Entry Information & Process

What to prepare, and when.

Entry windows, fees and what to prepare for the 2026–2027 cycle.

2026–2027 Entry Schedule

Regular Entry

1 October 2026 — 15 January 2027

£230

Final Entry

16 January 2027 — 15 February 2027

£350

Four steps.

Use this sequence to organise the core information for your project before entering the award cycle.

01

Choose a category

Pick the field that matches what the project is mainly for.

02

Prepare the project

Gather the project facts, the images and the full credit list.

03

Submit in your window

Submit in either the Regular or the Final window. The fee depends on the date you submit.

04

Receive recognition

Results are published in the USG-UK winners archive. Winners can order a trophy.

Entry Checklist

What to have ready.

Have these ready. File size and format requirements will be published with the entry form.

Review Categories
01Project title and selected category
02Designer, studio or brand name
03Project location and completion year
04Concise project and design statement
05Publication-ready project imagery
06Photography and collaborator credits

Two windows. The later one costs more.

Fees are in pounds sterling (GBP). The trophy is sold separately.

Final Entry

16 January 2027 — 15 February 2027

£350 per entry

Optional winner’s trophy

Winners can order a trophy for £200. Shipping is charged separately.

£200

Key information at a glance.

When does Regular Entry close?

The Regular Entry window closes on 15 January 2027. Entries submitted during this window are charged £230 per entry.

Is a trophy included in the entry fee?

No. Award recipients may purchase a trophy separately for £200, with shipping charged in addition.

See all frequently asked questions.

Regular entry opens 1 October 2026.

Start by choosing a field.

Choose a Category