The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the jewellery businesses and individuals shortlisted for this year’s NAJ Awards, which sees the Company of Master Jewellers shortlisted in the Marketing Campaign/Event of the Year category for its Spring 2023 Trade Event.
The awards ceremony will take place at the NAJ Summit on Sunday 25 June, at the Park Regis Hotel, Birmingham.
The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) Spring Trade Event welcomed a record number of retail members through its doors on 5 and 6 March. The two-day show returned to Birmingham, where members came together to trade and network. Once again, there was a range of exclusive commercial deals, such as increased discounts and extended payment terms, only available on orders placed over the course of the event. For the first time, the Company of Master Jewellers introduced a formal retailer networking event on the Saturday evening, with an interactive presentation from retail consultant Ed Ferris.
Ben Massey, principal officer at the NAJ, 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 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)
