We're delighted to announce that Barnaby has been selected as one of six finalists for the first QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award.
180 makers were nominated earlier this year, and we're thrilled to have made it to the final stage alongside talented artists Bobby Mills, Hanny Newton, Laura Quinn, Olga Prinku and William Efe-Laborde.
Thank you Patricia van den Akker of The Design Trust for nominating Barnaby and who has provided continuous support of our work & incredibly valuable guidance since early 2022.
The winner will be announced at an award ceremony at Voysey House on 9th October, where they will receive the £25,000 prize to support their craft and contribute to the future of the British craft industry.
Further info about the award:
“Sanderson in partnership with the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST), is proud to announce the six craftspeople shortlisted for the prestigious QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award. This esteemed award recognises emerging talent who have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication to their craft, contributing positively to their communities and the wider craft sector.
The inaugural QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award celebrates early-to-mid career craftspeople with two to seven years of experience in their field. The award process, now entering its fourth stage, has narrowed down more than 180 nominations to six outstanding individuals, selected by a distinguished panel of judges:
Interior Designer Benedict Foley
World of Interiors editor Emily Tobin
Crafts Magazine editor Debika Ray
QEST CEO Deborah Pocock and
Sanderson Design Group PLC CEO Lisa Montague"
