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  • Competition Entry Form 2025/26

    Deadline: Midnight 11th Jan 2026

  • Progress may be saved but we highly recommend completing the form in one sitting. Please ensure you have the following information ready:

    • Insurance value of your entry (is the replacement or cost value)
    • One image of your work. This will not be used for judging or publicity but simply for the team to quickly identify your work. 
    • Ensure your entry can be posted or dropped off at The Goldsmiths’ Centre (London) within these dates: 12 - 14 Jan. Please note there is a P&P Fee for posting your work back to you. 
    • The collecion / post-out dates are 17 - 18 Feb. (P&P fee).  Please see FAQ's below. 
    • Award-winning entries may be selected and requested for planned GC&DC exhibitions at the Birmingham Assay Office and The Goldsmiths' Centre.
       

    Rules: https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/entry-rules/

    FAQ's: https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/faq-2026/

  • 1. Personal details & key confirmations


  • You have been categorised as a SENIOR for the purposes of judging.

  • 2. Education, work & other

    Depending upon your answers above, there will be additional questions here regarding your education.

  • 3. Sections entered

    Please familiarise yourself with the section briefs on the website and ensure that you have read the requirements carefully. For 3D Sections, we may add / remove your entry from sections depending upon suitability.

  • 4. Optional awards

  • The Benevolent Society Skills Bursary

    For the 2025-26 competition, this bursary will be dedicated to the specialist craft section of polishers. This will be for a structured course tailored to increase, inform and strengthen traditional polishers’ techniques, processes and skills. Expert industry judges in the polishers section will also include a representative of The Benevolent Society, who will select an appropriate entrant piece for this wonderful opportunity. 

    Applicants to the polishers section wishing to be considered for the Benevolent Society Bursary will need to provide additional information on the following form.

    https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/bursary--benevolent-society-skills-bursary/

     

    The Phil Barnes Enamelling Bursary

    The Phil Barnes Enamelling Bursary is open to all entrants in Enamelling (Design) & Enamelers & Enamel Painters (Craft). A 150-word statement is required for consideration. More details of this Bursary can be found under the Enamelling (Design) & Enamel & Enamel Painters (Craft) sections on the website. There is no age limit.

    https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/bursary--phil-barnes-enamelling/

     

    The GEM-A Award

    The GEM-A online distance learning course is open to all entrants and is optional to enter. Your entry MUST have incorporated gemstones to be eligible. A 200-word statement is required for consideration. For more information on the course, please visit our website:

     https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/special--gem-a/

     

    The 2D Hand Rendering Award

    The 2D Hand Rendering Award is open to all Hand Rendered 2D entries. Special Patrons, Sheffield Assay Office, sponsor this Special Award, which highlights the importance and value of recognising excellent presentation and communication skills in 2D design work as per the industry’s expectations and requirements. The award recognises and rewards outstanding skills, presentation, and professionalism in the use of traditional hand-rendering techniques, in order to present and communicate a design. 

    https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/special--hand-rendering/ 

     

    The Creative Innovation Award

    This year, entrants will be able to select Creative Innovation (CI) through the online application process, where all entries will be CONSIDERED for the attention of the judging panel. Entrants to this section MUST identify and list ALL methods, techniques and appropriate technologies employed in the manufacture of their entry. 

    https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/special--creative-innovation/

     

    An English Art Works Bursary

    Cartier, through its English Art Works (EAW) workshop, is launching a significant new bursary to help nurture young and emerging jewellery talent in the UK. Its purpose is to support students who show strong potential but may lack access to trade partners or professional workshops.

    Overall, this bursary provides an exceptional, career-enhancing opportunity for a rising jeweller, offering an immersive experience within one of the most prestigious workshops in the industry.

    https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/bursary--english-art-works-bursary/

     

    The Apprentice & Master Award

    An award highlighting, celebrating and recording the unique partnership between an apprentice and their master, promoting high-quality apprentice work and recognising the master’s contribution. Sponsored by Theo Fennell as Named Award Patrons, it aims to identify and celebrate high standards of hand-craft skills across any apprentice discipline from work submitted in the competition. This award is for both the apprentice and their master. Please tick the box on the entry form. Open to registered apprentices only. 

    https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/special-master-apprentice-award/

     

    The Cox & Power Bursary

    The GC&DC is delighted to announce a partnership with Cox & Power to facilitate a new and groundbreaking bursary in the competition. This will offer a unique range of experiences whilst being based at their gallery, retail business and workshop for a month. It is geared for jewellery designer makers at any stage of their career after graduation, who would benefit from and utilise this considerable arm of help and support through direct involvement at and with Cox & Power. This would be across their entire operation of their business, including the responsible sourcing of materials and ethical practices. The winner would be able to make their own designs, market, promote and sell at the Cox & Power gallery.  

    To find out more about Cox & Power: https://coxandpower.com

    https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/bursary--cox-and-power/

     

    The Jennifer Bloy Award

    A new Patron Award, sponsored by designer and GC&DC member Jennifer Bloy, aims to champion young designers (aged up to 30) who show promise in traditional hand-rendered 2D design. All eligible 2D entries submitted through the online application will automatically be considered, regardless of other awards won.

    A specialist panel— including Jennifer—will look for entrants with talent, enthusiasm, and clear potential to grow through further skills training.

    The winner will receive a tailored opportunity, such as work experience with a professional designer, a materials grant/voucher, or a combination of both.

    Entries must be predominantly hand-rendered: CAD or printing is allowed only for presentation elements like lettering. The core artwork and technical drawings must be original and hand-done (no prints or photocopies). Layout and mounting will also be taken into account.

    https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/special--emerging-talent-award--jenny-bloy/

     

     

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  • 5. Image & Information about your entry

    Please upload 1 image of your work. This will not be used for judging or publicity but simply for the team to correctly identify your work. The written information required below will be used by our judges to better understand your work.
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  • 6. Did you have help to design, produce or present your entry?

    If you had help or assistance with the production, presentation or design of your piece by a tutor, technician, employer, craftsperson, or a CAD professional, you must state this below. Examples include, but are not limited to: setting, lapidary, enamelling, engraving, silversmithing, polishing, mounting, laser work, etc by another craftsperson and/or if it was designed by a CAD professional etc. 

  • 7. Social media

    The GC&DC may promote your entry via social media if you are an award winner. If you would like your social media account to be tagged, please provide the details below. This is not mandatory and we will ensure we always credit the designer/maker.
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