GA Publishers' Awards - Geographical Association

Entries are now open for the 2027 GA Publishers’ Awards.

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 2025. Entries must be received by 18 December 2026, any submissions received after this time will not be accepted.

Please note that 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 received after the 18 December 2026 deadline will not be accepted.