Entrepreneurs from Newfoundland and Labrador won several prestigious awards at the 2022 Atlantic Canada Craft Awards for Excellence. This year’s awards were presented virtually during Craft East’s Digital Retail Forum.
The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador won the 2022 Atlantic Canada Craft Award for Excellence for Industry Leader. The Industry Leader award recognizes superior leadership, excellence in the development of craft and exceptional contributions to the industry in Atlantic Canada. Through the efforts of staff and volunteers, the organization has found new and exciting ways to promote craft makers throughout the province while providing opportunities to develop their skills, products and markets. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022, the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador has been the beacon for excellence in craft in the province.
Peter Burt and Robin Crane of Newfoundland Salt Company were named recipients of the 2022 Atlantic Canada Craft Award for Outstanding Exporter. Based in Bonavista, the Newfoundland Salt Company has developed 86 wholesale clients and counting. The company sends their finer salts to eighteen restaurants throughout the province, and over forty restaurants across the rest of Canada. The operators also collaborate with other businesses that produce unique food products.
Slippers ‘n Things won the 2022 Atlantic Canada Craft Award for Outstanding Retailer. Since 2006, Slippers ‘n Things has been the cornerstone of the craft community in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, offering finished work as well as supplies necessary for the making of traditional Labrador craft. Using the skills learned from his mother, Mike Voisey specializes in handmade slippers, made from the highest quality of materials that showcase the traditional designs of his Labrador culture.
The Atlantic Canada Craft Awards for Excellence are presented annually in conjunction with the Craft East Buyers’ Expo, which showcases crafts and giftware made exclusively in the Atlantic Provinces.
Quotes
“Our resourceful craftspeople have again won big at the Atlantic Canada Craft Award for Excellence. We are proud to support these producers as they build, grow and develop their business operations, and further advance their own cultural experiences. I congratulate Peter Burt and Robin Crane, the Voisey family and all the team at the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador for another job well done.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
“Congratulations to the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland Salt Company and Slippers ‘n Things on their success at this year’s Atlantic Canada Craft Awards for Excellence. It is wonderful to see Newfoundland and Labrador’s heritage and ingenuity being recognized in this way. I encourage all residents and non-residents alike to support local artisans and craftspeople in their exploration of our province during Come Home 2022.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
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Crafting Our Future – Craft Industry Strategy 2018-2021
Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
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