11/10/2026
So many thank yous for such a wonderful night. Firstly a massive thank you to The National Association of Jewellers and Ben Massey for the invite to such and amazing event - the NAJ awards.
Thank you to the NAJ team and Matthew Hamilton for the amazing organisation and giving the School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University the opportunity to showcase some of the amazing work from the students on the MA and Pre MA, Jewellery and Related Products, the BA Jewellery and Objects, the HnD and top up Design for Industry Jewellery and Silversmithing, BA Horology, BSc and MSc Gemmology and PhD and Short Courses.
Thank you Kate Thorley for all you help with the selection, prep and set up of the cabinets, I couldn’t do it without you and Sian Hindle for pack up and clear up too. Always so supportive and amazing.
It was so nice to see so my friends, colleagues, work mates, supporters, alumni, current students. And a shame not to get to speak to so many of you too.
So lovely to sit next to Rachel Morrish and Andrew Macgowan, you are wonderful people and made it a lovely meal and chat, let’s do that again.
And the rest table Lee Lapthorne, Professional Jeweller - Harriet Whitaker (really nice to meet you). Kate Thorley, Sian Hindle, Shaun Hall from West Midlands Combined Authority and Alex Nicholson-Evans.
A massive congratulations to all that were shortlisted, commended and won at the awards. You are all amazing and it was fabulous to witness the celebrations of the amazing industry - my hands still hurt from the enthusiastic clapping I couldn’t control.
Thank you again The National Association of Jewellers and Ben Massey and his amazing team. It is so valuable for us to be part of this, chatting, networking, having fun and showcasing work- more than I can say. Huge congratulations to everyone there and all their teams and supporters.
