Skip to content

How to Draw a Medal – Easy Award Step-by-Step Drawing for Kids

This medal drawing lesson captures the fun of creating something that feels earned and celebratory. The step-by-step illustrations guide learners through each part of the design, from the ribbon to the medal itself, making the drawing process feel clear and rewarding. It’s a great activity for kids who enjoy achievement-themed art, school projects, or simple sketching practice. Printable PDF worksheets are included, giving plenty of space to redraw, personalize details, and build confidence while completing a medal that looks proudly display-worthy.

 


Follow the steps in this guide from Monkey Pen and learn how to create a medal.

Step 1: The first thing you want to do is draw a little circle.

Fun and simple award medal drawing for children

Step 2: Draw a small circle outside the small one.

Basic medal outline drawing perfect for kids coloring pages

Step 3: Draw a circle, closer to the outside circle. This is the metal portion of the medal

Clean and minimal medal illustration for young learners

Step 4: Attach a ring shape above the metal to tie a ribbon around.

Easy-to-draw medal symbol for children practice

Step 5: Form a rectangle of loop and pass it through the opening of the circular metal hook.

Simple prize medal design for kids art projects

Step 6: Make a ribbon that appears like a sliding rectangle.

Kids activity medal drawing with ribbon and circle shape

Step 7: Make the opposite section of the ribbon with another sliding rectangle. It all looks like the letter “V” in the alphabet.

Simple winner medal drawing for kids coloring fun

Step 8: Draw diagonal lines vertically within the first part of V.

Simple gold medal design for beginner drawing practice

Step 9: Draw similar lines inside the later part of V.

Kids medal illustration with star detail and ribbon

Step 10: Draw a small star above the inner circle of the medal.

Basic award medal drawing for kids coloring page

Step 11: Then draw an emblem that outlines the inner circle and covers three-fourths of it. Don’t forget to add a tiny circle at the middle of circular lines raised above.

Cute medal sketch with ribbon for kids learning to draw

Step 12: Add tiny leaf shapes on either side of the circular lines that look like branches

Beginner-friendly medal sketch with clear shapes

Step 13: Create leaf designs on circular lines that are extending above.

Fun and simple medal drawing for kids art worksheets

Step 14:  A round medal drawing is completed

Easy award medal icon for children creative activities

Easy medal illustration for children art and coloring activity



Explore Our Creative World

Loading image: Bedtime Storytime Bedtime Storytime

Free Children's Books

We have already kick-started the ‘Free Book Project’ with 50 books. Our books are professionally written and illustrated and can download and read on any device.

Loading image: Free Colouring Books Free Colouring Books

Free Colouring Books

Unlock a world of creativity with our free coloring books! Packed with fun illustrations, they inspire kids to explore their imagination and bring pictures to life with color.

Loading image: Free coloring pages Free coloring pages

Free Coloring Pages

Discover a collection of free, printable PDF coloring pages, perfect for keeping little hands busy and inspiring creativity with fun and delightful designs.

Loading image: Free Educational Posters Free Educational Posters

Free Educational Posters

Explore our free, printable PDF educational posters, designed to make learning fun and engaging with colorful and informative designs for kids

Back to top