NEST HERITAGE CRAFT PRIZE
Women of the West
About the Prize
The 2024 Heritage Craft Prize was set apart to celebrate Women of the West!
Women and non-binary makers, artists, and craftspeople from the American West were encouraged to enter a submission that demonstrated their technical mastery, as well as a thoughtful connection to their cultural tradition through a singular, one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece.
Intended to provide finalists with financial resources to advance their craft pursuits and/or craft-based business, the winner, runner-up and finalists received cash awards.
2024 Heritage Craft Prize Winner
Morgan Buckert
Morgan Buckert, owner and founder of Morgan Buckert Custom Boots, creates custom cowboy boots with bespoke patterns, traditional construction techniques, and vintage machinery in Hailey, Idaho. She is the 7th generation of a Texan ranch family, and the influence of cowboy culture is evident in all her work.
Built for discerning clients expecting fit, function, and artistic expression, Morgan Buckert Custom Boots provides a completely bespoke process that values tradition, knowledge, creativity, and community, ensuring the future of her craft thrives.
2024 Heritage Craft Prize Runner-Up
Shauna White Bear
Shauna White Bear is the visionary owner and founder of White Bear Moccasins, a brand that distinguishes itself as an Indigenous-owned company. Each pair is meticulously hand-stitched by Indigenous college students representing various Montana tribes in an effort to pass down leatherworking skills to future generations.
Shauna’s innovative artistic vision shines through in her use of diverse materials like wool, elk ivories, brass spots, seed beads, antler toggles, and animal pelts.
Meet the 2024 Heritage Craft Prize Finalists
Take a moment to learn more about the wildly talented finalists being celebrated during the 2024 Heritage Craft Prize Celebration in Jackson, Wyoming on September 12.
Meet the Judges
Applications for the 2024 Heritage Craft Prize will be thoughtfully reviewed and evaluated by a diverse panel of experts, including:
Kendra Scott, Founder + Philanthropist
Rebecca van Bergen, Nest’s Founder + Executive Director
Essence Harden, Writer + Curator
Guadalupe Hernandez, Winner of the 2023 Heritage Craft Prize
Amber Valletta, Model, Actress + Activist
Emily Zaiden, Director of the Craft in America Center
Deadline
Applications for the 2024 Heritage Craft Prize are now closed. Join our mailing list to receive updates from Nest and be the first to know about future opportunities.
The 2024 Heritage Craft Prize is generously sponsored by
Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott is a heartfelt tribute to the beauty of Texas, drawing inspiration from the timeless elegance of golden roses. Born out of love for Kendra’s Texas family ranch and the connection, tranquility, and adventure it brings, the newest extension of the Kendra Scott brand effortlessly blends vintage-inspired jewelry and accessories. Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott is proud to invest in the next generation of creators and partner with Nest to empower the talented makers and artists of the American West.