...the David Wilkins Award
David Wilkins (1931-1994), former Chairman of the N.A.G. Valuations Committee, had a distinguished career in the jewellery industry and was widely known and respected both for his outstanding personal qualities and great expertise. More than any other individual David sought to encourage high standards of conduct and professionalism in respect of valuations. The award that he sponsored remains as his legacy in promoting the aims for which he strove for so long.
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The Board of Directors of the National Association of Goldsmiths may award the David Wilkins Trophy if an individual has demonstrated outstanding skill, dedication or service in respect of jewellery appraisal and valuation. This award is made on an annual basis and as such may only be referred to by the recipient in the relevant year. |
The Trophy, which was first presented in 1994, comprises an Elizabethan-style silver dish which is inscribed with the winner's name who retains it for the relevant year. It is complemented by the award of £100 in book tokens for supplementing the winner's personal reference library.
Who is likely to qualify for the David Wilkins Trophy?
There is no official list of criteria that will enable a nominee to fulfil the citation but the following examples of conduct may provide some guidance:
(a) Consistently producing valuations of exceptional standard.
(b) Giving help and guidance to colleagues or to members of the public.
(c) Working to promote and further the aims of N.A.G. Institute Registered Valuers.
(d) Providing information/resources for N.A.G. Institute Registered Valuers.
(e) Achieving exceptional results in training and/or examination.
(f) Demonstrating high integrity.
(g) Showing diligence in research and information gathering.
(h) Displaying general conduct likely to enhance the reputation of N.A.G. Institute Registered Valuers.
Previous Winners
- Terence J Watts - 1994
- Alan J Smith - 1995
- Roy V Huddlestone – 1996
- J Louise Butterworth – 1997
- Peter J R Jackson – 1998
- Brian R Dunn – 1999
- Michael S J Norman – 2000
- Philip L Stocker – 2001
- Rosamond S Clayton – 2002
- Paul Templeton – 2003
- John S Harris – 2004
- Heather McPherson – 2005
- David J Callaghan – 2006
- Alan Hodgkinson – 2007
- Peter Buckie – 2008
- Steven Jordan – 2009
- Adrian S Smith – 2010
- Michael S Inkpen – 2011
