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the Winners 2023
Congratulations to all of our winners and finalists in the 2023 and a massive thank you to everyone who took part, sponsored, attended and helped.
The award for
Visual arts
Winner:
Ali Walther
The judges said: "Shows extraordinary ability to convey this lived experience... Really expressive and a great hybrid performance work really playing on issues that need to be spoken about."
Runner-up:
Maddie Exton
Highly commended:
Joseph Milne
Ruby Wai Sin Cheng
Mae Warner
The award for
Textiles
Winner:
Izzy Astley
The judges said: "Ambitious project, and commitment to sustainability... Izzy shows a very engaging step-by-step thought process through her experimentation."
Runner-up:
Molly Higton
Highly commended:
Molly de Smith
Beatrix Ellerby
Stella Shykolenko
The award for
Music
Winner:
Aphra
The judges said: "Great songwriting from a talented musician...
Beautifully nostalgic... A classic sound performed in a fresh modern way. I think Aphra’s vocals sound immense in this track."
Runner-up:
Eliza Delf
Highly commended:
Wen Tao Liu
Tafari Golding
Maple Ward
The award for
writing
Winner:
Megan Dennison
The judges said: "Extraordinary, subtle voice - sensitive handling of difficult themes - tension and anxiety handled well, doesn’t languish in any self-pity but transcends the potential of that to create something beautiful and every word counts. Judges felt it was very publishable."
Runner-up:
Liam Weston
Highly commended:
Ella Coulby
Betty Duncan
we dig
into our bowls
keep the waiting room (quiet) for his arrival
try not to scrape a knife
or spill into his presence.
he reminds us when to talk, what to say, & why
to please him
his falling fists
the legs that shake
under the table–
break the ice & then the glass.
Extract from: The frost when it bites by Megan Dennison
Norwich freemen's award for
commercial
application
Winner:
Otto Ross-Jolly
– RJ Guitars
RJ vintage inspired guitars are hand made in the UK with a deep respect for the tradition these styles represent.
Runner-up:
Leveret Theatre