smith & Mary Ann Simmons - Manor House
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
