This is the ultimate achievement for a recent graduate at the International Creative Awards.

This award looks at what you have achieved during your years of studying and the immediate three years following education.

A panel of leading diverse creatives will evaluate:

• Is this body of work predominantly original?
• Is this body of work consistently innovative?
• Is all of this work of a high quality?
• Does work demonstrate high standards of craft and care?
• Is a unique approach or voice developing?
• Has a reputation been built?
• What is being produced or offered beyond client / commercial commissions?
• Are there contributions to community or culture?

The jury will then discuss all considered contenders.

Only one individual can be awarded annually.

All recent graduates will be considered.

Must be within three years of graduating or leaving education. All work submitted must have been completed while studying and within the three years following.

You can also submit an application on behalf of somebody, if there is a special individual you would like to nominate.

Sound good?

Let’s do it.

1. Read the considerations and decide that this is for you.
2. Enter your application by the 31st July 2026 (no extensions).
3. After creating an account, you can save, edit, and submit entries until the deadline.
4. Your application and projects will meet the jury on the 12th August 2026.
5. Visit our website on the 11th September 2026 to learn if you have been shortlisted for an International Creative Award.
6. Celebrate your achievement at the Awards Ceremony during International Assembly in Scotland on the 13th November 2026 (optional).
7. Selected projects and ultimate category winners will be showcased during International Assembly, across social media and INTL channels.
8. Ultimate category winners and Awarded projects will receive a handcrafted concrete trophy and Recognised projects will receive a bespoke certificate and concrete certificate holder.

Awarded contenders will receive a handcrafted concrete trophy created by renowned artist Charles Stephen Myatt in collaboration with Warriors Studio. Recognised projects will receive a bespoke certificate and concrete holder.

All shortlisted contenders and project creators are invited to attend the Awards Ceremony in Scotland on Friday 13th November 2026 to collect their trophy or certificate and celebrate their achievement. Selected contenders and projects will also be showcased at the International Assembly festival and featured across social media and INTL channels.

Additional benefits highlighted here.

Announced soon.

There are three elements to your application for consideration.

1. Images/videos showcasing yourself and your practice (max 10).
2. Hero images of work which do not require a full case study, including experiments and showreels (max 10).
3. Up to five complete case studies with images/videos (max 10 in each).