EMERGING TALENT AWARDS 2025: ENTRIES NOW OPEN!
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The inaugural Emerging Talent Awards at The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces in 2023 received an overwhelming response, with nominations coming from across the industry and showcasing contributions from a diverse range of entrants.
The Awards aimed to recognize and celebrate the achievements of individuals at the early stages of their careers in the sector, while also highlighting organizations that are actively fostering and supporting the future of the industry.
The final winners of the 2023 Emerging Talent Awards were selected from an initial shortlist and received their awards during the session Emerging Talent Awards – Meet the New Stars of the Stone Industry. An expert panel, including Sean Collins (Managing Director of Boden & Ward Stonemasons), Stefan Mordue (Senior Digital Consultant for Cohesive), Chloe Newmann (Senior Structural Engineer at Webb Yates), and the late Chris Kelsey (former President of Stone Federation Great Britain), discussed strategies for addressing the skills gap, advancing sustainability, and driving digitalization within the industry.
Play your part and recognise your Emerging Talent – submit a nomination for the 2025 Awards today!
Looking ahead to the next edition of the show, the aim remains to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry.
Candidates may excel in areas such as training and apprenticeships, sustainability, innovation, design, or manufacturing, demonstrating the ambition and achievements necessary to advance their careers.
The selected winners will receive their awards, along with a £250 voucher, at the Stone Show & Hard Surfaces 2025, taking place from May 7-9 at ExCeL, London.
The awards are open to individuals under 40 working within the UK’s stone industry. Eligible roles include, but are not limited to, stonemasons, building professionals (such as architects and interior designers), wholesalers, importers, fabricators, conservators, retailers, CNC machinery and tool specialists, among others.
Nomination is quick and easy
Simply complete some basic details about the individual you’re nominating, along with a headshot and short 250-word supporting statement. Once nominations have been received a shortlist will then be selected from which a panel of judges will decide the winners.
Click to submit your nomination
The judges will take into account:
- the nominee’s achievements in the workplace or role
- the challenges faced and overcome
- their attitude and commitment to self-improvement
- the overall quality of submissions
All nominations must be submitted by the end of January 2025, with winners being notified in March 2025. There is no limit on the number of nominations per company, however, previously shortlisted nominees are excluded.
The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces is co-located with UK Construction Week. Here's a preview of what's in store:
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