The work was selected from over 1800 entries by this years judges; Gabriele Finaldi (Director of the National Gallery), Melanie Gerlis (Financial Times Art Market Columnist), Andrea Rose (former Director of the British Council), Stephen Whittle (Principal Manager The Atkinson Museum), Lucy Jones (2021 Prize Winner) and David Borchard (grandson of Ruth Borchard).
Alongside a curated selection of distinguished entries, Colin's self-portrait will be exhibited at The Atkinson Museum, Southport, from September - December 2023.