Entries closed: Colour World Genius Awards 2023

The 2023 edition of the Colour World Genius Awards (CWGAs) is now CLOSED! The only independent awards event to honour the work of colourists in the UK. The awards are owned by us, meaning you can be confident of fair judging no matter what brand of colour used. Our jury is made up of leading colourists (usually comprising 40+ judges) to smooth out any bias. It’s fighting fair! The CWGAs celebrate you, the colourist. We champion your skills, your attitude and your genius.

This is the 5th year, and there are 10 trophies to compete for. The process is straight forward and you can upload your entries online.

Genius Awards entry pack

Download the entry pack on the link below. Have a read and see what you’d like to do. Be careful to check the criteria for each category. If you have any questions, email renee@ihaa.co.uk

Download Entry Pack

Upload your entries

When you’re ready, then head to the link here to upload your entries online. It’s an easy step by step process.
UPLOAD HERE

The deadline for first round entries this year is 30th March (except People’s Choice which is later). Finalists will be announced on 17th April and the awards ceremony on Sunday 14th May in London, during the weekend of Colour World live.  Watch our socials for more news @colourworlduk

To get you in the mood, you can see the awards show from 2022 HERE

Previous winners of Colour Genius trophies include leading colourists with great expertise such as Jack Howard, Ashleigh Hodges, Casey Coleman and many more. It’s a measure of how valuable a Colour Genius trophy is! The competition will be tough but you’re up for it, right?

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