We are thrilled to announce that Conversations with Philatelists has won the Philatelic Traders’ Society 2020 Creative Concept of the Year Award!

This award is a huge honor for both Michael Cortese of NobleSpirit, and Charles Epting of HR Harmer. The Creative Concept of the Year Award “celebrates the best innovations in philately – for the trade and the hobby.” This was the most competitive category of the awards this year, receiving eleven nominations in total. Michael and Charles received very honorable praise from the award judges, Scott English and Chris King:

Congratulations to the Runner-Ups in the Creative Concept of the Year category:

• The Royal Philatelic Society of London

  For their fast-acting movement to launch virtual content and meetings for their members, encouraging people to engage with the hobby.

• The Museum of Philately

  The Museum of Philately provides an abundance of information and digital access to private collections for hobbyists.

Also a huge congratulations to the other category winners:

• Ambassador of the Year: Markand Dave and Bill Barrell

• Legacy Champion of the Year: Graham Beck

• PTS Contributor of the Year: Spink Auctions