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PRIZES

£100,000 IN PRIZES

 
 

WIN THE ULTIMATE STUDIO SETUP

  • WIN CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL STUDIO SETUPS

  • WIN CASH TO SUPPORT YOUR CREATIVITY

  • TOP 250 WIN D5 PRO LICENCES

  • BE EXHIBITED GLOBALLY

  • BE PUBLISHED IN OUR BOOKS + DIGITALLY

Top works have the opportunity 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 over £9,000 GBP each!* Winners will also share a cash prize pool of £3,000 GBP to support the next stage of your creative career!

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
 
LONDON  |  SYDNEY  |  NEW YORK

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 Licences to be won
 

ACCESS INDUSTRY LEADING TOOLS

The top 250 works will receive 180 Day PRO D5 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

 
 
 
Visit us in London
 

WIN A TRIP TO LONDON CREATES

Over the coming months we will also be holding giveaways to support a visit to London Creates 2026, allowing you to experience the major creative exhibition featuring your Award winning works alongside renowned studios or empower your creative career

As well as recognising your achievement, this contribution is designed to create further opportunity enabling winners to connect with peers, share your work with new audiences and immerse yourself in the conversations, ideas and community shaping creative culture at the Creates Exhibitions

 
AWARD CATEGORIES
 
 

The Awards are structured around six main categories. 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; aesthetic qualities; ability to represent and communicate intent or narrative; extent of impact and proposition

 
 
 
 
MEDAL CATEGORIES
 

A series of works will also be celebrated through the Medal categories. Medals recognise specific skills, attributes, and achievements and are judged independently to the Award categories by specialist jurors

 
 
 
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

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

GET PRO-GRADE DESIGN TOOLS FREE

Creative freedom shouldn’t come with a price tag - and now it doesn’t. Access professional-grade tools - for free

Use every tool in the Pixel, Vector, and Layout studios, plus all of the customization and export features, as much as you want, with no restrictions or subscriptions

Affinity provides one space to craft it all, allowing you to expertly craft designs, edit your images, then lay it all out, without ever leaving your document. By combining drawing, image-making and layout tools in one place, Affinity allows creative professionals to remain focused on craft, clarity and communication rather than managing multiple applications

 

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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. Any cash prize is subject to eligibility, verification, and the applicable terms and conditions.

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