Stay tuned for updates on the 2025 Etsy Design Awards 🎨✨

The Etsy Design Awards program celebrates the exceptional creativity on Etsy – from beautifully crafted handmade pieces to standout vintage treasures – and shines a spotlight on the talented sellers behind them. Explore last year’s winners here.

Meet past award winners!

Tips for submitting your listing

Here are a few pointers to help your submission stand out:

Your listing should have high-quality imagery with a strong aesthetic to show off your brand and tell a cohesive story. Explore more tips for optimising your submission in our 2024 Etsy Design Awards Seller Guide.

Learn how past finalists picked which listing to submit – and what they learned by participating – in a new case study on the Seller Handbook.

Head to @Etsysuccess to hear from previous Etsy Design Award winners and stay up to date with the latest tips and information.

FAQ’s

What are the Etsy Design Awards?

The Etsy Design Awards (AKA The Etsies) is Etsy’s global awards programme. Honouring the work of sellers from around the world and across multiple categories, The Etsies celebrate Etsy’s global community of creative entrepreneurs and shines a spotlight on their unique talents. From 100 finalists, one seller will be crowned the Grand Prize Etsy Design Award Winner and one seller the People’s Pick Award Winner, while 10 others will be named Etsy Design Award Winners in each featured category.

When does the application for the Etsy Design Awards open?

Sellers can submit their application to enter the Etsy Design Awards on 16 July 2024.

Are sellers around the world able to apply?

To be eligible to submit an item for consideration, Etsy sellers must be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, or Vietnam. Visit our submission terms for more information on eligibility.

Which category should I enter?

There are 10 categories to choose from. Please see our category breakdown to help determine which category best fits your item. Not exactly sure where your listing fits? No worries! Submit wherever you feel is the best match – if selected, we’ll shift to a new category as needed.

Can I submit more than once?

You may submit once for each of your shops. You may only enter one product in one category for each shop. We recommend choosing the item that best represents your talents.

Can I edit my submission?

Yes, you’ll have a chance to review your submission, but you must complete your submission when you start it. You won’t be able to save it or return to it.

What are the submission dates?

Submissions will be open from 16 July 2024 at 12:01am ET until 8 August 2024 11:59pm ET.  Finalists will be notified in early-to-mid September and award winners will be announced in October 2024.

What criteria must I meet in order to apply?

To qualify for an eligible submission, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Your shop has at least five listings.
  • Your submitted item has a minimum of three photos.
  • You’re the owner of the shop and are submitting yourself (please don’t enter on another shop’s behalf).
  • You’re only submitting one submission per shop.
  • Your shop and items comply with Etsy Guidelines and Etsy Seller Guidelines.
  • If your item is vintage or one of a kind, we require that you put this item on hold from the time you enter until finalists are announced in September. If your vintage or one-of-a-kind item sells during this period, your submission becomes null and void.

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