GA Publishers' Awards - Geographical Association

Congratulations to the 2026 GA Publishers award winners, view them here.

If you would like to view the entire list of GA Awards presented at our 2026 GA Conference, view them here.

Please read the submission terms and conditions, as they are updated annually and are subject to change.

The Geographical Association Publishers’ Awards recognise resources that make a significant contribution to geography in primary schools, secondary schools or colleges, and encourage the creative development of new materials.

Why enter?

Receive recognition for your outstanding contribution to geographical education
All entrants will gain exposure for your resources through the GA’s social media networks
Winners receive coverage in the summer issue of GA Magazine sent to 5,500 members
Use the GA Publishers’ Award logo on the winning resources and on relevant marketing literature
Winners will be invited to the Awards presentation at our Annual Conference in April 2026

Judging criteria

The judges consider:

Impact – the significance of the contribution that the material is likely to make to the quality of geographical education in the UK.

Quality – the quality of the material in terms of geographical content, design, presentation and/or production.

Usability – the usefulness and appropriateness of the product in terms of its application in the geography classroom and/or professional development.

Originality – the originality of the concept or the approach on which the product is based.

Submission

A digital copy of each entry should be submitted in your entry form including a brief description (maximum 300 words) on the significance of the material to geographical education. There is a fee for each entry of £75 (£70 for registered charities). Once your form is submitted we will contact you to arrange payment. The price includes a link to your resource from the GA Publishers’ Awards webpage, including relevant images if provided.

Please note that entries will not be returned.

To qualify, the materials must have been first produced (or significantly updated) after 8 December 2024. Entries must be received by 17 December 2025, any submissions received after this time will not be accepted.

Please note that there are changes to the format for the 2026 Publishers’ Awards. All submissions will form a longlist and the shortlist will be announced via social media and on the GA website, prior to final confirmation of award winners at our Annual Conference. Awardees will be sent badges/logos for promotional use.

For more information, consult the terms and conditions.

Please note submissions closed on 17 December 2025.