Etsy Design Awards
Hey everyone,
Are you entering the Etsy Design Awards? If so, what item are you going to enter and are you entering for the first time or have done before?
Info from Etsy:
The 2026 Etsy Design Awards are officially open for applications! 🎉
This is Etsy's annual global awards program celebrating the creativity, craftsmanship, and originality that make our community so special. This year, sellers can submit any item from any category, so there's truly something here for everyone.
Here's some of the highlights for the prizes for the 150 finalists and 15 winners:
Grand Prize Winner: $25,000 USD + mentorship with Etsy experts
People's Pick Winner: $5,000 USD (voted on by the community!)
13 Additional Winners: $1,500 USD each
All finalists receive a shop badge, $100 Etsy gift card, ad credits, listing credits, and promotion across Etsy's marketing channels
A few things to know before applying:
Deadline: August 3, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
Your shop needs at least 4 listings, and your submitted item needs at least 3 photos
One submission per shop
