VOTE NOW: Retail Jeweller’s Rising Stars 30 Under 30 2027 in Association with TH March

11 Nov 2026

The industry is being encouraged to nominate the trade's brightest emerging talents, aged 30 and under, who have made a difference to the businesses they work for as part of Retail Jeweller's Rising Stars 30 Under 30 2027 in association with TH March.

The successful 30 applicants will be profiled in a special supplement published with the February issue of Retail Jeweller, out on Friday, 29 January 2027.

They will also be invited to attend a dedicated 30 Under 30 celebration lunch and awards presentation, taking place as part of the Retail Jeweller Festival on Tuesday, 2 February 2027.

The initiative aims to raise awareness of the breadth of career opportunities available within the jewellery and watch industry, while recognising the achievements of talented young professionals working across different areas of the trade.

The 2027 Rising Stars will be selected from five categories, spanning a range of disciplines across the sector.

These are:

• Designers/Designer Makers: Those working for their own brand or as a designer for a brand or manufacturer.
• Retail, buying and merchandising: Including store staff, retail buyers and retail or brand merchandisers.
• Manufacturing, industry and apprentices.
• Marketing/PR.
• Sales and administration: Excluding retail sales but including brand sales, finance, support and administrative roles.

Nominations can be made by employers, colleagues and other industry professionals, while individuals can also nominate themselves.

To nominate someone, entrants must provide the nominee’s name, age and date of birth, job title, the name of the business they work for, email address and a detailed explanation of why they deserve to be recognised.

Nominees must be aged 30 or under on Friday, 29 January 2027.

Those nominating themselves should also submit a CV.

Entrants are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible about the nominee’s achievements, contributions and impact on their business to give them the best chance of being selected.

All eligible nominations will be considered by Retail Jeweller’s editorial team, with the successful 30 applicants notified ahead of publication.

As headline partner, TH March will once again support the initiative, helping to recognise and celebrate the next generation of talent within the jewellery and watch trade.

The 30 Under 30 celebration lunch and awards presentation on 2 February will provide an opportunity for the 2027 cohort to come together and celebrate their achievements as part of the Retail Jeweller Festival.

Nominations should be emailed to ruth.faulkner@emap.com with the subject line Rising Stars 30 Under 30 by Friday, 4 December 2026, subject to confirmation of the deadline.

Nominate now

Source: Retail Jeweller