The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the jewellery businesses and individuals shortlisted for this year’s NAJ Awards, which will take place at the NAJ Summit on Sunday, 25th of June, at the Park Regis Hotel, Birmingham.
Supported by Headline Sponsor, Curteis, and category sponsors TH March, Responsible Jewellery Council, RWK Goodman, Ti Sento Milano, At The Bench, Inova Collection, Windiam and VM + Events, the NAJ Awards 2023 will celebrate industry excellence in ten categories, including Jewellery Retailer of the Year, Designer of the Year and Team of the Year.
Ben Massey, Principal Officer at the NAJ, says, “We were delighted by the volume and quality of entries for this year’s NAJ Awards, which will take place at the NAJ Summit in June. All the finalists impressed us with their commitment to excellence and creativity over the past year. We look forward to announcing the winners and celebrating with everyone attending this year’s Awards.”
The complete shortlist can be found below:
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year (sponsored by Responsible Jewellery Council)
Cooksongold
John Pass Jewellers
Lebrusan Studio
Moyo Gems
Shakti Ellenwood
Designer of the Year (sponsored by RWK Goodman)
Andrew Geoghegan
Collette Waudby
EE Chan
Julien Riad Sahyoun
QuayStones
Jewellery Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Ti Sento Milano)
Baker Brothers
Bradley’s Jewellers York
Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery
Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery
Wongs Jewellers
Marketing Campaign/Event of the Year (sponsored by VM + Events)
Bailey & Sons
Birmingham Assay Office
Bradley’s Jewellers York
Company of Master Jewellers
Daniella Draper
Rising Star of the Year (sponsored by At The Bench)
Chris Lewis (Created by Chris)
Evie Day (Daniel Christopher)
Katie Hughes (Wongs Jewellers)
Liz Crow (Liz Crow London)
Louis Yaxley (Austen & Blake)
Salesperson of the Year
Aneesah Shahid (Austen & Blake)
Peter Kane (Flinn & Steel)
Petra Marcikowska (Jeremy France Jewellers)
Sophie Mishiku (Daniel Christopher)
Violeta Gjini (River Mounts)
Store Design of the Year
Diamond Heaven
Flinn & Steel
Harriet Kelsall Bespoke
Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery
Jewellers Guild
Supplier of the Year (sponsored by Inova Collection)
Artisan
Hockley Mint
Pursuit
River Mounts
Sierra Consultancy
Team of the Year (sponsored by TH March)
Daniel Christopher Jewellery
Daniella Draper
Hockley Mint
Lily Arkwright
Wongs Jewellers
Workshop Professional of the Year (sponsored by Windiam)
Abbie Hulkes (Jeremy France Jewellers)
Alireza Rahimoff (Hockley Mint)
Ben Parry (Wongs Jewellers)
Ellie Inglefield (Weston Beamor)
Scott Stephenson (Daniel Christopher Jewellery)
Claire Davies, Operations Director of NAJ Awards Headline Sponsor, Curteis, comments,
“We are delighted to be supporting the National Association of Jewellers once again and proud to help celebrate the best in the UK jewellery industry. We can’t wait to see which businesses and individuals walk away with trophies on the night.”
The NAJ Awards champion extraordinary talent within the UK jewellery industry and highlight the business owners, teams and professionals going above and beyond for the trade and their customers.
Don’t miss your chance to book your seat (or table) at this year’s NAJ Awards at the Park Regis, Birmingham. Tickets cost £115 + VAT per person.
