Nominations Open for the £25,000 QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award 2026

London, UK - 13 April 2026 – The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST), in partnership with Sanderson, has announced that nominations are now open for the 2026 QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award.

The biennial prize awards a £25,000 grant to an emerging UK maker who demonstrates exceptional skill, dedication to their discipline, and a meaningful contribution to their community and the wider craft sector.

Nominations close on Friday 5 June 2026.