Imagine Awards 2026
2026 Entries are now open!
Final Submission Deadline: Friday 19 June by midnight
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The Imagine Awards celebrates teachers and built environment professionals who incorporate architecture and the wider built environment into the primary curriculum.
By showcasing innovative teaching methods, the Imagine Awards encourages more educators to use the built environment as a tool for learning. By making a submission, you contribute to a growing resource bank that supports teachers and helps more children and young people explore and understand the built environment.
To access the submission form, simply click on 'Start your entry' under your preferred category. Got questions? Check out our FAQ section and the ‘How to’ guide at the bottom of this page or reach out to us via email!
Categories
Teacher / Collaborator of the year
Teacher of the year
A teacher who has shown exceptional commitment and creativity incorporating the built environment into lessons.
Collaborator of the year
An individual or organisation whose partnership has significantly advanced built environment education.
Collaborations
An individual or organisation that enriches classroom learning by bringing the built environment to life and supporting educators.
Citizenship
Recognising teaching that helps learners become active, responsible participants in their communities through the built environment.
Architecture STEM
Showcasing teaching that connects architecture with science, technology, engineering and maths to inspire creative problem-solving.
Key Stage 2
Innovative teaching methods that use architectural concepts specifically designed for KS2 students.
Sustainability
Teaching that empowers young people to understand and shape a greener, more resilient future.
Architecture 360
Cross curriculum learning, awarding holistic, cross-disciplinary approaches that expand how architecture is taught, explored and understood.
Architecture SEND
Highlighting inclusive learning experiences that make architecture accessible and engaging for SEND learners..
Online Resources
Recognising high-quality digital tools that support imaginative and accessible built-environment learning.