Could your embroidery be recognised as one of the UK's finest?
Whether you're discovering embroidery for the first time or have spent decades perfecting your craft,
The National Embroidery Awards 2027 is your opportunity to gain national recognition, exhibit your work and inspire thousands of visitors.
The National Embroidery Awards 2027: Where Creativity Meets Recognition
⭐ Win amazing prizes ⭐
(See the Full Competition Brief for more information)
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: 15 January 2027
Delivery Deadline: 19 February 2027 (by post) or 9 March 2027 (by hand to The NEC)
Event competition takes place: Fashion & Embroidery, Birmingham NEC – 11-14 March 2027
Winners Announced: 12 March 2027
Prize Giving: 14 March 2027
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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
15 January 2027 at the latest. Selected entries will be notified by 29 January 2027.
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
All Entries must be submitted to ICHF Events by 15 January 2027 at the latest. Selected entries will be notified by 29 January 2027.
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.