The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has released the names of its shortlisted businesses and individuals ahead of the NAJ Awards 2023.
The NAJ Awards will be hosted at the Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham on the evening of Sunday 25 June 2023, presenting an opportunity to celebrate industry excellence across ten categories.
This year’s awards are supported by headline sponsor Curteis, and category sponsors: TH March, Responsible Jewellery Council, RWK Goodman, Ti Sento, At The Bench, Inova Collection, Windiam, and VM + Events.
Discussing the selection of the finalists, NAJ principal officer, Ben Massey said: “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 Finalists
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
- 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)
Operations director for Curteis, Claire Davies said: “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 seeks to champion talent within the UK jewellery industry while highlighting the business owners, teams, and professionals who are going above and beyond for both the trade and their customers.
Seat booking is open now for the ceremony, which will take place at the Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham on the evening of Sunday 25 June 2023.
