Last night the Guldkärnan gala in Helsingborg was arranged. It is a big party for the industry in Helsingborg. 450 guests where at the gala to see local industry people get praised. The award, in addition to the honor, was a bronze statue designed by Jonas Högström from Höganäs and goes to a person, a company or an association from Helsingborg or the north west of Skåne who have distinguished himself/herself or brought attention within or outside the region.

During the gala it was time to award the winners in the different categories. Avalons own designer Gert Hanner became the winner in the category for the designer of the year 2011.

The motivation of the jury

For ingenious solutions grown from persistent search beyond the obvious. With skill and passion, the winner keeps the grip of the function and purpose of the assignment throughout the whole process, whether it’s about saving lives or to sit comfortably, advanced tools for specialists or equipment for professions around the world.

Gert Hanner at Avalon - the designer of the year 2011