The British Glove Association, in collaboration with the Worshipful Company of Glovers, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Glove and Poster Design Competitions.
GLOVE DESIGN COMPETITION 2009 was sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Glovers
Photographs of Winning Entries Photographs of the prize giving ceremony at Drapers' Hall will be posted end July 2009. Prize Details for Glove Design Prize Details for Poster Design
Winning Entries Category 1: Design a glove for a pop star, past or present. First Prize: Eva Pospisilova, City and Islington College Runner Up: Kylie Philadelphia, Hillsborough College
Category 2: Design a pair of gloves for an extreme sport. First Prize: Hannah Moloney, De Montfort University Runner Up: Laura Tomlinson, Huddersfield University
Category 3: Design a pair of gloves for a day at the races. First Prize: Rachel Cooper-Wherry, College of West Anglia Runner Up: Charlotte Bryan, University of Lincoln
The Dents Prize for the Most Commercial Design from all entries received: Sam Fulcher, College of West Anglia
The College making the Greatest Contribution to the Competition: Hillsborough College
John Bennett SAFETY POSTER COMPETITION 2009 First Prize: Melanie Horton, Walsall College Runner-up: Lauren Woodhall, Walsall College
The College producing the best series of poster designs: Walsall College
The competition has now been running since 1975. Its purpose is to encourage students to create practical yet original glove designs. The judges look for designs that show a commercial aspect in respect of the ease of manufacture and sell-ability.
The Worshipful Company of Glovers is one of the ancient livery companies that once controlled and regulated their craft in the City of London. Nowadays, whilst continuing to retain strong links with their original trades, they are active in maintaining the traditions of the City and support education and charities in the wider community.