ABOUT: The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers (GSWD) provides a link to the modern usage of gold and silver wire and thread by offering grants and donations to worthy causes connected to the arts and the use of gold and silver wire skills.
CRITERIA: The GSWD will present their award to the entrant who demonstrates the best use of the goldwork embroidery technique. Due to the charity status of the GSWD this particular award is only available to Student category registrations.
AWARD: The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers will award £1000 to the entry with the best use of the ancient embroidery technique of goldwork.