Submissions are open to the Drawing of the Year Awards 2026. The seventh annual global awards by Archisource are free to enter and celebrate excellence in creative imagery, drawings and visual representations.  With over £100,000 GBP in prizes, the Awards offer one of the largest prize pools of their kind with global exhibition and international publication opportunities for shortlisted works. The top 250 shortlisted entries will also win 180-day D5 PRO licences.

The Awards feature six main categories recognizing creative process, alongside additional medal categories highlighting specific skills and attributes. All submissions are reviewed by an expert judging panel of leading practitioners from across architecture, design and visual culture.

Eligibility

Open to creatives from all disciplines and backgrounds, the Drawing of the Year Awards recognise visual representations across a diverse range of styles, typologies and approaches within the built environment.

Awards

Win from over £100,000 GBP worth of prizes, with exclusive prize bundles built to support and empower the next generation of creatives. From cutting-edge software and professional grade hardware made for architects and designers, to industry-leading tools, creative materials, design resources and a £3,000 cash prize pool, these packages are designed to elevate your creative practice, push your creativity further and refine your visual craft. 

Top works will also have the opportunity to be exhibited as part of London Creates 2026, the major creative exhibition held at The Truman Brewery, London from 16-26 July 2026 alongside world renowned studios and creative practitioners. The Awards are the ultimate accolade in visual representation across architecture, art and design in collaboration with HP, Intel, D5 and Affinity.