The award winners since 2007
Fashion & Textiles
Daniel Hanson – the pinnacle of dressing gown luxury (2007) www.danielhanson.co.uk
GH Hurt & Sons – A family-run business producing hand-finished knitted scarves and shawls since 1912 (2007 Special Innovation Award) www.ghhurt.com
Eternal Spirits – One of the UK’s most talked about corsetry specialists offering a unique range of traditionally made, handcrafted corsetry, lingerie and bridal wear (2008)
www.eternalspirits.com
Photography
Scene Photography – Stunning night-time images of Nottingham won this dynamic duo the Creative Business of the Year Award in 2009 www.scenephotography.co.uk
Martine Hamilton Knight - Martine has built a career specialising in architectural photography and has captured fantastic images of many Nottingham landmarks. (2008)
www.builtvision.co.uk
John McLean – John’s diverse portfolio are testament to his versatility and breadth of vision as one of the top photographers in Nottingham and the region. (2007)
www.johnmcleanphotography.com
Architecture & Interior Design
CPMG - Established for over 30 years, CPMG are a forward-thinking architectural practice who pride themselves on delivering exceptional service and high quality design. (2007) www.cpmg-architects.com
Maber – Delivering successful solutions and award-winning architecture for over 25 years, Maber have a strong reputation and passion for design excellence. www.maber.co.uk
Philip Watts Design – A truly locally-based interior and design solutions company that has worked with a number of major national restaurant chains. (2007) www.philipwattsdesign.com
Michon - A design agency with an inspiring and stimulating office base where creative design stuff takes place. (2009) www.michoncreative.co.uk
Graphics & Advertising
Nick Chaffe – a graphic designer who has designed for multi-national brands, working with advertising agencies in London and Stockholm. (2009) www.nicholaschaffe.wedidthis.com
Cubic – For over 10 years, Cubic has been building successful brands, specialising in giving brands a voice – with personality. (2007) www.cubicstudio.co.uk
Dandy Collective - Dandy’s craft is to combine inspiring, creative ideas with thoughtful design and language to help people do what they do better. (2008) www.dandycollective.co.uk
Film & TV
Wellington Films – Set up by Rachel Robey & Alastair Clark, Wellington Films have produced a number of critically acclaimed films, including their Bafta nominated debut feature ‘London to Brighton’ (2008). www.wellingtonfilms.co.uk
Fourmost Films - A film production company founded in 2005 who have since worked on projects for Chevrolet, Late Rooms and Red
Bull amongst a slate of independent films. (2009) www.fourmostfilms.com
Bub - Simon Ellis is an independent filmmaker from the U.K. His short film Soft won thirty-eight prizes including the jury prize for Best International Short at the Sundance Film Festival (2007) www.bubtowers.com
Visual Arts
Moot Gallery - An artist-led project space which won the Nottingham Creative Business Awards for Visual Arts twice. (2007, 2009) www.mootgallery.org
Hetain Patel - Hetain’s breathtaking photography, video and live works have been shown at art venues including Tate Britian, London Printworks, and in New York, India, Germany and Italy. (2008) www.hetainpatel.com
Writing & Publishing
Nicola Monaghan - Nicola has published two novels to
critical acclaim amd her work has appeared in the Guardian, the Independent and the Telegraph. (2008) www.nicolamonaghan.co.uk
LeftLion - This massively popular bi-monthly publication was founded by a trio of Nottingham born and bred creative people and takes its name from the well-known meeting point in the Market Square. (2009) www.leftlion.co.uk
Michael Pinchbeck - A well renowned writer, live artist and performance-maker, Michael’s latest work ‘The Ashes‘ will be performed at Nottingham Playhouse on Thursday 21st October. (2007) www.michaelpinchbeck.co.uk
Music & Performing Arts
Lakeside Arts Centre – Lakeside is the University of Nottingham’s public arts centre delivering year-round, high quality exhibitions, performances and participatory arts such as the annual Lustre
Contemporary Craft Makers’ Market. (2008) www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Nottingham Playhouse - The Playhouse is Nottingham’s producing theatre – making theatre that is world-class, made in Nottingham and as diverse as the communities it serves. (2009) www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Product Design
Qbyke – A unique and versatile, exciting new play bike for youngsters aged 3 – 6 years which is three bikes in one! (2009) www.q-byke.com
Crafts
Katrin Moye Ceramics – Katrin’s handmade decorative ceramics are quirky and the retro patterns are sure to remind you of your childhood! (2009) www.katrinmoye.com
Laura McCafferty – Laura’s artwork is a blend of traditional craft and contemporary, documentary style illustration. She uses a range of textiles, screen-printing and hand-stitching to achieve her distinguished look. (2008) www.lauramccafferty.com
Debbie Bryan – Debbie specialising in creating design-led craft pieces. Her studio and shop based in the heart of the historic Lace Market sells Debbies own collection as well as that of some of the best specialist makers in Nottingham. (2007) www.debbiebryan.co.uk
