Following his historic World Championship victory, Luke Littler, the youngest ever World Champion at just 17 years old, commissioned a full-size replica of the original ‘Big Sid’ trophy. Hand-crafted in Mike’s studio, the replica mirrors the scale, materials, and presence of the original, marking a landmark moment in darts history and celebrating the achievement of a remarkable new talent in the sport.

Created for the 2012 World Darts Championship, this trophy predates the introduction of ‘Big Sid’. A 4½-inch diameter hand-engraved silver globe sits atop a turned tulipwood plinth, stained in the traditional red and black colours of the dartboard. An engraved silver plaque completes the design, reflecting a pivotal moment in the evolution of the Championship’s visual identity.

These annually presented Player of the Year awards are custom-made from jade glass, laser engraved and inlaid with pure gold leaf. Each award is supported by silver fittings and mounted on hand-cut Welsh slate with an engraved plaque. Also shown are sterling silver 9 Dart stickpins, awarded to players achieving a perfect 9 Dart Finish in competition. Gold versions are presented for televised finishes, which are all made by Mike Shorer.

One of the most coveted honours in professional darts, the Hall of Fame Award is hand-made from jade glass, laser engraved and inlaid with pure gold leaf. Sterling silver fittings and plaques are mounted on a hand-cut Welsh slate base, creating a trophy of quiet authority and lasting prestige.

These five bespoke awards were created for recent winners of the Premier League Darts tournament. Each piece is hand-made from jade green glass, laser engraved and inlaid with pure gold leaf. Sterling silver semi-discs engraved with a dartboard motif and silver plaques are mounted on ebony-stained mahogany plinths, combining consistency with individual distinction.

Created as a special commission for an individual player, this award features exact replicas of the player’s darts, crafted in sterling silver, finished with 23-carat gold plating, and set with diamonds. A highly personal trophy celebrating both achievement and identity within the sport.

Designed for the 2011 Speedy Hire Darts Open Championship, this trophy features hand-made silver darts set atop turned ebonised black mahogany. Twenty gilded bronze wires are inlaid into the wood, referencing the dartboard and adding both rhythm and precision to the design. A bold and recognisable sporting trophy created for broadcast and ceremony.

This sculptural trophy was commissioned to commemorate the twinning of Newhaven with La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, near Orléans. A stylised cormorant was created from hand-cut aluminium sheets, anodised in gold, and mounted on a salvaged jetty post from one of Newhaven’s historic fishing stages. The piece now resides in the Marie offices at La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, serving as both civic artwork and commemorative object.

Commissioned in memory of the wife of a long-standing member of the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club, this deeply personal memorial trophy features a 4½-inch diameter hand-made silver golf ball. The ball was formed by soldering 135 individually cut dimples onto a spun sphere. The plinth plate is chased to resemble striped fairway grass and finished with gold and silver plating. Mike’s memorial trophies incorporate a lot of emotion, memories and help celebrate the life of the person remembered.

“One of my favourites – an award for blind contestants with rifles.”

Created for Blind Veterans UK, this was a trophy for a remarkable charity, and one of Mike’s favourites. Designed for a shooting championship contested by visually impaired competitors, the piece is based on an actual target shot during Mike’s visit to the home. The target was machine-engraved onto silver and mounted onto a hand-turned brass and enamel form inspired by a gunsight. A powerful example of how narrative, respect, and innovation can be embodied in trophy design.

The National BMX Championship trophy is one of Mike’s most technically inventive awards incorporating the sculpted layout of the racetrack into the sides of the piece. A hand-engraved globe, plated in 23-carat gold, forms the centrepiece. Concealed within the plinth is a hidden compartment with silver and bronze doors, housing a USB drive onto which finalists uploaded videos of their stunts, played back via the trophy during the finals. A fusion of sculpture, technology, and sport.

“I never know who’s going to call, or pop in - even Olympic ice-skating legend, Jayne Torvill.”

Commissioned by Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, these awards incorporate the original ice-skating blades worn during their gold-medal Bolero performance. The blades are mounted in silver atop deliberately fractured pure lead crystal, evoking broken ice. Their signatures were engraved onto the heel plates, with a dedication engraved on the silver-covered sole plates. A rare and deeply personal set of awards celebrating sporting history and legacy.

“It’s a huge honour to make this award for major sports starts.”

Created for the London Playing Fields Foundation, this award forms part of a long-running series presented to major sports figures. The design typically features a silver football goal supporting an engraved and enamelled logo, with adaptations made for athletes from other sports. This example was created for Harry Kane, combining sporting symbolism with refined silver craftsmanship.

“I am proud to be a major sponsor and trustee for this amazing charity”

Commissioned in memory of Superbike rider Mark Fincham, this trophy honours resilience in motorsport. Awarded annually at the final round of the British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch, the design incorporates Fincham’s race number 903, with a repeating pattern derived from the number 23 derived from his admiration of Valentino Rossi, who’s race number is 46. Mark always said however skilled a rider he became, he would only be half as good as Rossi -46/23. The central mount is fabricated in silver to resemble a prosthetic leg, reflecting the mission of True Heroes Racing, while the plinth is hydro dipped to emulate carbon fibre used on race bikes. A trophy rich in symbolism, engineering, and meaning.

Last year I got a call from Atlantic Records, asking if I could design and make a couple of retirement awards for two of the top Executives in the company. Now then, I always get a buzz from making trophies and awards for sports, TV and Film stars, but this couple worked at the company who brought the world Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Yes, Genesis and The Rolling Stones, among others !!! As Robert Plant said “….. the greatest Music Company on the Planet…” so I used the graphic they sent me, laser engraved it into ?” thick pieces of Jade Glass and inlaid them with pure gold leaf, in a rough texture, to emulate the torn wallpaper on the Led Zeppelin IV album cover. Damian and Carrie told me they were blown away with how they looked, so I was well chuffed