To celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2023, The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has launched a special campaign to recognise some of the outstanding young people working in the industry who are demonstrating exceptional commitment to their career and AIS are proud to sponsor the anniversary campaign.
The ‘60 for 60’ campaign will acknowledge 60 exceptional people 35 years old or younger – one person for every year since The Furniture Makers’ Company was granted City of London livery status . Businesses are asked to put forward their best and brightest working in any role or function, whether they’re designers, makers production staff, salespeople etc. The Company is also encouraging young people to enter themselves for the award.
Sue Kemp, Managing Director, AIS and INDX shows, said “We’re proud to be sponsoring 60 for 60 as it is vital that we support and encourage people to create strong careers within the furniture and furnishing sector.”
The call for entries process closes on 22 September 2023. Visit the 60 for 60 website to find out more.
Chaired by the Master, the panel will include Sue Kemp, managing director of Associated Independent Stores (AIS) – the UK and Ireland’s leading fashion, home, and leisure buying group for independent retail, Carla Barnett, group HR director of Sanderson Design Group;; Edward Tadros, former chairman of Ercol; and John Makepeace OBE, award-winning designer-maker. The 60 outstanding individuals will then be announced at a special awards ceremony in autumn 2023.
