NAJ Awards nominations now open
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has formally opened nominations for the 2026 NAJ Awards, with members and non-members encouraged to enter until 1 August.
The ceremony itself will take place on the evening of Thursday 8 October at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham.
“The NAJ Awards continue to showcase the very best of our industry, from creativity and craftsmanship to service and leadership,” said Ben Massey, chief executive of the NAJ. “Each year, the quality of nominations grows stronger, reflecting a trade that is passionate, resilient, and forward-looking.
“We are incredibly proud to provide a platform that celebrates these achievements and brings the community together. I would encourage businesses and individuals of all sizes to get involved, share their stories, and be part of what promises to be another outstanding celebration at the ICC Birmingham this October,” he concluded.
The full list of categories is below:
• Collection of the Year
• Community Engagement of the Year
• ESG Initiative of the Year (sponsored by SGS)
• Digital Engagement of the Year (sponsored by Squash Media Group)
• Store Design of the Year
• Customer Champion of the Year (sponsored by Cooksongold)
• Designer of the Year (sponsored by National Business Register)
• Rising Star of the Year (sponsored by British Academy of Jewellery)
• Unsung Hero of the Year (sponsored by JQV Gemstones)
• Workshop Professional of the Year (sponsored by At The Bench)
• Bespoke Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Bespoke Quarter)
• Jewellery Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Ti Sento)
• Product Supplier of the Year (sponsored by The Jewellery Show)
• Service Supplier of the Year
• Team of the Year (sponsored by TH March)
The first major awards ceremony for the jewellery industry is taking place just next month on 8 July, with the UK Jewellery Awards celebrating its 34th year.
And then on 20 October at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London, the UK Watch Awards will be taking centre stage, with an afternoon of panel discussions (Insider Talks) also taking place on the same day at the same venue.
