Creators and Makers Award

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Creators and Makers Award

This award celebrates emerging talent for those that use creativity within their roles, that could be in manufacturing, sales, communication or creative industries.

The award showcases individuals aged 18 to 35 who have made a significant impact through their work. Applicants would need to demonstrate what they create or make and how this supports their business, the customers’ needs or positive change.

Who is this award for?  

  • A creative individual who is a cultural and creative practitioner. This also includes freelancers, sole traders and business owners, as well as people who work for organisations in a creative role 
  • A young business leader who has made a significant contribution to their workplace 
  • A young individual who has made a mark on the creative landscape in the East Midlands 
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2025 Shortlisting

Winner

Marco Coltro – Bloc Digital

Finalists

  • Anushka Gupta – CME Leicester Ltd
  • Ayodeji Kingsley – T.A.K Ltd
  • Giselle Kandekore – De Montfort University
  • Grace Turpin – Dales Fabrications Limited
  • Ismael Na Onsa – De Montfort University
  • Marco Coltro – Bloc Digital Ltd
  • Matthew Finchen – Lancaster Armoury Limited
  • Samira Boumecid – De Montfort University