RWHA & QEST Annual Luncheon | 2 June 2026

It was a delight to return to the magnificent Guildhall in London for the Royal Warrant Holders Association & QEST Annual Luncheon.

We welcomed our 2025 cohort of Scholars, Emerging Makers and Apprentices, who showcased their craft and received their QEST certificates, presented by Lisa Montague, QEST Chair & CEO Sanderson Design Group and Roger Stephenson, RWHA President & Deputy Chair Lock & Co. Hatters.

Bookbinder Kate Holland was awarded the QEST Award for Excellence, sponsored by Thomas Fattorini Ltd, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to craft and her commitment to nurturing the next generation. As the 14th recipient of the award, Kate was honoured at the Guildhall luncheon, where she received a medal crafted by Thomas Fattorini Ltd and a £1,000 cash prize. Read more here.

Explore the gallery below, photography by Liz Isles.