The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has revealed the winners of the 2024 NAJ Awards, which were supported by headline sponsor Curteis. On October 10, 314 guests celebrated 14 deserving winners.
The NAJ Awards champion extraordinary talent within the UK jewellery industry and highlight the business owners, teams, and professionals who go above and beyond for the trade and their customers. Thirteen category sponsors joined Curteis in helping support the Award. These sponsors included eBay, TH March, RWK Goodman, Presman Mastermelt, At The Bench, Vulcan Jewellery, British Academy of Jewellery, Jewellery Show, GVUK Design, Aconia Casting, Apsley & Heron, SaferGems, and Responsible Jewellery Council. They were joined by supporting sponsors, Ti Sento, Hayes & Lake and the British Allied Trades Federation. Claire Davies, Operations Director at Curteis, shared, “We are delighted to continue our support for this year’s NAJ Awards and extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the remarkable winners honoured during the event. Their achievements truly reflect the exceptional talent within our industry. We also wish to express our gratitude to the NAJ for hosting another fantastic evening.”
Ben Massey, Chief Executive at the NAJ, says: “What a fantastic evening, and what an incredible group of finalists! Congratulations to all the award winners, shortlisted businesses, and individuals who impressed us with their innovation and professionalism over the past year. Thank you to our amazing sponsors and charity partners who helped make it an unforgettable evening.” The complete list of finalists and 2024 winners can be seen below:
GREAT IDEAS – Collection of the Year (sponsored by eBay)
Aril Jewels
Boodles – WINNER
BUUNT Jewellery
Katherine Alexandra Brunacci Jewellery
Kimjoux Laings
Community Engagement of the Year (sponsored by Aconia Casting)
Birmingham Assay Office
Fogal and Barnes
FORGE – WINNER
Gemmology Rocks
The Jewellery Collective
Wongs Jewellers
CSRI of the Year (sponsored by Responsible Jewellery Council)
Arihant by Paul Spurgeon – WINNER
Considered Jewellery
Dimexon
Ethica Diamonds
Hockley Mint – Highly Commended
Lebrusan Studio
Store Design of the Year (sponsored by Apsley & Heron)
Camilla Jones – WINNER
Heera Diamonds
Laings
Regina Rowe Jewellers
GREAT PEOPLE
Designer of the Year (sponsored by RWK Goodman)
Emma Fathers (Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery)
Genevieve Schwartz (Genevieve Schwartz Jewellery) – WINNER
Jane Strang Steel (Fleur Fairfax)
Sarah Alexander (Laings)
Sarah Heulwen Lewis (Heulwen Lewis Bespoke)
Susi Smither (The Rock Hound)
Rising Star of the Year (sponsored by the British Academy of Jewellery)
Aaron Whittingham (Whittinghams)
Beth Officer (Antique Jewellers) – WINNER
Ellina Pollitt (Ellina Pollitt Jewellery)
Lydia Mena (Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery)
Zoe Law (Birmingham Assay Office)
Salesperson of the Year (sponsored by SaferGems)
Eddi Norris (Queensmith) – Highly Commended
Hannah Deason-Barrow (Lily Arkwright)
Katie Morris (Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery)
Lyndsey Plain (PA Jewellery)
Sandra Brown (Jeremy France Jewellers) – WINNER
Sonu Powar (JQ Diamonds)
Unsung Hero of the Year (sponsored by Presman Mastermelt)
Amy Wright (Flinn & Steel)
Emily Robertson (Fernando Jorge)
Leona Fish (The Guild of Valuers & Jewellers)
Rob Harrison (Hockley Mint) – Highly Commended
Sarah Jordan (The William Agency) – WINNER
Workshop Professional of the Year (sponsored by At The Bench)
Astrid Jaroslawsky (Queensmith) – Highly Commended
Callum Shaw (Bespoke Quarter)
Darren Moore (G H Moore & Son)
Deborah Rootham (PA Jewellery) – WINNER
Emma Millar (Laings)
Robert Smith (Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery)
GREAT BUSINESSES
Bespoke Retailer of the Year (sponsored by GVUK Design)
Blair and Sheridan
Heera Diamonds
Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery
Queensmith – WINNER
Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery
Wongs Jewellers
Jewellery Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Vulcan Jewellery)
Allum & Sidaway – WINNER
Camilla Jones
Flinn & Steel
Hatton Jewels
JQ Diamonds
La Maison Couture
Product Supplier of the Year (sponsored by Jewellery Show)
Curteis
Giovanni Raspini
Hockley Mint
LBJ Jewellery
Ungar & Ungar
Zedd by Wedds & Co – WINNER
Service Supplier of the Year (sponsored by eBay)
&Worn Studio
At The Bench – Highly Commended
Diamnet
Edinburgh Assay Office
The Guild of Valuers and Jewellers
The Jewellers Academy – WINNER
Team of the Year (sponsored by TH March)
Austen & Blake (Glasgow store) – WINNER
Blair and Sheridan
Bradley’s Jewellers York
Mesmeric Distribution
Queensmith
The Siop iard – Highly Commended
Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery (Clifton store)
Wongs Jewellers
Article edited by Laura Astrologo Porché
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