EVERY STORY CERAMICS
2025 awards
From visionary makers creating one-of-a-kind jewellery to culinary artisans crafting products from farm-to-table ingredients, we celebrate founder driven artisan businesses who value sustainability, authenticity, and a commitment to their craft.
Nominate your favourite UK based Artisan businesses ahead of the first Artisan Founder awards.
The awards are open to nominations for all UK artisan businesses and not exclusive to our members.
Open to Nominations: April to June
Public Voting: July to August
Finalist Judging: September
Winners Announced: October
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!
There are 12 categories to choose from, you can make nominations for all/any of the categories.
You only need to submit your nominations once.
You can nominate the same business/product for multiple different categories if relevant. You can nominate your own business.
If you want to nominate two different businesses for the same award, submit the form again.
What is an Artisan Business?
In a world where imitation is easy and mass production is everywhere, the true artisan brands stand apart.
An artisan business crafts products of their own design in-house. They are the ones who create with intention, who have spent years honing their product, and whose work is a reflection of their skill and dedication.
At The Artisan Founder, we seek out those brands—the founder-led businesses who pour themselves into what they do, not just for profit, but because they couldn’t imagine doing anything else.
Their products tell a story, shaped by time, passion, and an unwavering commitment to originality.
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