We won "Community Engagement of the Year!
We won an award!! On Thursday 10 October I attended the glittering National Association of Jewellers Awards and I am thrilled and proud to tell you that FORGE won "Community Engagement of the Year"!!
This is a real honour, and it's wonderful to receive this recognition. From the very beginning, building a supportive, creative, and inclusive community has been at the heart of everything we do at FORGE. This award is a true testament to the amazing community of jewellers, designers, and supporters who have come together to make FORGE the vibrant hub it is today.
Thank you to The National Association of Jewellers for organising these awards and for this new “Community Engagement” category sponsored by Aconite Casting —it couldn’t be more fitting for what FORGE stands for, and to the judges - we only launched in February 2023, this recognition of what we’ve grown in just 20 months means the world!
HUGE thanks to my incredible tiny team—Emma Perry, Rachael Plassard, Justin Wilson, and Gemma Champ —for giving their time & unwavering support. And to those who’ve helped me through tough times with love, helping hands & advice —Dad, Aunty B, Jerry, Simon, Michael, Laura—and many more, thank you.
Finally, to our vibrant jewellery community—YOU make FORGE what it is. From followers, members past & present, our 200+ exhibitors, buyers, collectors, and everyone who’s attended LINK-UPs, Private Views, talks, panels, demos, workshops and the teachers and speakers who inspire —you are the FORGE Family, thank you!!
