Each springtime over the last 10 years, Inkerman have been tasked with the designing of 70+ trophies for the three day Grand National meeting at Aintree. This collaboration includes working on the initial design brief right up to delivering the finished trophy to the Grand National event.
Inkerman London have delivered bespoke sporting trophies and awards to a wide range of sporting events. Are you wondering what goes into creating an iconic Grand National Meeting trophy? Continue reading to learn about the complex process.
Inkermans trophy designers and experts
Throughout the Grand National Trophy crafting journey Inkerman work with over eight elite craft workshops across England. These craftsmen are experts in creating prestigious sporting awards and this skill is reflected in Inkermans sporting trophies.
The process begins in Tunbridge Wells where Inkerman sketch creative trophy designs. Depending on materials required, designs are then sent to workshops including silversmiths in Birmingham, glassmakers in Norfolk and pewterers in Sheffield.
The journey from initial design to the Grand National Meeting event
The next stage of the trophies’ and awards journey is to either the City of London or Essex where event details and designs are hand etched and engraved. This intricate work requires razor sharp attention to detail which is why Inkerman have consistently worked with select workshops since 1996.
Meanwhile, luxury box makers near Manchester create beautiful presentation boxes and then send them to Inkerman in Tunbridge Wells where trophies and awards are carefully boxed.
Inkerman then personally deliver the unique trophies and awards to Aintree to ensure they arrive pristine and on time for the event. Guarded by soldiers from the The Royal Mercian & Lancastrian Yeomanry, racegoers can see the trophies on display throughout the meeting hosted by Inkerman.
Inkermans dedication to creating spectacular custom awards
Inkerman’s enthusiasm for the Grand National meeting makes the trophy creation process one to look forward to for the company. Director, Kiki Grigson says, “we are proud to be working with Aintree for the tenth consecutive year. Our team’s long-standing connections and passion for racing means we have a deep understanding of the sport.”
As a brand Inkerman London is renowned for its ability to deliver bespoke trophies to suit a wide range of sporting events. Our trophies and awards include The Liverpool Hurdle, Crabbie’s Grand National and Juddmonte International Trophies.
Inkermans classic trophies
If you are visiting Aintree for the annual Grand National meeting, you will be able to spot Inkerman’s trophies and awards. Have a look out for their awards at other sporting events such as international cricket and golf competitions.
This year alone Inkerman will design and produce over 2,000 trophies for various high profile sporting events. Visit their website to see which prestigious awards and trophies Inkerman have recently produced.
If you would like to find out more information or to discuss trophy and award designs with a member of our team contact us at sales@inkerman.co.uk
