Apply for Lord Mayor’s stained glass roundel competition 2026

Once again, the Reflections of The Lord Mayor Stained Glass Roundel Design Competition is inviting entries for the 2026 edition.

This year marks the tenth edition of the series – 10 years of using stained glass as the commissioned memento at Reflections of The Lord Mayor. What began as a modest idea has grown quietly, year by year, through the generosity and engagement of the glass community.

The 2026 roundel commemorates the mayoralty of Alderman Alastair King DL, the 696th Lord Mayor of London (2024–2025). To acknowledge this milestone, there are a few changes to the competition this time: the roundel size has increased to 10 inches in diameter, and sustainability is now a formal requirement. This means that artists are invited to include a short Sustainability Note as part of their technical narrative. This may relate to material choices, use of offcuts, or reclaimed elements, lead and firing considerations, waste reduction, or guidance for long-term care and repair. It does not need to be complex, just informed and intentional.

The winner receives a £1,000 commission fee, a materials allowance of up to £250, as well as a visit to John Reyntiens MBE’s glass studio.

The call for entries opens on 1 February 2026 and the submission deadline is 31 March 2026 (17:00 UK time). The winning roundel will be unveiled at a Gala Evening in July 2026.

Find out more and apply via this link.

Image: Joint first place professional designs from 2023 by Kate Henderson (left) and Bethan Yates.