The Rising Star Awards recognise the best young talent in our industry and helps them to reach their career goals.
This year, we had a great number of applications from all the sectors we support and it was an almighty task choosing our rising stars. From presentation skills to certified training, the recipients will receive funding, as well as expert advice, to help them on their journey.
Read all about our fantastic awardees below. And remember, if you are working in the print, publishing, paper, packaging or graphic industries, and want to accelerate your career, sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know about next years’ awards.
Meet the 2021 Rising Stars
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How to put together a personal development plan (and change your life)
Jem Collins is the Director and Editor of Journo Resources, a social enterprise that helps people progress within journalism. She is also a former winner of a Rising Stars Award, so knows well the...
Rising Star Talia on how her award has helped her career
We recently spoke to Talia, experienced editor, proofreader, and 2021 Rising Star Award winner, about how she’s progressing and the impact the award has made on her career so far. What did your...
“I’m very happy living here at Southwood”
One of Pete’s aunts had lived at Southwood Court so he already knew about our Sheltered Homes when a friend suggested it would be an ideal place for him to live. Pete enjoyed working so much he...
The surprising benefits of online bookbinding courses for veterans
Bound by Veterans has been offering craft bookbinding training to veterans since 2012, and we are proud to have been able to support them to carry out their incredible work. The benefits of...
Podcast: Talking mental health in the workplace
Opening conversation around the subject of mental health and wellbeing is really important which is why we’re delighted that our Relationship Manager, Nicola Peacock, recently featured on Inkspire,...
“You’re always there for me if I need help”
Five years ago, Maria had to reduce her working hours for health reasons and ended up in debt. She got in touch with Citizens Advice and was referred to the financial advice charity, Turn2Us, which...
“It’s like a little oasis here at Southwood Court”
Jeanette is Home Manager at Southwood Court, one of our sheltered homes offering independent living for those retired from print and the allied trades. She spoke with us about life in the community...
“I enjoy watching residents feel happy in their new home”
Kathy is Home Manager at Beaverbrook House, one of our sheltered homes offering independent living for those retired from print and the allied trades. She spoke with us about her role and the...
Happy staff, happy company – ways you can increase employee wellbeing
As a business owner, changes you make to improve the wellbeing of your employees is not only good for them, but good for business too. For instance, a recent study found that more than half (54%)...
Happiness at work- Rising Star winner Grace shares her tips
Grace Balfour-Harle works in children's publishing and was named a Rising Star in 2019. Here she shares advice and guidance on how to find happiness while working. Most people would believe working...