Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Awards 2021: The Winners
The Craftsmanship and Design Awards were hosted last night for the first time by the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council as a virtual event, enabling everyone to see a stellar line-up of award winners from the comfort of their home.
Hosted by Rachael Taylor as a COVID-safe livestream production, filmed at its traditional award ceremony venue Goldsmiths’ Hall in London, the Goldsmiths’ Centre was proud to see many familiar faces and alumni scoop up an accolade at the evening’s online celebrations.
Richard Gamester - Diversity and Inclusion Award © Photographer: Richard Valencia. Images loaned from the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council
Clio Saskia - Snake Knuckleduster © Photographer: Richard Valencia. Images loaned from the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council
From those at the beginning of their journeys, to those established in their careers, the achievement of winning an award reflects each recipient’s level of skill, design excellence and dedication to their craft, as well as the training that they have received from others.
Our team congratulates, in particular, current Foundation Programme trainees, Ida Jorgenson and Joshua Hook for each winning their first design award, and former Foundation Programme trainee and Goldsmiths’ Company Apprentice, William Sullivan, who won three awards at last night’s event including the Theo Fennell Apprentice and Master Award and Junior Award. William was also contender for the Jacques Cartier Memorial Award, given at the discretion of the GC & DC for exceptional and outstanding craftsmanship – an incredible achievement at such a young age.
Sorel Acacia, Tulip Necklace © Photographer: Richard Valencia. Images loaned from the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council competition
Sarah Shelton-Palmer - Chasing Waves Carafe and Beakers © Photographer: Richard Valencia. Images loaned from the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council
Many of this year’s award recipients have connections to the Goldsmiths’ Centre and we would like to congratulate them all on their success:
| Winner | Award(s) | Connection to the Goldsmiths' Centre |
| Sorrel Acacia |
Jewellers (Junior) - Silver The Paul Podolsky Award |
Getting Started Online 2021 |
| Andrew Birks | Modellers (Senior) - Bronze | The Goldsmiths' Centre team |
| Elizabeth Jane Campbell | Enamelling - Silver |
Getting Started 2015 |
| Sophie Chapman | Modellers (Junior) - Silver | Foundation Programme 2018-19 Current Goldsmiths' Company Apprentice |
| Sanni Falkenberg | Lapidary and Carving - Bronze and Silver | Getting Started 2013 |
| Richard Gamester | 2D Design - Diversity & Inclusion [Sponsored by NAJ] - Gold |
The Goldsmiths' Centre team |
| Iona Hall |
Smallworkers - Bronze Smallworkers and Model Makers (Junior) - Bronze |
Getting Started 2019 |
| Celeste Heathcote | Engravers, Die Sinkers and Seal Engravers (Junior) - Silver |
Foundation Programme 2018-19 Current Goldsmiths' Company Apprentice |
| Carys Hindry |
Polishers - Silver |
Former Goldsmiths' Company Apprentice |
| Joshua Hook | 2D Design - Silversmiths [Sponsored by Champagne Gosset] - Bronze |
Foundation programme 2020-21 |
| Hugo Johnson | Smallworkers and Model Makers (Senior) - Silver |
Foundation Programme 2012-13 Former Goldsmiths' Company Apprentice |
| Ida Jorgensen | 2D Design - Medal Design - Bronze | Foundation Programme 2020-21 |
| Adriana Klimentjevaite | Diamond Mounters (Junior) - Silver | Foundation Programme 2015-16 Former Goldsmiths' Company Apprentice |
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Naomi Nevill |
The 2D Hand Rendering Design Award 2D Design - Conceptual Jewellery - Silver |
Getting Started 2016 |
| Rebecca Oldfield | Silversmiths (Junior) - Silver | Getting Started 2020 |
| Ellina Pollitt |
Laser Technology - Gold Alpha Laser Award |
Getting Started 2020 |
| Joel Quilley |
Smallworkers and Model Makers (Junior) - Gold Diamond Mounters (Junior) - Gold |
Current Goldsmiths' Company Apprentice |
| George Schembri | Diamond Mounters (Junior) - Gold |
Foundation Programme 2015-16 Former Goldsmiths' Company Apprentice |
| Sarah Shelton-Palmer |
Silversmiths (Junior) - Bronze Chasers (Junior) - Silver |
Shine 2020 |
| Rod Smart | Chasers (Senior) - Gold | Foundation Programme Tutor |
| Simeï Snyman | 2D Design - Diversity & Inclusion [Sponsored by NAJ] | Getting Started 2017 |
| Yasmin St Pierre | Lapidary and Carving (Junior) - Gold | Former Goldsmiths' Company Apprentice |
| William Sullivan |
Silversmiths (Junior) - Gold Birmingham Assay Office Award Theo Fennell Apprentice and Master Award |
Foundation Programme 2015-16 Former Goldsmiths' Company Apprentice |
| Clio Thomas | The Gemmological Association of Great Britain [GEM-A] Award |
Setting Out 2019-20 Goldsmiths' Centre Gold Member |
| Katie Watson |
Silversmiths - Bronze Chasers - Bronze |
Shine 2020 |
| Olivia Woodhouse | Ready-to-wear Jewellery - Silver | Getting Started 2021 Online |