Design & Technology Association Excellence Awards 2026
Celebrating the people behind design and technology
For more than 25 years, the Design & Technology Association Excellence Awards have recognised outstanding contributions to design and technology.
They celebrate the teachers, pupils, teams and industry partners whose commitment, creativity and expertise make a real difference to our subject.
This year, we're delighted to be celebrating at Museum of Making in Derby, a fitting setting for an evening centred around creativity, making and the people who bring ideas to life.
Celebrating achievement. Recognising impact. Championing D&T.
Thank you to our 2026 awards sponsors
The countdown is on
9th October 2026
Museum of Making, Derby
With this year's finalists chosen, the countdown to the Excellence Awards has begun.
An evening to celebrate outstanding achievements and the people who continue to make a difference to design and technology.