The UK’s National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the jewellery businesses and individuals shortlisted for the 2026 NAJ Awards, set to take place on Thursday, 8 October, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham.
Supported by returning headline sponsor Curteis, the NAJ Awards celebrate the people, businesses and initiatives driving excellence across the UK jewellery industry. This year’s finalists have been selected across 15 categories spanning innovation, professional achievement, business excellence and community impact.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Awards attracted a record number of submissions, underlining the strength, ambition and creativity present throughout the trade.
Ben Massey, Chief Executive of the National Association of Jewellers, said:
“Each year, the NAJ Awards provide an opportunity to recognise the remarkable people, businesses and initiatives that make our industry so special, and this year’s finalists represent an exceptionally high standard.
“The continued growth in entries reflects a sector that is constantly evolving, investing in its people and striving to deliver the very best for customers, colleagues and communities alike.
“With year-on-year growth, we encourage finalists, supporters and industry colleagues to secure their places as soon as possible. We look forward to bringing the trade together in Birmingham this October to celebrate the achievements of our finalists and reveal this year’s winners.”
The full shortlist is as follows:
GREAT IDEAS (supported by Silversmiths & Jewellers Charity)
Collection of the Year
Andrew Geoghegan
Fitzgerald Jewellers
Giovanni Raspini
Lenaginarium
Lily Gabriella Fine Jewellery
Robert Bicknell Fine Jewellery
Yaxuan Bian
Community Engagement of the Year
Aston University Goldsmiths Institute
Birmingham Assay Office
JQV Gemstones
PeaceGold
Petra Jewellery
Sonny’s Jewellers
The Jewellery Workshop
Digital Engagement of the Year (sponsored by Squash Media Group)
Amore Jewellery
Antique Jewellers
Caether
CiviGem
Gemmology Rocks
ValuCert
Wildring
ESG Initiative of the Year (sponsored by SGS)
AG & Sons
F Hinds
Gemmology Rocks
Hockley Mint
KGK Group
SMO Gold
Weston Beamor
Store Design of the Year (sponsored by Visionary Displays)
Jessop Jewellers
Johnsons Jewellers
Marie-Blanche Jewellery
Sheila Fleet Jewellery
Susannah Lovis Jewellers
The Piece London & Kirica Fine
Wongs Jewellers
GREAT PEOPLE (supported by the NAJ Educational Trust)
Customer Champion of the Year (sponsored by Cooksongold)
Adele Moore (GH Moore & Son)
Eleanor Musgrove (TH March)
Laura Bendoni (Jeremy France Jewellers)
Mala Vadhwana (WatchO)
Marie Brennan (Birmingham Assay Office)
Richard Allen (Pepper Tree Studio)
Zara Fazal (Wongs Jewellers)
Designer of the Year (sponsored by National Business Register)
Andrew Geoghegan (Andrew Geoghegan)
Anson Law (Harle Paris)
Chloë Woodmansterne (Aril Jewels)
Isabella Day (The Remarkable Goldsmiths)
Lena Esaulova (Lenaginarium)
Xiaoyu Li (Xiaoyu Li Jewellery)
Yu Kwan-Chin (Cooksongold)
Rising Star of the Year
Abi Collins (Nugget & Co Jewellery)
Abigail Nair (Heera Diamonds)
Arya Marafie (Mayfair Gems)
Cathy-Jane Bell (Jack Murphy Jewellers)
Charlotte Copeman (Lily Arkwright)
Katie Mason (Birmingham City University)
Rebecca Stuart (Woods Jewellers)
Unsung Hero of the Year (sponsored by JQV Gemstones)
Amy Evans (William May)
Ant James (Kernowcraft)
Barry Sullivan (Jewellery Advisory Services)
Grace Gordon (Smiths the Jewellers)
Lara Burgin-Wild (WJ Shaw Jewellers)
Lesley Willard (Richard Allen Jewellery)
Sam Cavell (Weston Beamor)
Workshop Professional of the Year (sponsored by At The Bench)
Alice Patrick (Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery)
Christopher Stevenson (CJ Stevenson Jewellers)
Daniel Trembovelski (Cellini Pearls)
Dave Shipley (Angela Evans Jewellery)
Lucy Stokes (Libby Rak Jewellery)
Luke Blackie (Fitzgerald Jewellers)
Matt Dunn (Woods Jewellers)
GREAT BUSINESSES (supported by The Benevolent Society)
Bespoke Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Bespoke Quarter)
Blackacre
Fitzgerald Jewellers
Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery
Lebrusan Studio
Libby Rak Jewellery
Moira Patience
Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery
Wongs Jewellers
Jewellery Retailer of the Year (sponsored by TI SENTO)
Ainsworth Jewellers
Allum & Sidaway
Bradley Hatch Jewellers
Jack Murphy Jewellers
Jessop Jewellers
Minar Jewellers
Sonny’s Jewellers Group
Susannah Lovis Jewellers
Product Supplier of the Year (sponsored by Jewellery Show)
Allied Gold
Bespoke Quarter
CME Leicester
Cooksongold
Curteis
HS Walsh & Sons
Mireya UK
Stonehouse Jewellery
Service Supplier of the Year
Aconia Casting
The Betts Group
Gemmology Rocks
JewelCast
Jewellers Academy, Yorkshire
Squash Media Group
TH March
Trade Safeguard
Team of the Year (sponsored by TH March)
GH Moore & Son
John Garland Taylor
Mallard Nottingham
Minar Jewellers
Siop iard
Sonny’s Jewellers Group
Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery
WatchO
The NAJ Awards champion extraordinary talent from across the UK jewellery industry, recognising individuals, teams and businesses that consistently raise standards, inspire their peers and deliver outstanding experiences for customers.
Tickets
🎟 NAJ Members: £195 + VAT
🎟 Non-members: £245 + VAT
💡 10% discount when booking five tickets or more
🥂 VIP drinks package available for table bookings
The winners will be announced during the NAJ Awards ceremony at the ICC Birmingham on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
Find more details at: https://naj.co.uk/NAJ-Awards-2026
