PRIZES
£100,000 IN PRIZES
WIN THE ULTIMATE STUDIO SETUP
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WIN CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL STUDIO SETUPS
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TOP 250 WIN PRO SOTWARE LICENCES
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BE EXHIBITED GLOBALLY
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BE PUBLISHED IN OUR BOOKS + DIGITALLY
Submit your works for the chance to win an unrivalled collection of prizes built to support the next generation of image-makers
Explore the £100,000 GBP ($135,000 USD) worth of prizes and the Awards criteria below
Win the ultimate studio set up
The Drawing of the Year Awards celebrate the very best in visual representation, and the rewards are just as exceptional - six category winners will receive exclusive prize collections worth £10,000 GBP each!*
From cutting-edge software and professional grade hardware made for architects and designers, to industry-leading tools, creative materials, and design resources, these prize packages are designed to elevate your creative practice, push your creativity further and refine your visual craft
Be exhibited globally
Top works will also have the opportunity to be exhibited across the world - from London, Sydney to New York
The Awards are more than recognition; they showcase works on an international platform alongside world-renowned studios, established practitioners, and the very best visual creators inspiring millions
250 D5 Render Licences to be won
FUEL YOUR CREATIVITY
The top 250 works will receive 180 Day PRO D5 Render Licences giving you access to the industry leading real-time render software
The complete visualization ecosystem handles massive scenes and animations with ease, with access to thousands of render-ready models and materials
A platform built for AEC professionals and adopted by leading studios like Zaha Hadid Architects, BIG, Populous, KPF, SWA and more
BE PUBLISHED IN OUR BOOKS
Shortlisted works will be featured in the Ideas Pocketbook 2026, the ultimate inspiration resource celebrating the very best visual representations each year, as well as across the ARCHISOURCE digital channels
AWARD CATEGORIES
The Awards are structured around six main categories, organised by creative process. Together, they celebrate visual representation in all its forms recognising work across every medium, style, technique, and purpose, so long as it relates to the built environment
The works are judged by the expert panel on: originality of approach, style and/or content; use of media and the graphic and aesthetic quality; ability to represent and communicate intent or narrative; extent of impact and proposition
Commendations will also be selected across the Award categories
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CRITERIA
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MEDAL CATEGORIES
A series of works will also be celebrated through Medals. Medals recognise specific skills, attributes, and achievements. Medals are judged independently to the Award categories by specialist jurors
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PRIZE PARTNERS
The prize collections are built to empower creatives in their image-creation processes. To make this possible we collaborate with industry leaders who are supporting the next generation of architects, designers and artists to push creativity further and elevate their craft
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Power through your heaviest workloads with high-performance workstation computers
Tested, optimised and certified to power complex workflows, HP Z high-performance workstation computers are engineered to outperform your typical PC. Get more done with extremely reliable devices and hybrid work solutions designed for demanding projects
From real-time rendering, 3D design and animation AI to development and data analysis - HP Z workstations drive the most complex professional workflows
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Your Flow. Unbroken.
The Complete Visualization Ecosystem
Handle massive scenes and animations with ease. Save hours with AI Agents that populate environments in seconds and access to thousands of render-ready models and materials.
A platform built for AEC professionals. D5 isn’t just about faster rendering - it’s a unified platform that transforms design refinement, team coordination, and client communication.
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The artists’ ally since 1832, Winsor & Newton is always innovating to help creators develop and flourish, with one of the widest portfolios of art materials in the world. We believe that the creative process helps us grow, and our vision is for every artist to experience the rewards of that growth. That’s why every product we make is planned, developed and created ‘through the eyes of the artist’, with the insight, desires and needs of creators at its core.
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Swiss brand QWSTION challenges conventional ways of designing, making and using everyday goods. The result are bags created from plants instead of plastic – designing for circularity is their answer.
Most everyday goods today have no end-of-life solution – at some point they become waste. QWSTION was founded in Zurich in 2008 to question the norm of how things are designed, made and used. Bags and everyday goods designed for circularity are the result – made from plants instead of plastic.
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Founded in the year 1917, LEUCHTTURM can now look back on over 100 years of experience in the manufacture of high-quality stationery. We are guided by the idea of producing well thought-out notebooks and planners which meet our customers’ high standards of quality and are a pleasure to use. Characterised by a love of the product, functional details, outstanding quality and a wide range of colours, what LEUCHTTURM1917 stands for – above all – is a clear design language, which has won many awards.
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Huion is committed to providing diverse digital ink devices to allow you to express your ideas and values with boundless imagination and creativity, regardless of your background, role or career.
We are grappling with bringing more possibilities to the industry, and we are the best companion when you are after a breakthrough.
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Thames & Hudson is one of the world’s leading publishers of illustrated books, publishing high-quality titles across all areas of visual creativity.
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AIAIAI is a Danish audio company dedicated to empowering the future of music creation. With an ambition to break down technical, cultural, and creative barriers, our products fit the versatile needs of the modern music creator - on the road, in the studio, and on stage. Driven by a responsible design philosophy, and with a heritage in Scandinavian design, our products are designed to last.
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*Prize values are estimates based on retail prices. Product values may be lower. Contents subject to availability. No cash alternatives. Terms and conditions apply.
