THE ARTISAN FOUNDER AWARDS
The Artisan Founder Awards are our way of shining a light on the independent makers, creators and founders building something special.
MEET THE WINNERS!
When I opened nominations for the Artisan Founder Awards this spring, I didn’t imagine how much enthusiasm it would gather. Thousands of people joined in, casting over 5,000 votes for the finalists, with my fellow judges adding their own expertise.
What we have now feels like the beginning of something very special for the coming years. A way to bring consumers closer to the joy, creativity, and purpose of artisan businesses. Here are your 2025 winners, a remarkable collection of brands and products to discover and celebrate.
Thank you to everyone who took part and helped to shine a brighter light on the value of artisan businesses. – Lyndsey, Editor
NEW ARTISAN BUSINESS AWARD
WINNER
TWISTED EYE FURNITURE
Highly Commended
CUSTOMER FAVOURITE AWARD
WINNER
GLOSTER’S POTTERY
Highly Commended
BEST ARTISAN GIFT AWARD
WINNER
BREAD BAG BY HELEN ROUND
ARTISAN FOOD & DRINK AWARD
WINNER
LOVINGLY ARTISAN BAKERY
HIGHLY COMMENDED
SCENT SENSATION AWARD
WINNER
COASTAL WALKS BY NORFOLK NATURAL LIVING
HIGHLY COMMENDED
EXCELLENCE IN CRAFTSMANSHIP
WINNER
LINO LORD PRESS
HIGHLY COMMENDED
CRAFT WORKSHOP AWARD
WINNER
JO GARDINER ART
HIGHLY COMMENDED
MEET THE JUDGES
Meet our panel of judges, each bringing decades of unique industry experience.
sue pryke
Sue Pryke is a renowned ceramicist with a love of tableware, working with slipcast coloured porcelain. Sue has worked as an in-house designer and as a freelance designer for over 20 years for retailers and manufacturers, notably designing many recognisable ranges for IKEA.
RICHARD COLLIER
Founding Creative Partner at leading design agency The One Off, Richard specialises in creating branded environments and experiences that drive growth for global retailers and organisations, with over 20 years working with the biggest names in retail.
ANISHA MISTRY
Anisha Mistry has spent over 13 years helping brands elevate their presence through carefully crafted communication strategies.
Blending her love for writing, the media, beautiful products and well thought-out services, Anisha supports small businesses, designer-makers and founders by helping them gain traction in the press.
LYNDSEY JAMES
Lyndsey is the founding Editor of The Artisan Founder, and host of The Artisan Founder podcast. A Creative Director with 20 years experience creating ecommerce and high street retail brands of her own, she has spoken as an industry expert for clients including Etsy, Vodafone Business and Time Inc, and is on a mission to help artisan businesses to independently thrive online.