The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council 2027 Competition Now Open For Entries
02 Oct 2026
The prestigious Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) 2027 competition is now open for entries.
The annual competition rewards excellence in technical skills and creative design in precious metals and related materials.
The competition is free to enter, and open to all in the jewellery, silversmithing and allied trades, including craftpersons and designers, as well as apprentices, students and hobbyists.
For 2027, the awards comprise 40 competition categories across 2D design and 3D craft and design, seven special awards, four bursaries, three Major Awards and four Premier Awards, as well as the prestigious College Trophy, totalling 59 Awards. This year’s competition has been generously supported by 63 sponsors and patrons.
Judith Lockwood Chair of GC&DC, said: “The GC&DC Awards have always been about recognising and encouraging the remarkable skill, imagination and dedication that sit at the heart of our industry. That feels particularly significant in 2027, as the Goldsmiths’ Company celebrates its 700th anniversary and we reflect on both the extraordinary heritage of our craft and the talent that will shape its future.
“The Awards bring together traditional craftsmanship and contemporary thinking, showcasing the breadth of expertise across jewellery, goldsmithing, silversmithing and the allied crafts. We want entrants at every stage of their careers to see the competition as an opportunity to challenge themselves, explore new ideas and have their work recognised by their peers. I am very much looking forward to seeing the creativity, technical excellence and ambition reflected in this year’s entries.”
Visit the GC&DC Website to view all of the briefs and for further details on how to enter.
The closing date for online entries is midnight on 10 January 2027.
The Awards ceremony this year will be held on Monday 8 March at the Goldsmiths’ Hall in London.
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Source: Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council