The Times and Sunday Times Best British Makers
The Best British Makers honour the artisans, designers, and small businesses creating exceptional products across the UK. Celebrating innovation, craftsmanship, and quality, they showcase makers whose work resonates with consumers and influences industry trends.
Award Overview
Celebrating the craftsmanship of our homegrown homeware brands
The Best British Makers celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of Britain’s maker community. Recognising excellence across a range of disciplines — from artisanal design and handcrafted homeware to innovative fashion, food producers, and bespoke goods — these accolades highlight the individuals and small businesses keeping the tradition of British making alive while driving it forward for the modern market.
Benefits of Participation
Participation in The Sunday Times Best British Makers Awards delivers powerful opportunities for recognition and growth:
Prestige & Recognition
Inclusion signals that your work stands out for quality and creativity within the UK maker community.
Marketing Opportunities
Visibility can lead to increased retail interest, partnerships, distribution opportunities, and broader market discovery.
Increased Visibility
Your brand or product is featured in a respected national platform, increasing awareness with consumers and industry peers.
Consumer Trust
Being recognised as a Best British Maker reinforces trust and appeal with customers who prioritise authenticity and craftsmanship.
Award Categories
As the directory grows, more categories are added.
- Ceramics
- Furniture
- Textiles
- Paint and wallpaper
- Garden furniture and accessories
- Lighting
- Kitchens and accessories
- Heritage Craft Practitioner
How to Enter
The Best British Makers  are editorially curated, drawing from nominations, suggestions, and Times editorial selection — they are not a pay-to-enter scheme. Participation is based on product quality, relevance, and originality.
- Nominations & suggestions: Makers can be nominated by peers, customers, or themselves via the Best British Makers directory or Times editorial channels.
- Editorial review: The editorial team evaluates nominations alongside product research, consumer enthusiasm, and sector relevance.
- Curation & selection: A shortlist is developed by editors based on craftsmanship, innovation, design quality, and British provenance.
- Final inclusion: Makers selected for recognition are confirmed for publication in the Best British Makers showcase feature.
- Profile & optional marketing: Recognised makers may be offered editorial profiles and guidance on how to promote their inclusion to customers and partners.
Request access to this award
Congratulations on being listed in The Times and Sunday Times Best British Makers.
To celebrate and maximise your success, we are delighted to offer a special marketing package which consists of the official awards logo.
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