About Me

Hi! I am James Gavin aka The Digital Philatelist.

I began promoting the social media world of philately as publicity officer for the Rhodesian Study Circle (2013-2020) where my work was awarded:

The Digital Philatelist has received the following awards:

  • FILABRAS Golden Stamp Award 2022 for Websites and Social Networks (International) (2022)
  • Gold – Filananias (2021)
  • Vermeil – 17th New Zealand Philatelic Literature Exhibition (2021)
  • Best Website – 17th New Zealand Philatelic Literature Exhibition (2021)

For Bahamas Philately:

  • Large Gold + Felicitations – 18th NZ National Philatelic Literature Exhibition 2023

In June 2020 I created The Digital Philatelist to help modern philatelists find information in the vast world of social media. In 2022, I was Runner-Up for the Philatelic Trader’s Society Legacy Champion.

I have appeared as a guest on a number of YouTube channels including:

I have also been a judge for:

  • Philatelic Traders Society Awards (2021)
  • Philatelic Websites and Social Media Exhibition (PWO-Expo 2022)

I have appeared at:

  • Virtual STAMPEX 2021-2023
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