Janet Wellerl, Winner 2025
2D Hand Rendering Award
Special Award
Sponsored by Special Patrons Sheffield Assay Office
We are delighted to be partnering with Sheffield Assay Office for this significant award as Special Patrons to the GC&DC for the 2025/26 awards.
This Special Award highlights the importance and value of recognising excellent presentation and communication skills in 2D design work as per industry’s expectations and requirements.
The award recognises and rewards outstanding skills, presentation, and professionalism in the use of traditional hand-rendering techniques, in order to present and communicate a design.
There is only one winner for this award, which is given if Council’s benchmark standards have been met/achieved.
Judges will be looking for
Visual and written communication skills
Technical/elevation drawings
Quality and standard of presentation, professionalism and consideration;
Creative use and proficient deployment of hand rendering materials and tools, i.e. gouache, acrylics, pencil, watercolour etc.
Written description and costings
Judges feedback
Tip for entrants:
Spell check! And keep it simple - many entrants felt the need to show every single angle of the piece, sometimes multiple times. One clear image highlighting all the details, sometimes, may be all that is needed."
"Do not be afraid of pushing the boundaries of your imagination while keeping to the brief. Please present your work as if you were putting it before a client"
History
Founded in 1773 under an Act of Parliament, The Sheffield Assay Office was established to protect consumers and uphold quality by testing and hallmarking precious metals. From its earliest days, independence and impartiality were central — with the hallmark becoming the oldest form of consumer protection.
Integrity
For over two centuries, the Sheffield mark has guaranteed purity and quality. Today, hallmarking remains at the heart of the Office, while its Analytical Services provide trusted, independent testing across industries, from jewellery and bullion to environmental analysis and medical research — always with absolute integrity.
Innovation
Balancing heritage with progress, The Sheffield Assay Office combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced technology. From hand hallmarking to laser marking and state-of-the-art laboratory testing, its continuous investment in innovation ensures accuracy, reliability, and a global reputation for excellence.
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
