SDC Global Colourist Award 2025

A recognition of a person’s achievements in the coloration industry within the first 10 years of their career in coloration. Open to a colourist working in any profession, where technical knowledge of colour plays a major part of that person working day. The following are given as examples, but any industry can be represented;

Textiles - Production dyers, shift dyers, laboratory dyers, Printing colourists

Dyes and Pigments

Leather

Food

Paints

Any number of roles within these and other industries; development, application, testing, colour management, QC/ testing etc

Nominations from

1. A supervisor/ works manager/ director - Person nominating/ referree must fill out the required form and give detailed accounts in all categories to demonstrate the nominee's skills etc. or

2. Individual nominations – require a referee - The nominee must also complete a part of the applications form to present themselves.

Criteria for the award against which candidates will be assessed:

Enthusiasm and commitment

Performance/ competence in the job

Contribution to the team effort

General knowledge of the coloration industry

A specific project that demonstrates their ability and knowledge

Must be prepared to present the project and/ or their daily work and developments of knowledge

Assessment
Initial trawl through applications to create a shortlist
Interviews to be held remotely for all candidates irrespective of geographic location. This will be as;
A presentation by the candidate on their role and their contribution to the business and knowledge of coloration within the first 10 years as a colourist.
A question and answer session to provide the panel with opportunity to objectively assess the candidates knowledge of the subject.

Award
Certificate
Feature in Colourists for winner and company
£1000 prize sponsored by Advanced Chemical Holdings Ltd.
Fully paid visit to UK to SDC Awards Ceremony November 2025 – SDC cost

Application Form

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Nominee Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Company Name *

Company Address *

Company Website *

Position with the company *

Number of years working in coloration *

Number of years in this position *

Phone Number *

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Email address *

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Date of Application * +

Self Nomination? *

Yes

Nominee aware of nomination? *

Yes

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Nominator Details/ Referees details

First Name *

Last Name *

Company Name *

Company Address *

Position with the company *

Phone Number *

Email address *

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Application Details

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Nominator/ referee - How many years has the nominee worked in coloration * 🛈

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Nominee - Please provide some information against the criteria for this award that you feel show why you should be considered. If the nomination is being made without the knowledge of the nominee please type NA. * 🛈

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