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The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) Sustainability Award seeks to play a role in building a sustainable future by celebrating and rewarding \u2018those who have innovated in their craft\u2019, closing 1 September.<\/h3>\nThe Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) Sustainability Award seeks to play a role in building a sustainable future by celebrating and rewarding \u2018those who have innovated in their craft\u2019, closing 1 September.<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
QEST writes:<\/p>\n
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) and Heritage Crafts believe we can (and must) all play a role in building a sustainable future \u2013 small changes by many can amount to big changes for all. We therefore want to celebrate and reward those who have innovated in their craft, adapting a material or process to become measurably more sustainable. This award will recognise a craftsperson or micro-business working with traditional craft skills or materials who has taken clear and effective steps to improve their environmental sustainability as well as the long-term viability of their business.<\/p>\n
Anyone, including the maker themselves, can nominate for this award. Shortlisted applicants will be expected to attend the high-profile Winners\u2019 Reception at the Vicar\u2019s Hall, Windsor Castle on 15 November 2023.<\/p>\n
Opening date for applications: Monday 12 June 2023<\/em> To apply
\nClosing date for applications: Friday 1 September 2023, 5pm<\/em><\/p>\n
\nRead the application notes<\/a>\u00a0and then\u00a0download an application form<\/a><\/p>\n