Key dates
Launch
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Entry deadline
5pm on Thursday 2 April 2026
Judging day
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Finalists announced
Week commencing 4 May 2026
Event
Thursday 11 June 2026
at The Fed, Gateshead
Wednesday 28 January 2026
5pm on Thursday 2 April 2026
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Week commencing 4 May 2026
Thursday 11 June 2026
at The Fed, Gateshead