NAJ Education Awards

Trade>>Careers & Education>>Education Awards

Celebrating the hard work and endeavour of JET students

The NAJ Education Awards recognise JET students in the splendour of the historic and prestigious Goldsmiths' Livery Hall.

All JET students who attend the Awards pose for the legendary Goldsmiths' Hall stairs photo.

Highlight15

Highlight12

The Greenough Trophy

Each year the Greenough Trophy is awarded to the student who achieves the highest aggregate marks, having completed the most outstanding project in the Professional Jewellers’ Diploma programme. This is a mark of recognition for the student’s skill, dedication and hard work. This prestigious award is the ultimate badge of credibility for anyone seriously committed to learning their trade.

The awards ceremony provides employers with the opportunity to assess for themselves the abundance of talent coming into the trade with the Greenough Trophy representing the cream of that talent. This year, it was the work of Amanda Williams of Mappin & Webb, Chester that carried off this coveted award. Amanda’s name joins all previous recipients inscribed upon the beautiful silver trophy that was first awarded in 1946.

Leah Hyden of Bright & Sons, Scarborough won the Trophy in 2019 (image), and enjoyed seeing her name engraved on the trophy, following previous recipiants - dating all the way bck to 1946.

The NAJ Education Awards are a fantastic opportunity for learners and their families and/or employers and colleagues to celebrate their academic achievement.

Usually taking place in the third week of March, NAJ Board Members, staff and course tutors are all generally present to also join in the celebrations, as well as applaud the winner of the Greenough Trophy.

Beaverbrooks (image) are long standing attendees at the Education Awards.

Highlight19

Who attends?

This is the evening to recognise the effort and endeavour students have put in to complete the following qualifications:

JET Professional Jewellers' Certificate*

JET Professional Jewellers' Diploma

JET - Professional Jewellers' Management Diploma

JET - Professional Jewellers' Business Development Diploma

JET Certificate of Appraisal Theory

ATHE Level 3 JET Certificate in the Foundations of Appraisal Practice

Members of the IRV who have been granted Fellowship of the Institute

*Clarity & Success Award Winners only

Usual Programme

The below is a 'usual' timetable for the event. As you can see the ceremony is generally followed by a short drinks reception, to allow learners to then continue their celebrations in the centre of London.

5:15pm Doors open at Goldsmiths’ Hall.

6:00pm Ceremony begins in Livery Hall.

7:00pm Drinks Reception in Drawing Room.

8:30pm Reception ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will it take place?

The ceremony will take place at the impressive Goldsmiths’ Hall, Foster Lane, London, EC2V 6BN.

Except for exhibitions, the Hall is not open to the public, so this is a unique opportunity to see inside one of London’s most prestigious buildings. Students will be awarded their diplomas in the magnificent Livery Hall in front of the Company’s ceremonial plate, followed by drinks in the Drawing Room.

Goldsmiths' Hall Virtual Tour

What happens during the ceremony?

When you arrive at Goldsmiths’ Hall, you need to sign at the NJ Education registration desk. NAJ staff will direct you to the Livery Hall, where the Award ceremony will commence at 6pm. Diplomas will then be awarded in order of subject and grade, as listed in the Awards Brochure, which will be placed on your Chair in the Livery Hall. When your name is called walk up to the left-hand side of the stage to the person handing you the Diploma. The official photographer will take your picture and you can return to your seat.

What should I wear?

There is no official dress code although students do tend to dress up. We would advise graduates to dress smartly.

Can I take photos?

Photos cannot be taken in the Livery Hall, but an official photographer will be present to take a picture of you receiving your award and during the reception after. You will then be able to order photos directly a few days after the ceremony. We will give order details on the night.

After the ceremony…

Drinks and light refreshments will be served for all graduates and their guests in the Drawing Room from 7pm. The evening finishes deliberately early between 8pm and 8.30pm to allow you, your friends, family and colleagues to celebrate further in London.

Where can I stay?

Although we cannot recommend hotels, we do have a list of places students have used in the past. Email: jet@naj.co.uk for the full list.