Awards
The Goldsmiths' Centre has won numerous awards, beginning with the fabric of this unique building to the people learning and working within its walls.
2017
Outstanding training and skills
The Princess Royal Training Award 2017 for creating outstanding training and skills development programmes which have an exceptionally positive impact on business performance.
2016
Collective talent
The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council College Trophy 2016 given to a college or university that has achieved the highest total points accumulated from any gold, silver and bronze prizes in the competition.
Recognition for exceptional achievement
Peter Taylor, Director of the Goldsmiths’ Centre, winner of the Jewellery Award at The Creative & Cultural Skills Award 2016 for his instrumental role in developing craft skills and helping young people into successful creative careers in the jewellery industry.
2015
Collective talent
The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council College Trophy 2015 given to a college or university that has achieved the highest total points accumulated from any gold, silver and bronze prizes in the competition.
2014
Collective talent
The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council College Trophy 2014 given to a college or university that has achieved the highest total points accumulated from any gold, silver and bronze prizes in the competition.
An award-winning building
The Civic Trust Award 2014 given to projects that demonstrate high quality architecture or design, sustainability, are accessible to all users making a positive cultural, social or economic contribution to the local community.
Recognition for exceptional achievement
Abigail Buckingham, Foundation Programme alumnus and Goldsmiths' Company Apprentice, received the City & Guilds Medal of Excellence in Jewellery Manufacturing in recognition of having achieved great results by producing exceptional work.
2013
An award-winning building
The Goldsmiths' Centre was awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Award 2013 as one of the best designed workplaces in the East London Region.
2012
An award-winning building
The Goldsmiths' Centre received the Islington Society Architecture and Conservation Award 2013, presented for its excellence in design and detail.
The Goldsmiths' Centre received the English Heritage Angel Award 2012, which celebrates the work of individuals and groups who have saved a significant historic place that was at risk of being lost forever.