BAFM Young Professional of the Year Award 2023

BAFM Young Professional of the Year Award 2023 – Heather Stracey

The British Association of Friends of Museums are pleased to announce the winner of the BAFM Young Professional of the Year Award for 2023.

Heather Stracey, aged 28, is the Senior Collections Officer at the Amelia Scott, Tunbridge Wells. Seen above being presented with her award by Anne Stobo, who accepted it on her behalf at the BAFM Conference in Doncaster, Heather has worked at the Amelia Scott for over four years and can explain in her own words her passion for the collection in her care and how this award of £1000 will help her to develop her skills in the area of costume conservation. More details of the award will be found in the next edition of the BAFM Journal