The annual Walpole British Luxury Awards are set to take place on Monday 21st November 2022, but before we reach the evening itself, we need your help. As you will already know, the Walpole British Luxury Awards celebrate and reward British brands and individuals for their outstanding work in the luxury sector both in the UK and abroad. We're keen to hear which British luxury brands (both Walpole members and non-members alike) have impressed you over the past twelve months.
Download the Walpole British Luxury Awards 2022 nominations form here.
This year, the ceremony will honour those individuals and brands who have achieved the pinnacle of excellence across nine categories in the past year and, of those nine categories, we would welcome your nominations in the following five awards...
Made in the UK
In association with the Department for International Trade (DIT)
Awarded to the British luxury brand that has demonstrated excellence in, and a commitment to, the making and development of British luxury goods and/or services, and has created an exceptional export business selling the best of UK luxury to the rest of the world.
Creative Collaboration
Awarded to a British luxury brand that has launched a collaboration with an individual, a brand or a cultural institution to create a new, innovative luxury product or experience.
Luxury Innovation
Awarded to a brand that has demonstrated clear innovation in either a product or service, and that has enhanced the experience of the luxury customer.
Sustainable Luxury Brand of the Year
Awarded to the British luxury brand that has made sustainability an inherent part of its business, and has demonstrated significant progress in the past year towards applying sustainability best-practice to all aspects of its ecosystem.
NB The winner of this award will be able to demonstrate that its nomination takes into account the four pillars of Walpole’s Sustainability Manifesto.
British Luxury Brand of the Year
The British Luxury Brand of the Year award is not only a clear demonstration of excellence and achievement over the past twelve months, but also sets a new benchmark for distinction against which all other homegrown high-end marques should be judged. The award is open to nominations for both products and services.
The recipient should exemplify the creativity, innovation, and social and environmental responsibility at the core of the luxury sector, as well as the far-reaching influence and appeal a British company can have on the international stage. In short, the winner of this award encapsulates everything it is to be a progressive, influential British luxury brand circa now.
After all awards nominations have been received, the nominated brands, individuals and services will be reviewed by a panel of 20 luxury sector experts. However, for two awards we have newly-added stages in the judging process to determine truly deserving and outstanding winners.
For Sustainable Luxury Brand of the Year a jury of sustainability experts with a strong understanding of what it means to be a sustainable luxury brand will evaluate a shortlist of the five strongest nominees to decide the winner.
The shortlist for British Luxury Brand of the Year will go out to the Walpole Academy: a judging panel comprised of 250+ Walpole Members, a hand-picked selection of luxury media and other luxury stakeholders. This new process brings an authoritative, peer-reviewed element to this flagship award. The breadth of experience within the Walpole Academy will mean that the definition of what constitutes ‘best’ will be judged by peers, experts and true connoisseurs of luxury.
Please note: Nominees can be both Walpole member and non-member brands. Please return form to [email protected]. Nominations close on Friday 9th September 2022.
Download the Walpole British Luxury Awards 2022 nominations form here.
