Category judges and mentors

AWARD WINNERS WILL EACH RECEIVE THREE MENTORING SESSIONS WITH ONE OF OUR LEADING INDUSTRY CATEGORY PARTNERS

NOTONTHEHIGHSTREET.COM EMERGING CREATIVE TALENT AWARD Sally Bendelow, Creative Product Director, notonthehighstreet.com

A curator of design-led products for major brands for over 20 years, Sally is also a Liveryman of the Furniture Guild (one of 39 women out of 450).

RETAILERS Anna Rigby, Head of Buying, Home, John Lewis

A Partner with John Lewis, Britain’s leading omni-channel retailer, for 35 years, Anna has extensive knowledge and expertise in developing home and fashion products, bringing them to market and maximising sales.

HOME ACCESSORY CRAFTERS AND MAKERS Sophie Allport, Founder and Owner, Sophie Allport

Sophie started her British family business in 2007. She designs and produces a range of homewares inspired by her love of nature and the countryside.

FOOD PRODUCERS Dan Rusga, Marketing Director, Yeo Valley

Established in 1961, this family-run dairy produces tasty, 100% organic products from its award-winning British Friesian cows and other local organic dairy farms. Dan specialises in promoting and marketing the brand.

FABRIC, FURNITURE AND WALLPAPER DESIGNERS Melanie Adams, Founder and Buyer, Wallpaperdirect

Mel is responsible for creating the home to more than 12,000 wallpaper designs and over 100 brands. Wallpaperdirect is the one-stop shop for wallcoverings online.

HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE Lucy Lomas, Business Director, River Cottage HQ

Hugh Fearnley-whittingstall’s River Cottage HQ is an award-winning Cookery and Chefs’ School hosting a range of dining experiences. Lucy’s background is in public relations and marketing in a range of sectors.