The Senior Award
Major Award
The Senior Award is given at the discretion of the Council for a piece or range of work produced by an entrant that is judged to have achieved the highest standard of craftsmanship and/or design.
Entrants in any of the craft and design sections who have been awarded a minimum of a gold award in the competition, at Senior level, will be considered for this award.
Junior & Senior classification
Junior and Senior classification in the competition are defined as:
If you are undergoing training on a recognised full or part time course of study or undertaking a registered apprenticeship you will be defined as a ‘Junior’. For students only, this includes a period of three years after completing your formal studies, but you may opt to be considered as a Senior.
All other entrants will be classed as a ‘Senior’, including apprentices who have completed their apprenticeship.
Ben Algar & Kurt Calow - Acanthus ∞
Senior Award in Polishers 2026
10 Jan 2027
Online Entry Form Submission Deadline
12 - 13 - 14 Jan 2027
Entry submission @
The Goldsmiths’ Centre
EC1M 5AD
8th Mar 2027
Awards Ceremony @
The Goldsmiths' Hall
EC2V 6BN
8 - 19 Mar 2027
Awards Exhibition & Events @
The Goldsmiths' Hall
EC2V 6BN
