The Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery has began and the registration for 2024 is officially open.

The process starts with entrants registering though the H&L website and concludes with an exciting live judging in London.

If you are entering the 2024 Prize this page will remind you where we sit in the schedule and what deadlines or key dates are looming.

Detailed below are the all important deadlines for registering, uploading images of you work in progress and for submitting final physical pieces.

If you have any questions about the schedule, 2024 the Brief or are unsure which category to enter then please don’t hesitate to contact Prize@handembroidery.com

November 2024

Registration is now CLOSED

Sign up for 2025

26th July 2024

Finalists selected

Judges will select the finalists and all entrants will be updated on their progress.

26th July - 6th September 2024

Work with your mentor to perfect your submission

November 2024

Prize-giving Ceremony and The Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery Exhibition 2024