The Furniture Awards, the annual celebration of the January Furniture Show’s best and brightest exhibitors, is open for entries. An industry-leading panel of judges will select the top candidates – among them sustainability consultant Richard Naylor …
Richard is the founder and managing partner of Hawksfield, which offers transparent sustainability outsourcing services for small- to medium-sized enterprises.
Richard has over 20 years’ experience in the UK furniture industry, having held board positions in Steinhoff UK, Hypnos and Harrison Spinks.
He holds an MSc with distinction in Sustainability, and a Level 7 apprenticeship as a sustainability business specialist. He is also a fellow of several sustainability organisations, and guest lectures in leading sustainable business on Cranfield University’s highly rated executive MBA.
Richard is passionate about helping the UK furniture industry become more sustainable, and is a specialist in helping businesses build financial value or find lost financial value through the various opportunities that sustainability represents.
Richard joins fellow judges Malcolm Walker, Darryl Simpson, Emma Leeke and Becca Maloy, who, chaired by Furniture News’ Paul Farley, will pick 2025’s winners. The category champions will be announced at January Furniture Show’s Social Studio (Hall 2, NEC Birmingham), at 5.30pm on Sunday 19th January. The deadline for entries is Wednesday 4th December – click here for more details.
Meet The Furniture Awards 2025 judges: Richard Naylor
