The 2026 Steel Window Association Awards is now officially open

SWA Awards 2026

After a successful 2025 awards, Taylor Alden and the Sales Development Group are excited to announce the return of the Steel Window Association Awards for 2026. The awards celebrate outstanding member projects and showcase the expertise behind creating quality steel windows and doors.

The 2026 awards will consist of three judged categories: Domestic Project of the Year, Commercial Project of the Year and Refurbishment Project of the Year.

The Supplier of the Year Award will be voted for by the members. Also there is an Associated Award, recognising a member whose product features within a winning project.

Our members will nominate the suppliers that provide high-quality goods and services that assist them in delivering award-winning projects.

We are delighted to have John Ramshaw, Technical Editor of Architecture Today onboard to judge the award entries this year and will present the awards to the winning members at County Hall on 5 June 2026.

Winners will receive official logos, a physical award, and a promotional media package.

2026 Overview

Three project categories – Domestic Project, Commercial Project, and Refurbishment Project – members can enter one, two, or three of these categories (maximum of three entries per company in total).

Supplier of the Year – members will be asked to nominate companies. A finalised shortlist will be circulated for members to cast a vote.

2026 Criteria:

A separate SWA Awards 2026 entry form must be completed for each project.

* Members are entitled to submit a maximum of three entries across the three categories – commercial, domestic, and refurbishment.
* Projects submitted must have been completed after January 2023 and permission granted by the client for publicity purposes.
* Entries can be supported by drawings, good quality photographs, videos, media coverage, and testimonials.
* Only SWF can be mentioned; no other ironmongery manufacturer.
* Only Montanstahl can be mentioned; no other steel supplier.

2026 Timeline:

20 January: award entries open
27 February: deadline for commitment to enter – We kindly ask if you could let us know if your company will be submitting an entry by this date.
1 April: deadline for entries
5 June: winners will be announced and awards presented at the AGM at County Hall, London.