« Prix Avenir Métiers d’Art » – 2025 edition

Last February 10th, the Grand Palais, for the first time, welcomed the “Prix Avenir Métiers d’Art” ceremony. Organized by the Institut pour les Savoir-Faire Français, the event honored ten young artisans. Caroline Martin-Rilhac, General Delegate of the Fondation Rémy Cointreau, attended as a jury member, endorsing this initiative, which encourages the next generation of craftspeople.

The Prize

Since 2002, the Institut pour les Savoir-Faire Français has annually awarded the “Prix Avenir Métiers d’Art”. This prize is a true recognition for young trainees, offering them valuable visibility and support to launch their careers. By rewarding their technical mastery, their understanding of materials, and their creative vision, this competition fosters both excellence and innovation in the field.

As a longstanding benefactor, the Fondation Rémy Cointreau proudly supports this award. This engagement reflects the vision of its General Delegate, Caroline Martin-Rilhac: “In a world of accelerated immediacy, the artisans we are honoring today are the guardians of “slow excellence” – a principle that represents both a cultural necessity and an economic advantage. Supporting the crafts is a strategic investment for our future. These artisans are hubs of innovation, driving sustainable local growth and significantly enhancing our country’s global image. Supporting them means strengthening a unique French model of value creation, a model that combines heritage and modernity.”

As a member of the jury, Caroline Martin-Rilhac was delighted to honor three laureates from levels 5/6, recognized for the high quality of their work: Maxime Jeanne and Stanislas Echard, both cabinetmakers, and Maud Machabert, a jeweler.

Applications for the next edition of the Prix Avenir Métiers d’Art are now open. Eligibility is open to young people under 26 who are engaged in arts and crafts training (full-time or apprenticeship) during their final year of study. (Level 3 CAP; Level 4 BMA BTM, Bac Pro; Level 5/6 BTS, BTMS, DMA, DNMADE)