The Programmes

Awards Conferred Across Five Disciplines

The Council conducts annual cycles of recognition across the disciplines under its editorial purview. Each programme operates an independent cycle of nomination, review, and conferral, culminating in the publication of citations each autumn.

Programme I

2026 2025 2024

The Bespoke Programme

Tailoring, shirtmaking, leather goods, and the makers of personal craft. The Bespoke programme is the Council's founding discipline and recognises practitioners whose work upholds the construction standards and provenance traditions of the bespoke trade.

The programme operates across six categories: Heritage Atelier, Modern Bespoke Practitioner, Value Bespoke, Women's Bespoke, Bespoke Shirtmaking, and Bespoke Accessories. Recognitions are conferred annually.

Founded 2018 · Convened by Edmund Hartley · 2026 cycle published

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Programme II

2026 2025 2024

The Hospitality Programme

Independent hotels, heritage properties, and houses of considered service. The Hospitality programme recognises operators outside the major chain affiliations whose work demonstrates craft in service, sense of place, and the quieter virtues of independent practice.

The programme operates across eight categories spanning Heritage, Artisan, Boutique, Resort, and Wellness recognitions, with regional citations covering Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. The 2027 cycle will introduce a dedicated Restoration category.

Founded 2021 · Convened by Camille Vaillancourt · 2026 cycle published

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Programme III

Inaugural Cycle 2027

The Horology Programme

Independent watchmaking, restoration, and the masters of mechanical complication. Recognition will focus on independent ateliers and the smaller manufactures whose work sustains the traditions of mechanical horology.

Inaugural cycle to open for nominations in January 2027.

Programme IV

Inaugural Cycle 2027

The Spirits Programme

Distillation, fermentation, and the artisanal makers of fine drink. The programme will recognise distilleries, fortified wine houses, and artisanal producers outside the major commercial labels.

Inaugural cycle to open for nominations in March 2027.

Programme V

Inaugural Cycle 2028

The Design Programme

Furniture, ceramics, interior practice, and the studios of contemporary craft. The Design programme will operate across both individual practitioners and collaborative studios.

Inaugural cycle anticipated 2028.

For Practitioners and Industry

Submit a Nomination

Nominations are received for the 2027 cycles between January and April. The Council accepts submissions from practitioners, clients, peers, and members of the wider industry.

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