Common questions.
Dates, fees, judging and the winners archive for the current cycle.
Entry dates & fees
Two windows to choose from. The fee depends on the date you submit.
01When is Regular Entry?+
Regular Entry runs from 1 October 2026 to 15 January 2027. The fee is £230 per entry.
02Can I enter after the Regular deadline?+
Yes. Final Entry runs from 16 January to 15 February 2027. The fee is £350 per entry during this period.
03What currency are the fees charged in?+
All USG-UK entry fees are charged in pounds sterling. The stated amount applies to each entry.
04Is a winner’s trophy included in the entry fee?+
No. Award recipients may purchase an optional trophy for £200. Shipping is calculated and charged separately.
Preparing your work
Give the jury enough to understand the project without asking questions.
01Which design fields can be entered?+
There are nine fields. See the Categories page for what each one covers.
02How should I choose a category?+
Select the category that most closely represents the project’s primary purpose, setting and intended user experience.
03What information should I prepare?+
Prepare: · Project title and category · Designer or studio name · Location and completion year · A short design statement · Print-quality images · Photography and collaborator credits
04Are international projects welcome?+
Yes. Entries are accepted from any country.
05What image sizes or file formats are required?+
File size and format requirements will be published with the entry form. Prepare print-quality images in advance.
Judging & results
How entries are judged, and where results appear.
01How are entries assessed?+
Every entry is checked for eligibility, scored by the jury, moderated, then confirmed.
02What does the jury consider?+
The jury scores five things: · Originality and intent · Response to context · Function and experience · Craft and detail · Responsibility and lasting value
03When will the current jury be announced?+
The 2026–2027 jury will be announced once the panel is confirmed.
04Where are official winners published?+
Official results are published in the USG-UK Winners Archive, which currently includes the 2025, 2024 and 2023 records.
05Which award levels appear in the archive?+
The current official archive records Platinum, Gold and Silver Award recipients for each published year.
Costs at a glance.
The trophy is charged separately.
1 Oct 2026 — 15 Jan 2027
Per submitted entry
£23016 Jan — 15 Feb 2027
Per submitted entry
£350Winner’s trophy
Shipping charged separately
£200