How to enter
Please read the following application notes which are written for all awards, and not everything may apply to the award you are interested in. Then download the relevant nomination/application form using the buttons below.
Application notes
- Go to the relevant application form using the buttons below
- Complete the form by or before the relevant deadline (below)
- Please do not send additional information (e.g. leaflets, CVs)
- If you would prefer the application form in another format, please contact us
Eligibility
- The individual or businesses nominated must be based in the UK
- For any award for an individual, the person nominated may, or may not be, a professional craftsperson
- The craft activity must be heritage craft (crafts that have been practised over successive generations and focus on hand skill)
Application schedule
- All proposers or nominees (depending on the Award) will be informed of the outcome by email
- Referees may be contacted by Heritage Crafts (but only if the nominee is shortlisted)
- Finalists will be expected to attend a high-profile Winners’ Reception.
Nomination forms
Currently OPEN:
President’s Award for Endangered Crafts (read more)
Applications open: 4 March 2024
Applications close: 24 May 2024, 5pm
Heritage Crafts / QEST Sustainability Award (read more)
Applications open: 4 March 2024
Applications close: 24 May 2024, 5pm
Heritage Crafts / Marsh Maker of the Year (read more)
Applications open: 4 March 2024
Applications close: 24 May 2024, 5pm
Heritage Crafts / Marsh Trainer of the Year (read more)
Applications open: 4 March 2024
Applications close: 24 May 2024, 5pm
Heritage Crafts / Marsh Trainee of the Year (read more)
Applications open: 4 March 2024
Applications close: 24 May 2024, 5pm
Heritage Crafts / Marsh Community Activist of the Year (read more)
Applications open: 4 March 2024
Applications close: 24 May 2024, 5pm
Heritage Crafts / Marsh Lifetime Achievement Award (read more)
Applications open: 4 March 2024
Applications close: 24 May 2024, 5pm
Currently CLOSED:
Axminster Tools Woodworker of the Year (read more)
Applications open: 1 March 2023
Applications close: 15 September 2023, 5pm CLOSED
The Royal Mint Precious Metalworker of the Year (read more)
Applications open: 1 March 2023
Applications close: 15 September 2023, 5pm CLOSED
Axminster Tools Young Woodworker of the Year (read more)
Applications open: 1 March 2023
Applications close: 15 September 2023, 5pm CLOSED
Heritage Crafts Young Metalworker of the Year (read more)
Applications open: 1 March 2023
Applications close: 15 September 2023, 5pm CLOSED
Sonnaz Young Upholsterer of the Year (read more)
Applications open: 1 March 2023
Applications close: 19 May 2023, 5pm CLOSED
Rose Uniacke Young Weaver of the Year (read more)
Applications open: 1 March 2023
Applications close: 19 May 2023, 5pm CLOSED
Sims Hilditch Young Basketmaker of the Year (read more)
Applications open: 1 March 2023
Applications close: 19 May 2023, 5pm CLOSED