The One Show has several awards, including the Pencil and Merit winners.

Pencils & Merits

Finalists receive one of four awards. Not all categories are guaranteed to have winners.
NOTE: All Finalists must verify the authenticity of their work; failure to do so may result in the award being revoked.

  • GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE PENCIL
    Pencils can be awarded in all disciplines.
    Pencil winners will be announced during Creative Week, May 11-15, 2026 and published in the online archives.
  • MERIT
    Merits can be awarded in all disciplines.
    Merit winners will be published in the online archives.
Pencils