Stone Federation Great Britain has opened entries for the Natural Stone Awards 2026, the biennial programme that showcases exemplary natural stone projects from across the UK. Recognised as one of the sector’s most prominent awards initiatives, it highlights the breadth of applications possible with natural stone and its value as a sustainable, durable and visually compelling building material.

Entries are welcomed from any project stakeholder, including architects, main contractors, stone contractors, suppliers, clients and building owners. Last year’s winners include the restoration of The Bank Buildings by Hall Black Douglas Architects and the redesign of Rhodes House, Oxford, by Stanton Williams Architects. This year introduces new categories, notably Structural Stone and Reuse & Retrofit, broadening participation across the industry.

The Bank Buildings

Stone Federation Chief Executive Jane Buxey said, “We are encouraging all those involved in the natural stone industry to enter their projects into the Natural Stone Awards 2026. This is a great opportunity to gain widespread recognition for your practice or company and products or services that you provide.”

Rhodes House

Categories:
External Stone Cladding (Precast/Rainscreen/Traditional Handset)
New Build Structural Stone, Loadbearing & Hybrid
Reuse & Retrofit
Repair & Restoration (Historic/Ecclesiastical)
Stone Conservation
Interiors (Residential)
Interiors (Commercial)

Projects can be entered digitally. The entry form is available at www.bit.ly/AwardsEntry26