AIM member Stourbridge Glass Museum is proud to announce that it has been named Joint Winner of the Sustainable Project of the Year at the prestigious Museums + Heritage Awards 2025. The museum’s Greener Glass initiative, an eco-friendly, upcycled glass exhibition housed within a purpose-built environmentally sustainable museum, was made possible with funding from AIM.
The museum showcases a world-first achievement: a renewable all-electric hot glass studio run by Allister Malcolm Glass Ltd, pioneering a new benchmark in traditional high-energy crafts. The project demonstrates how deeply sustainable technologies can be embedded into capital projects to reshape the future of heritage practices.
“This award recognises the tireless efforts of our team, our artists, and our community,” said curator Harrison Davies. “We’ve only been open for three years, and to be honoured alongside such esteemed institutions is a testament to what is possible with creativity, dedication, and sustainable innovation.”
Special thanks go to Trustee and Resident Glass Artist Allister Malcolm, whose vision and technical innovation have been instrumental in creating a glassmaking facility, and to Terri Malcolm for her upcycled glass and driftwood workshops, which continue to inspire visitors and artists alike.
The Museum extends its gratitude to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, AIM, and Arts Council England for their ongoing support.
The Greener Glass Exhibition features work by artists including Terri Malcolm, Allister Malcolm, Madeleine Hughes, Hannah Gibson, and Redflower glass among many others. The exhibition is now open to the public at Stourbridge Glass Museum.
Stourbridge Glass Museum shares the accolade with Railworld Wildlife Haven, both recognised for their innovative and impactful approaches to sustainability. Stourbridge was selected over high-profile finalists including the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project and Good Journey’s carbon-cutting travel scheme with the National Trust.
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