20-21_GF.qxp_New Grid 16/08/2021 12:19 Page 2
The Greats Awards 2021
Countdown To
The Greats Awards 2021! In a year that’s seen shops open and close and reopen again, and retailers, to include gift retailers, pulling out all the stops to go on trading, this September’s Greats Gift Retailer Awards are more important than ever, recognising and rewarding independents and multiples that have demonstrated a true fighting spirit to succeed. With an exciting new London venue for 2021, join us on Thursday September 23 at London’s historic Honourable Artillery Company (HAC), when the winners of The Greats Awards 2021 will be revealed!
Above: Team Bug at Maybugs in Hailsham. Far left: The coveted Greats trophy. Left: The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC). Below: What better excuse for opening some bubbly! Jane Peakall, co-owner of Daisy Lanes in Rayleigh, celebrates the great news. Bottom left: James Webster and his team clink glasses at Josie’s Interiors in Bideford.
With just a month to go, Thursday September 23 will see the winners of this year’s Greats Awards announced and crowned at a fabulous Awards event at Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) and Artillery Garden, located on the edge of London’s trendy Shoreditch area, on City Road.
20
Progressive Gifts & Home Worldwide
“It’s a unique, vibrant venue that’s steeped in ancient history, and everyone who is a part of the gift industry is invited to join in the celebrations!” comments Progressive Gifts & Home’s editor Sue Marks. “Of course, this year’s Greats Awards will be extra special, bringing together all strands of the gift and home industry in a live event for the first time in two years, so expect lots of hugging!” adds Sue. The finalists were announced at the beginning of July, with James Webster, co-owner of Josie’s Interiors in Bideford, admitting to feeling a bit emotional. “I was so
thrilled to hear that Josie’s is in the finals for the Best Lifestyle or Homewares store that it actually brought a tear to my eye!” admitted James. At Maybugs in Hailsham, delighted coowner Greg Rose, a finalist in the Best
The Greats Sponsors 2021 To date, the impressive line-up of Greats sponsors include (in alphabetical order): Candlelight; Carte Blanche Greetings (CBG); Gift Republic; GiftsandHome.net; The Giftware Association, Gisela Graham; Harrogate Christmas & Gift; Joe Davies; Life Charms: Progressive Gifts & Home; Premier Decorations; Progressive Greetings Live; Spring Fair and Autumn Fair and Wrendale Designs. For remaining sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ian Hyder e: ianh@max-publishing.co.uk or Rob Willis e: robw@max-publishing.co.uk. For all other Greats enquiries, please contact Sue Marks on 020 8361 2055 or e: suem@max-publishing.co.uk. For more details, visit www.thegreatsawards.co.uk
