SHOW OFF YOUR EMBROIDERY SKILLS
Are you ready to let your stitches shine? Whether you’re threading your very first needle or you’re an embroidery expert, The National Embroidery Awards 2026 is your stage to amaze, inspire, and be celebrated.
⭐ Win amazing prizes ⭐
This competition is open to all and is split into two categories
IN EDUCATION and NOT IN EDUCATION to ensure everyone has a chance to shine and win their share of the fabulous prizes!
(See the Full Competition Brief for more information)
NEW PRE-SELECTION: All entries submitted into the competition, will go through a pre-selection process, allowing for 60 entries to go forward to the final judging at the NEC Birmingham.
⭐ IMPORTANT DATES ⭐
Registration & Image Submission Deadline: 16 January 2026
Delivery Deadline: 20 February 2026 (by post) or 10 March 2026 (by hand to The NEC)
Event competition takes place: Fashion & Embroidery, Birmingham NEC – 12-15 March 2026
Winners Announced: 13 March 2026
Prize Giving: 15 March 2026
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How to Enter
Before the deadline you must:
Read the full brief
Click the link below to read and download the Full Competition Brief.
Enter Online
Complete the entry form, choosing the category and class that best fits you and pay the appropriate fee (see fees in Full Competition Brief)
Email images
Email 3 high-resolution (jpeg) images of your work for pre-selection (see Pre-Selection of Entries, in Full Competition Brief for details) to: competitions@ichf.co.uk Please label each image file with your name, category and class entered.
More Information
Entry Deadline
All Entries must be submitted to ICHF Events by 16 January 2026 at the latest. Selected entries will be notified by 30 January 2026.
Help
If you need a paper entry form call
+44 (0)1425 272711. If you have a technical question about your entry and need guidance, please contact jane@janebcreatives.co.uk
Judges
We have a panel of expert judges lined up for the show.
How to Enter
Before the deadline you must:
Read the full brief
Click the link below to read and download the Full Competition Brief.
Enter Online
Complete the entry form, choosing the category that best fits you and pay the appropriate fee (see fees in Full Competition Brief)
Email an image
Before the deadline email one high-resolution image of your design, sketch, work in progress or completed piece to competitions@ichf.co.uk
More Information
Entry Deadline
16 January 2026
Help
If you need a paper entry form call
+44 (0)1425 272711. If you have a technical question about your entry and need guidance, please contact jane@janebcreatives.co.uk
Judges
We have a panel of expert judges lined up for the show.