Pastel Society 2026 | Award Winners
/ Pastel Society
On behalf of the President and Council of the Pastel Society, congratulations to the award winning artists at the PS Annual Exhibition 2026:
Caran d'Ache Prize
£1,000 for the best work in the exhibition as selected by Caran d'Ache.
Winner: Sheila Goodman PS, Autumn Glory
Pastel Society Prize
£1,000 for the best work by a member, selected by the Pastel Society Council.
Winner: Benjamin Hope NEAC PS ROI RP RSMA, Sunrise behind Tower Bridge
The Yoshimoto Prize
£1,000 for an outstanding work in any dry medium by a non-member.
Winner: Sarah Manolescue ROI, Flowers in the Window.
The President's Prize
£500 for the best work by an artist aged 35 or under.
The Pastel Society RDS Student Prize
A prize for a student from the Royal Drawing School.
Winner: Maj Lisa Dörig, In the Quiet of the Water, I Find Myself
The Bob Last Prize
£400 for a work that celebrates the spirit of Bob Last (1932-2020), a member of the Pastel Society who was known for his imaginative use of dry media, excellent drawing skills, and passion to present work that was different and innovative. With thanks to his daughters, Joanne Last and Jackie Jones, who select the prize winner.
Winner: Justine Lois Thorpe, Shipwreck
Caran d'Ache Product Prize
Winner: Lynn Howarth, Oh What a Circus!
The Daler-Rowney Prize (for a member)
Winner: Simon Klein PS, Cul de Sac
The Daler-Rowney Prize (for a non-member)
Winner: Manny Woodard, Julie
Frank Herring Award
Winner: Caroline Matthews, High Summer 5
Henri Roche Award
Mamut Award
Pith Sketchbook Award
UART Award
Unison Member Award
Unison Non-member Award
Unison Young Artist Award
Winner: Bethan Harris, Temperament
West Design Award
Painters Online Award
Pastel Society Catalogue Award | First Prize
Winner: Alex Ayliffe, Boatyard
Pastel Society Catalogue Award | Second Prize
Winner: Mary Ruggeri, The Crow
PS Annual Exhibition 2026
The annual exhibition of the Pastel Society is a rich and diverse showcase of artists who draw upon the traditions and possibilities of pastel.