LAA Nominations 2026
The Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award (LAA), sponsored by Thomas Fattorini Ltd., is given each year by the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council to honour an individual who has made an outstanding and lasting contribution to jewellery, goldsmithing, silversmithing, or the allied trades.
This special award recognises individuals who have shown exceptional skill and dedication in their work, and who have helped to preserve and share the knowledge, techniques, and high standards of British craftsmanship and design.
The award celebrates people whose influence has shaped and advanced the UK’s jewellery, goldsmithing, and silversmithing industries, through creativity, innovation, and a commitment to supporting others. Their leadership, advocacy, and passion continue to inspire new generations.
Recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award leave a lasting legacy that strengthens the identity, reputation, and international standing of British craftsmanship, helping to ensure that its skills, values, and spirit continue to thrive for years to come. They receive a medal engraved with their name, crafted by Thomas Fattorini.
Nominations Close: Midnight, Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Nominees may have:
Shown exceptional skill and professionalism in their work.
Made a significant, long-term contribution to the development of the craft or industry.
Shown commitment to preserving and improving techniques, skills, and design practices.
Inspired and supported others through teaching, mentoring, or leadership.
Helped strengthen and promote British craftsmanship in the UK and internationally.
Eligible Nominees
Eligible nominees will have worked within the UK jewellery, silversmithing, or allied trades, which may include, but are not limited to:
Craft and Handskills
Chasing
Design (2D hand skills and CAD)
Design (3D / CAD)
Diamond Mounting
Distribution/Sales
Education/Teaching/Training
Enamelling
Engraving
Finance/Fundraising
Gemmology
Institutions, Organisations, and Guilds
Jewellery Making
Lapidary
Manufacturing and Production
Marketing and Promotion
Modelling/Modelmaking
Polishing
Precious Metal Sourcing/Processing
Retail/Wholesale
Silversmithing
Smallwork
Technology
How to Nominate
Nominations can only be made online, using the link below. They can be made by colleagues, peers, associates, or organisations who know the nominee’s work well.
Please include supporting materials where possible:
A short summary of the nominee’s career.
Key achievements and contributions.
Any supporting evidence that shows their influence or legacy (for example, testimonials, press coverage, or image examples of their work)..
11 Jan 2026
Online Entry Form Submission Deadline
13 - 14 Jan 2026
Entry submission @
The Goldsmiths’ Centre
EC1M 5AD
9th Mar 2026
Awards Ceremony @
The Merchant Taylors' Hall,
EC2R 8JB
23 - 27 Mar 2026
Awards Exhibition & Events @
The Birmingham Assay Office
B1 3AX
1 July - 10 Sept 2026
Awards Exhibition & Events @
The Goldsmiths’ Centre
EC1M 5AD
