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The 2026 Etsy Design Awards are now open!
Hi everyone! I'm Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy's Trend Expert, and I'm excited to be back for another year of the Etsy Design Awards.
The talent in this community is extraordinary, and the Etsy Design Awards is our way of putting a spotlight on the sellers shaping what handmade and vintage looks like right now. This year, we're looking for emerging voices, boundary-pushing makers, and sellers doing things their own way.
New this year: Apply with any item from any category—I want to see the listing you're most proud of!
Lisa Bühler will be joining me as a judge this year. She’s the founder of Lisa Says Gah, an independent fashion brand that focuses on individuality and wearability. She brings a sharp eye for craft and her undeniable "Gah" factor to this year's judging panel. She’ll also be teaming up with select winners to create something special. ✨
This year's prizes:
$25,000 USD Grand Prize
$5,000 People's Pick Award
$1,500 for each of 13 additional winners
Mentorship with an Etsy expert
Features across Etsy's marketing, press opportunities, and buyer-facing channels
Applications are open now through August 3, 2026. Before you apply, visit Seller Handbook for tips on putting your best listing forward, then stop by the Shop Critiques thread to get feedback from fellow sellers.
You can also follow @EtsySuccess for more tips, inspiration, and updates about an upcoming AMA where I'll answer your questions about the Etsy Design Awards.
Whether you’ve been selling for years or just opened your shop, we’d love to see what you’re creating. If you’ve got a standout item and a story worth telling, we hope you’ll apply.
Apply to the Etsy Design Awards here.
Submissions will be open from July 14, 2026, at 12:01am ET, through August 3, 2026, at 11:59pm ET. Submission terms apply.
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