We thought it would be fitting to provide an update on where some of our past award winners are now.
Heather Murphy – (Huddersfield University 2008/09)
Best final year BA/BSc student in the Manufacture of Wool products. Now working as a Designer at Sage Automotive – Bury (Manchester)
Katie Purslow – (Huddersfield University 2009/10)
Best final year BA/BSc student in the Manufacture of Wool products. Went on to complete a MA in Knitwear at Nottingham Trent University Taught knit design at Huddersfield Uni Part Time. In the process of setting up her own business
Lesley Ann Donnell -(Huddersfield University 2009/10)
Best final year BSc student in Technical Innovation and Design Designer at Oriental Weavers, Leeds
Rebecca Law -(Huddersfield University 2010/11)
Best final year BSc student in Technical Innovation and Design Working as a weave designer at Minova Fabrics in Wakefield. She won a funded internship through the Weavers Company and has stayed on after the 6 months contract ended.
Ellie Wright – (Huddersfield University 2010/11)
Best final year BA/BSc student in the Manufacture of Wool products Knitwear Designer for Scantex Europe Ltd, Leicester.
Elizabeth Roper – (Huddersfield University 2011/12)
Best final year BSc student in Technical Innovation and Design Womenswear Design Assistant M&S (temporary contract), London HQ
Charlotte Hall – (Huddersfield University 2011/12)
Best final year BA/BSc student in the Manufacture of Wool products Assistant Designer, Fiorete SPA, Italy