The Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2026
The competition is now open for submissions.
The Macmillan Prize for Illustration is awarded for an unpublished children’s picture book. Submissions are open for 2026 and digital submissions will be welcomed until 17.30 on 24 April 2026. No physical submissions will be accepted.
The winners will be chosen by a panel of judges comprising individuals from Pan Macmillan as well as independent guest judges.
Established in 1985, this prize is open to non-professional illustrators who are based in the UK at the time of submitting an entry. The aim of the award is to stimulate new work that helps creatives to begin their professional careers. This coveted award has discovered many award-winning and bestselling talents, including Emily Gravett, Lucy Cousins, Ross Collins, Bethan Woollvin, Morag Hood and Becky Colvin.
Previous winners say. . .
Entries to the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2026 are now open.
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