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The Makers Prize

Celebrating Craft and Creativity

Independent makers are one of the most exciting forces in beauty and wellbeing. Across the UK, small-batch brands are growing faster than the wider market — fuelled by creativity, craftsmanship, and genuine relationships with their customers. Increasingly, independents work with local suppliers, choose sustainable ingredients, and use biodegradable packaging — setting an example of good practice for all businesses.

The Makers Prize celebrates these makers — businesses that are thoughtful in their approach, care about their craft and customers, and are helping shape the future of our industry.

  • Craftsmanship & Skill: attention to detail and finish.
  • Creativity & Innovation: originality in concept or formulation.
  • Quality & Ingredients: thoughtful sourcing and performance.
  • Presentation: packaging and overall professionalism.
  • Consistency: suitability within its category.

Overall Winner
£150 in vouchers and/or professional supplies. N.B. Prizes may be awarded as vouchers, products, or a combination of both, always to an equal or greater stated value.

Category Winners
£50 in vouchers and/or professional supplies awarded for each category.

Award Marks
All shortlisted and winning makers receive an official Makers Prize award mark, suitable for use online, on product packaging, and in promotional materials.

Soap — bar soaps, rope soaps, shaving soaps

Bath — salts, soaks, oils, teas

Body — face oils, balms, butters, scrubs

Home — candles, diffusers, household soaps