SDC launches Global Colourist Award 2025
The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) has officially opened entries for the Global Colourist Award 2025, a prestigious international award recognizing outstanding talent and innovation in the coloration industry. This initiative celebrates early-career professionals who have made remarkable contributions to the field within their first ten years.
The award is a benchmark of excellence, acknowledging creativity, technical expertise, and knowledge across multiple sectors, including textiles, dyes and pigments, leather, food, paint, production dyeing, shift dyeing, and printing. It aims to highlight the diversity and depth of skills shaping the future of color science and its applications.
Key Dates and Eligibility
Entries for the Global Colourist Award 2025 opened on February 1, 2025, and the deadline for submissions is June 30, 2025. The winner will be announced in mid-September, with the award being officially presented at the SDC Day of Celebration in October 2025 in the UK.
Recognition and Opportunities
The winner of the Global Colourist Award will receive:
- A £1,000 cash prize, generously sponsored by Advanced Chemical Holdings Ltd.
- A fully funded trip to the UK to attend the awards ceremony.
- Exclusive coverage in The Colourist magazine, showcasing their achievements and impact on the industry.
The award is open to professionals working in various areas, including development, application, testing, color management, and quality control. Whether a production dyer, a pigment specialist, or a printing colorist, if the applicant is within the first ten years of their career, this is a significant opportunity to gain international recognition.
Last Year’s Winner
In 2024, Joanna Kay ASDC of Heathcoat Fabrics Ltd. won the award for her innovative dyeing process improvements and contributions to bridging the gap between design and technical knowledge. Her perseverance in achieving Associateship of the SDC while managing full-time work set an inspiring precedent for future nominees.
Reflecting on her achievement, Kay shared: “I was, and still am, incredibly grateful for this recognition and the support I received throughout my journey. The award reinforced my passion for color science and motivates me to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation in the industry.”
Industry Support and Vision
Dr. Graham Clayton, CEO of SDC, emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating: “The Global Colourist Award is an important initiative that showcases the remarkable talent emerging in the coloration industry. We are proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements of early-career colorists who are shaping the future of our sector with their innovation and expertise.”
How to Enter
The application process is now open. Interested individuals and those wishing to nominate deserving candidates can find detailed submission requirements and eligibility criteria on the SDC website.
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