Nine shortlisted finalists for the inaugural Business of Craft Awards as part of Showcase 2024 have been announced ahead of the RDS event taking place from 21-23 January.

The Local Enterprise Office awards are open to all the LEO clients who are exhibiting at the event as part of the Local Enterprise Showcase.

This is the first year of the awards that celebrate the business behind the amazing craft and design products that are behind created across the country.

The awards have three categories: Best Newcomer for the best craft and design business exhibiting for the first time; One to Watch for the best craft and design business with export and international potential; and Sustainability Champion.