Following a strong year full of high-quality nominations, the finalists for the first tranche of this year’s Heritage Crafts Awards, supported by the Marsh Charitable Trust, have been announced. Further shortlists for other awards will be announced at the end of the summer.
Andrew Grundon, sign maker
The finalists are (in alphabetical order):
Heritage Crafts / Marsh Maker of the Year
- Andrew Grundon, sign maker
- Jack Livesey, boat builder
- Phil Parkes, maille maker
NEW Heritage Crafts / Marsh Lifetime Achievement Award
- Hector Cole MBE, arrowsmith
- Alfred Fisher MBE, stained glass craftsperson
- Mark Romain MBE, saddler
Jack Livesey, boat builder
Heritage Crafts / Marsh Trainer of the Year
- Rian Kanduth, gilder
- Tom McEwan, book binder
- Angus McFadyen, hand engraver
Heritage Crafts / Marsh Trainee of the Year
- Marlene Lagnado, stonemason
- Netty South Moffat, chair seater
- Eleanor Wright, piano restorer
Heritage Crafts / Marsh Volunteer of the Year
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Phil Parkes, maille maker
Patricia Basham, Knitting and Crochet Guild
- Jane Kerr, Wooden Boatbuilders’ Trade Association
- Chris Rowley, Hand Engravers’ Association
The winners will be announced at a prestigious Winner’s Reception at the Vicar’s Hall, Windsor Castle, in November. Further shortlists for other awards will be announced at the end of the summer.
