The Craft & Design Magazine Best Newcomer Award is only open to exhibitors in the Newcomers Gallery at BCTF. It is presented in recognition of quality of design, craftsmanship and good business skills. The winner receives a trophy, a pull-up promotional banner, marketing / business support for 12 months, a front cover feature in Craft & Design Magazine, a double-sized promotional entry in the Makers Gallery pages of 6 issues of the magazine, a Premier page on the Selected website and a year's subscription to the magazine (altogether worth more than £2500). A 'Highly Commended' Award (worth a total of £1500) is also presented.

The winner will receive a prize of £1000 worth of publicity and one year's free membership.

The Giftware Association (The GA) is the trade association providing support to the UK gift and home industry. Our members trust us to promote and help develop their business. If you want to make money, whilst saving time and expenses, then joining this mutually beneficial community is a must, whether you are a newcomer or an established designer maker. We are your extra pair of hands and confidante.

At The Giftware Association we recognise the remarkable talent and creativity on display at the British Craft Trade Fair. Each year we are proud to present The Giftware Association Award for Excellence in recognition of well designed products with commercial viability.

The lucky winner gains substantial PR coverage in national trade press, social media, The GA website and e-newsletter, attracting the attention of buyers. Additionally you will also receive a year’s free membership with all the savings and assistance that we offer including free advice and legal help, savings on carriage costs as well as design protection with our Copywatch scheme and much more.

Each exhibitor can vote for any other exhibitor whose work or display they feel is the most outstanding in the show. The winner will receive a one year free membership of designGAP/ARTgap, free page on the designGAP/ARTgap website and a free inclusion in the Spring designGAP/ARTgap directory. In addition they will be presented with a £100 cheque sponsored by PSM Ltd.