Jewellers Academy in Bridlington 'proud to bursting' to be nominated in national awards

By Claudia Bowes
Published 24th Sep 2024, 16:12 GMT
The Jewellers Academy was founded by Derek Boyd, a Goldsmith and Swiss-trained watch/clockmaker who has over 20 years' worth of training. Photo courtesy of Josh Harrison.The Jewellers Academy was founded by Derek Boyd, a Goldsmith and Swiss-trained watch/clockmaker who has over 20 years' worth of training. Photo courtesy of Josh Harrison.
The Jewellers Academy was founded by Derek Boyd, a Goldsmith and Swiss-trained watch/clockmaker who has over 20 years' worth of training. Photo courtesy of Josh Harrison.
The Jewellers Academy, a specialised training centre situated in the heart of Bridlington, has been nominated by industry peers for a prestigious national award.

The Academy in Bridlington had been nominated for the ‘Best Service Provider’ at the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) awards 2024.

The awards evening will be hosted in Birmingham in October, where the biggest names in the industry will be in attendance.

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Derek Boyd, the Academy’s founder, said: “We have had an amazing few years of business since the launch of the expanded Academy.

In 2011, Mr Boyd relocated his retail jewellery business ‘The Workshop’ to a building in the heart of Bridlington town centre, where he refurbished the upper floors to make 'The Jewellers Academy' what it is today. Photo courtesy of Josh Harrison.In 2011, Mr Boyd relocated his retail jewellery business ‘The Workshop’ to a building in the heart of Bridlington town centre, where he refurbished the upper floors to make 'The Jewellers Academy' what it is today. Photo courtesy of Josh Harrison.
In 2011, Mr Boyd relocated his retail jewellery business ‘The Workshop’ to a building in the heart of Bridlington town centre, where he refurbished the upper floors to make 'The Jewellers Academy' what it is today. Photo courtesy of Josh Harrison.

“Winning the Retail Jewellers National Award for ‘Service Supplier’ in 2023 was amazing and unbelievable- it was one of the proudest days in business I have ever experienced.

“The Retail Jewellers Awards and the NAJ Awards are the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the UK jewellery sector- there is nothing to match them.

“It feels good to be shortlisted alongside several of the largest companies in the jewellery sector, it certainly gives us the confirmation we are doing something right here in sunny Bridlington!

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“The icing on the cake was when I was told that out of thousands of nominations, a young 2023 graduate of ours has been nominated for the ‘Rising Star’ award the same ceremony!

Previously, judges at the 2023 awards noted the centre's unique style of training and its affiliation with leading equipment manufacturers. Photo courtesy of Josh Harrison.Previously, judges at the 2023 awards noted the centre's unique style of training and its affiliation with leading equipment manufacturers. Photo courtesy of Josh Harrison.
Previously, judges at the 2023 awards noted the centre's unique style of training and its affiliation with leading equipment manufacturers. Photo courtesy of Josh Harrison.

“I truly am proud to bursting in all aspects of the business and how it is getting people talking within the trade about different approaches in education and training.

“The awards also gives us the assurance that our training is like no other in the UK. Applicants come from all areas of the UK and Ireland to attend and learn here with us in Bridlington.

“I feel we are winners already. Just getting to this stage in the national awards is such an achievement on its own. We will attend Birmingham in October with fingers crossed- you just never know!”

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The Jewellers Academy is still continuing to innovate, with the addition of new ‘Jewellers Online Tuition’ to the business.

They have teamed up with Harrison Media as well as one of York’s best known branding companies to create a unique take on online tuition in the jewellery industry.

Visit https://thejewellersacademy.com/ to find out more.

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