Story Highlight
– Nominations for Professional Jeweller Awards 2026 now open.
– Submission deadline: Friday, 29 May 2026, midnight.
– Categories updated to reflect 2026 industry demands.
– Judging panel will assess nominations and select winners.
– Shortlist to be published online in June.
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Nominations for the Professional Jeweller Awards 2026 have officially commenced, inviting participants from the watch and jewellery sectors to submit their recommendations ahead of the deadline on Friday, 29 May 2026, at midnight.
Entering its ninth edition, the Professional Jeweller Awards aims to acknowledge the achievements within the industry over the past year. To align with the evolving needs of the sector, the awards’ categories have undergone a refresh for 2026.
Following the introduction of a judging panel last year, this group will continue to evaluate nominees in specific categories this time around. The shortlist of nominees will be made available online in June.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 2 September, which coincides with the opening night of the Jewellery Show at London Olympia. Further details, including venue information, are expected to be announced shortly.
Participants are encouraged to complete the nomination form by the specified deadline. There is no cap on the number of nominations one can submit, and refreshing the page allows for additional submissions. Nominators may represent themselves or others.
For each nomination, required details include the nominator’s name and email, the award category, the nominee’s name, and a rationale for the nomination. Additional supporting materials can also be submitted.
Nominees should showcase specific achievements from the past year, highlighting instances of innovation and success pertinent to the chosen categories. Once submissions are finalised, Professional Jeweller will curate a shortlist that will be published both online and in print. The dedicated panel will then review the nominations and determine the winners in anticipation of the awards ceremony later in the year.
The Professional Jeweller Awards 2026 also offers tailored marketing and sponsorship opportunities. For inquiries regarding these options or to reserve an early bird table for the event, contact Richelle Rimmer at richelle.rimmer@itp.com or Andrew Wingrove at andrew.wingrove@itp.com. Questions related to the nomination process can be directed to Harriet Whitaker at harriet.whitaker@itp.com.
For guidance on submitting standout entries in each category, a detailed overview is available online.
**Categories for the Professional Jeweller Awards 2026 include:**
– Independent Retailer
– Multiple Store Retailer
– Branded Boutique of the Year
– Best Jewellery Space in a Department Store
– Omnichannel Retailer of the Year
– Best Store Interior
– Employer of the Year
– Retail Team of the Year
– Excellence in Jewellery Design Award
– Collection of the Year
– Emerging Jewellery Designer of the Year – Editor’s Choice
– Emerging Jewellery Brand of the Year
– Fashion Jewellery of the Year
– Demi-Fine Jewellery Brand of the Year
– Bridal Brand of the Year
– Responsible Enterprise Award
– Supply & Service Partner of the Year
– Jewellery Ambassador of the Year
– Extra Mile Award – Editor’s Choice
– Community Initiative Award
– Rising Star Award
– Lifetime Achievement
The nomination link can be accessed online.
