The Brit List Awards 2026: Reasons to Apply

With just six weeks to go until the forms are closed down for this year’s awards submissions, we wanted to give you a few reminders as to why applying for a Brit List Award is one of the easiest things you can do to receive an accolade for your work over the last year…

Launched in 2016, The Brit List Awards will be celebrating its tenth anniversary this year on 5th November at Ministry of Sound London. To celebrate, we will be hosting an elaborate masquerade ball – with a number of surprises to delight and entertain our guests.

As with every edition of The Brit List Awards, the November ceremony is a highlight in the industry’s event calendar, and is an opportunity to celebrate the work of all the incredibly talented people behind some of the most awe-inspiring hospitality projects, worldwide.

As well as an opportunity for recognition for their work, winners of each category receive a bespoke award, crafted by Egger, and the top 25 Interior Designers, Architects, and Hoteliers, are listed in the event’s annual publication, The Brit List.

One of the best things about The Brit List Awards, is that they are FREE to enter. That’s because we want everyone to be given the opportunity to have their work recognised – not just those who can afford an extortionate application fee. We even keep ticket costs low, so that everyone – from the smallest to the largest studios and organisations – can justify coming along on the night to support their friends and peers.

Did you know… if your submission is shortlisted, the applicant named on the form will receive free entry to the awards ceremony!

This year, we have a record number of 15 awards categories, they are:

With entry for submissions being FREE, yes FREE – no cost, zero pennies, zilch – this also means you can be nominated, or nominate someone else to receive an award. Their work will need to be verified, and evidence put forward, but if you’re contacted by the Hotel Designs team in September and offered a ticket to the awards that you weren’t expecting, that will be because someone else has put you forward… Mr/Ms/Mrs Popular!

So, what do you need to know in order to apply for a Brit List Award 2026?

Entry forms need to be complete and submitted, with images, by no later than 17:00 BST on Friday 31st July 2026.

Answer the questions on the form clearly and concisely, focusing on key points that align with the criteria.

You can enter as many categories as you wish because… no no, no no no no, no no no no, no no, there’s no limit!

You can nominate a friend or colleague, or a project you haven’t worked on – you just need to be able to complete the submission form and have access to imagery to support your submission.

Put a placeholder in your diary for 5th November – we’re talking a different kind of fireworks display for our party, but you won’t want to be anywhere else.

If you have been shortlisted, you’ll be contacted by the end of September 2026.

 

So what are you waiting for? You’ve got to be in it to win it – don’t count on someone else doing it for you – enter now and be in with a chance of winning a shiny trophy to display in your water closet!