The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the shortlisted for this year’s NAJ Awards, being held on 23 October at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.
Chief exec Ben Massey says: “We are thrilled by the growing number of businesses entering the NAJ Awards and the quality of submissions.
“It demonstrates the level of professionalism, innovation and commitment across the trade.
“Following last year’s sold-out ceremony, we are excited to welcome even more professionals to this year’s NAJ Awards.
“We urge all NAJ finalists and those wishing to attend the ceremony to book tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
“We look forward to announcing the winners and celebrating with everyone attending this year’s Awards in October.”
Find the NAJ shortlist as follows:
GREAT IDEAS
Collection of the Year
BUUNT Jewellery
Ellina Pollitt Jewellery
Iain Sainsbury Fine Jewellery
Lebrusan Studio
Opal Wild
Zephyne Jewellery
Community Engagement of the Year
Aston University Goldsmiths Institute
Auzi
Flourish Jewellery Project
Jacobs
Siop iard
The Jewellery Makers
CSR Initiative of the Year
Hockley Mint
John Pass Jewellers
Natural Diamond Council
PeaceGold
Single Mine Origin (SMO) Gold
WatchO
Digital Engagement of the Year
Birmingham Assay Office
iimpro
Jack Murphy Jewellers
Minar Jewellers
Whitelaw Gold
Wongs Jewellers
Store Design of the Year
Astella & Co.
James Stephens & Sons Jewellers
Lister Horsfall Jewellers
Mendip Jewellers
The Diamond Setter
Walsh at George Farrer
GREAT PEOPLE
Designer of the Year
Dan Voaden (Opal Wild)
Katherine Alexandra Brunacci (Katherine Alexandra Brunacci Jewellery)
Lena Esaulova (Lenaginarium)
Lily Gabriella Elia (Lily Gabriella Fine Jewellery)
Maiko Nagayama (Maiko Nagayama)
Pearl Ng (Pearly)
Susi Smither (The Rock Hound)
Rising Star of the Year
Anson Law (Harle Paris)
Azad Adam Hussein (Desired Diamonds)
Charlotte Needham (The Promise Co.)
Loris Warner (Regina Rowe Jewellers)
Matt Wood (Cellini Pearls)
Richard Wyatt (GH Moore & Son)
Salesperson of the Year
Anastasia Arnautu (Purely Diamonds)
Everaldo Bento (Austen & Blake)
Laura Hopkinson (Hockley Mint)
Lee Campbell (H S Walsh & Sons)
Mark Cutler (Mastermelt)
Matt Dove (Cooksongold)
Unsung Hero of the Year
Aaron Podesta (Jack Murphy Jewellers)
Lee Henderson (SaferGems)
Peter Sandles (Domino Jewellery)
Pratik Parekh (WatchO)
Vicky Abeledo (PA Jewellery)
Victoria Inchley (Jeremy France Jewellers)
Workshop Professional of the Year
Akin Yasli (Mira Design)
David Webster (Hockley Mint)
Giles Seddon (David Fowkes Jewellery)
Marco Paonessa (PureJewels by Bhanji Gokaldas)
Nia Miles (Cellini Pearls)
Pierpaolo Carrone (Daniel Christopher Jewellery)
GREAT BUSINESSES
Bespoke Retailer of the Year
Blackacre
Blair and Sheridan
Daniel Christopher Jewellery
Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery
Marmalade Fine Jewellery
Titcombe Bespoke
Wongs Jewellers
Wylde Jewellers
Jewellery Retailer of the Year
Austen & Blake
Jack Murphy Jewellers
Jacobs
Jeremy France Jewellers
Minar Jewellers
PureJewels by Bhanji Gokaldas
Siop iard
Sonny’s Jewellers
Product Supplier of the Year
Aconia Casting
Bespoke Quarter
CME Leicester
Cooksongold
Curteis
Hockley Mint
Raw Pearls
Vulcan Jewellery
Service Supplier of the Year
Freeform Fabrication
Goodman Bros
Jewel Ads
Squash Media Group
T H March
The Company of Master Jewellers
UltraVault
Virada Training
Team of the Year
Bespoke Quarter
Blackacre (Client Consultants)
CME Leicester (Picking & Dispatch)
Cooksongold (Birmingham Retail Store)
H S Walsh & Sons
Jewellery Advisory Services
The Curious Gem
WatchO (London Richmond Store)
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