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.
Alexandra Raphael - The Honest Bowl
Senior Award 2024/25
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
