Postage Stamps
Celebrating biodiversity or Country definitives
Awards
Royal Mail Awards
Value: £5,000 cash awards
Value: £2,500 internship at Lewis Moberly and/or Pentagram
Duration: 12 weeks
Location: London
Royal Mail created the world's very first postage stamp in 1840. Today the commemorative stamp programme aims to represent the UK's contribution to world affairs, from cultural and sporting achievements to advances in science and technology. These miniature works of art consistently present the work of the UK's foremost image-makers, while pushing forward the boundaries of design. Artists and image-makers who have collaborated with us include: David Gentleman RDI, Derek Birdsall RDI, Andy Goldsworthy, Michael English, Tessa Traegaer and Howard Hodgkin.
In 1971 the Post Office got together with the RSA to establish an annual student bursary for the design of postage stamps. Candidates were invited to submit designs for a set of four stamps on the theme of industrial archaeology. David Gentleman was one of the judges who considered the 76 entries.
Since then Royal Mail and the RSA have enjoyed a long and hugely creative relationship. Royal Mail is proud of the creative work of these young designers and the innovative new ways that they have challenged the iconography of stamp design.
De La Rue Security Print Award
Value: £900 cash
De La Rue Security Print is a division of De La Rue plc, the world's largest commercial security printer and papermaker involved in the production of more than 150 national currencies. It is a market leader in postage and fiscal stamps, passports and other security printed products. The Company's experience, resources and specialised equipment has helped it grow into the world's leading security printer designing and printing documents of value to governments and commercial organisations around the globe. De La Rue produces postage stamps at a dedicated production facility. Its record of excellence is founded on confidence and trust achieved through an ongoing commitment to customer service, quality, security and innovation.