The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has revealed the winners of the 2023 NAJ Awards supported by headline sponsor Curteis. The awards were presented during the Association’s annual conference – the NAJ Summit – at Birmingham.
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. This year, three new categories were added to the awards to celebrate the hard work and innovations found across the industry.
Ten category sponsors joined Curteis in helping support the Awards and the fifty finalists shortlisted for recognition. These sponsors included TH March, RWK Goodman, Ti Sento, At The Bench, Autumn Fair, Windiam, Inova Collection, Stirland Paterson Group, VM + Events, and Responsible Jewellery Council.
They have issued the complete list of nominated businesses and 2023 winners.
Ben Massey, Principal Officer at the NAJ, says, “What an amazing 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 also to our award supporters, including Sheffield Assay Office, who generously donated the trophies, and to Alan Bick and the Jewellery Show.”
Claire Davies, Operations Director of NAJ Awards Headline Sponsor, Curteis, shares,
“We are proud to support this year’s NAJ Awards and congratulate all the amazing winners that walked away with awards on the night. It is a real testament to the breadth of talent found in our industry, and we thank the NAJ for putting on another wonderful evening.”
This year’s NAJ Awards also included a special Supplier Showcase throughout the drinks reception. Six specially selected suppliers were invited to exhibit their latest products and jewellery collections, Suppliers included Curteis, QuayStones, deutscheCraft, Artisan, Liz Crow London and Fischer Trauringe.