Cultural Enterprises Awards
2020 Award Winners
Best Product
Organisations with annual turnover over £1m
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Recreated from an original recipe, this authentic product has been well researched and implemented with ethical purpose and attention to detail in design, production and process, resulting in great sales.
Best Product
Organisations with annual turnover under £1m
The Gurkha Museum Trust
Based on a real tiger cub found orphaned in the jungle by Gurkha soldiers, this gorgeous toy has a lovely story and does a great job of highlighting the work of the Gurkhas. Who wouldn’t want to take her home?
Best Licensed Product
National Gallery Company Ltd
A fabulous gift for art lovers, these creative bouquets are thoughtfully put together based on well-known works of art. A great partnership with a unique twist that adds something special.
Best Range
Organisations with annual turnover over £1m
Help for Heroes Trading Ltd
A great clothing range created for a worthy cause with new skills being learnt in the process including team working and confidence building, in addition to the commercial benefits. Great sentiment.
Best Range
Organisations with annual turnover under £1m
M Shed
A creative exhibition range offering the opportunity to work with artists not traditionally associated with museums, broadening M Shed’s appeal and attracting new visitors. A brave, creative and successful campaign.
Buyer’s Choice Award
JOINT WINNER
Best Years Ltd
A lovely range of products that combines commercially attractive gifts with ethical sourcing and production.
Buyer’s Choice Award
JOINT WINNER
Ravensden plc
These 100% recycled post-consumer polyester soft toys represent a commendable step forward in a sector that sells a lot of soft toys.
Best General Publication
Fantastic first time self-publication, beautifully designed.
Best Guide Book
Cadw
A smart guide book with an appealing cover and accessible price.
Best Exhibition Catalogue
National Galleries of Scotland
Great front cover and nice clean design inside with good sales figures.
Best Shop
Organisations with annual turnover over £1m
The National Trust for Scotland
A smart, sleek shop fit with well-displayed, design-led product. Clever incorporation of the ‘cube’ structure in product to produce innovative and unique ranges.
Best Shop
Organisations with annual turnover under £1m
Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft
An intelligently curated collection of bespoke product sitting well alongside bought-in ranges, reflecting the collection and the story of the gallery well.
Outstanding Contribution to Cultural Enterprises
Director of Commercial Enterprises
National Museums Liverpool
Karen instils her passion and creativity in her team, with some substantial products landing successfully in 2019. She is a hardworking, highly respected leader who continues to drive her organisation forward.
Creative Commerce Award
The Fruitmarket Gallery
This pop-up bookshop and event space in partnership with Waverley Mall was a fantastic creative way of ensuring commercial success and reaching new audiences while the Gallery was closed for refurbishment.
Green Award
PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications
Planet PK puts green values at the heart of the organisation’s business plans, a holistic approach that looks at everything from biodiversity and sustainability to reducing the impact of high footfall.