Winners will be shown how to sustain and grow their business, through inspiring lectures by industry experts across a broad range of fields including brand development, business planning, funding, marketing and PR. All specialists in their chosen fields, speakers will be drawn from both within and outside the jewellery industry to ensure that the winners receive relevant tips on how to maximise their presence in the marketplace. A lunch will also be hosted by leading jeweller Stephen Webster.
Open to any business that is less than 4 years old and based in London, the Coutts New Jewellers Awards will also provide winners with complimentary bronze level participation in Coutts London Jewellery Week, which runs from the 8-14 June 2009. This will provide an online presence on the event's website, a listing in the Guide circulated throughout the capital and benefit from international media promotion thereby significantly raising their profile.
Entries will be judged according to the creativity of their planned event for Coutts London Jewellery Week, the company's current profile and its portfolio of design. All applications for the Coutts New Jewellers Awards must be received by Friday 9th January 2009, with the panel announcing winners by Friday 16th January.
