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WELCOME TO THE PROGRESSIVE

PRESCHOOL AWARDS 2017!

We are delighted to be able to welcome you all to the much-anticipated Progressive Preschool Awards 2017. Five years on from their launch, the awards are a landmark event in the preschool calendar, offering an unmissable opportunity to celebrate everything that has made this industry so exciting and dynamic over the last 12 months.

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eflecting the magazine's diverse reach, these cross-category accolades are a ringing endorsement of the sector and recognise excellence across every aspect of preschool retailing.

That's what today is all about – shining a spotlight upon the dedication, dynamism and sheer inventiveness of one of the most exciting retail sectors around.

Over the course of this afternoon, we will see independent retailers being celebrated alongside the majors, while suppliers are rewarded for their product excellence and innovation.

It's a fabulous opportunity to celebrate the industry's most notable achievements across the entire retailing spectrum – not to mention the perfect platform to showcase the talent which beats at the heart of this industry. The fabulous tickets, menus and goody bags which have been created especially for today are a perfect example of the talent and vision we are here to recognise.

We are once again truly honoured that so many of you have come here today to help celebrate the ingenuity, resourcefulness and dedication found throughout the preschool market. It's always a real joy to be able to bring everyone together, and we would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who has helped us make this event possible, with special mentions going to our hard working judging panels and wonderful sponsors.

Finally, we'd like to thank you all for coming along today and helping us make today's celebrations so very special. We'll be live-tweeting the whole event, so you can join in online too. Our Twitter hashtag for the day is #PPSA17, so make sure you tag us in all your glamorous selfies.

We hope you all have a wonderful afternoon – let the fun begin!

The Progressive Preschool Team Rob Willis, Jacqui Parr, Jo Pilcher, Sam Loveday, Jakki Brown, Ian Hyder and Warren Lomax.

Rob Willis: 0203 370 4752, robw@max-publishing.co.uk Jacqui Parr: 0203 370 4822, jacquip@max-publishing.co.uk Jo Pilcher: 0203 375 2660, jop@max-publishing.co.uk The Progressive Preschool Awards are organised by Progressive Preschool. The Progressive Preschool Awards are owned by Max Publishing, an independent company that is owned by Jakki Brown, Ian Hyder and Warren Lomax.

The company publishes The Licensing Source Book, Progressive Preschool, Progressive Greetings, Progressive Gifts & Home, Progressive Housewares and Progressive Party. The company also organises and owns other awards events, namely The Licensing Awards, The Henries, The B&lla’s, The Excellence in Housewares Awards, The Greats and The Retas as well as Progressive Greetings Live exhibition (through its sister company Max Exhibitions). www.max-publishing.co.uk Copyright 2017. The publishers cannot accept legal liability for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for the standing of advertisers nor any organisation mentioned in the text.

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The Judging Process

SELECTING THE STARS

Inset: Top retail buyers gather for the pre-judging briefing.

Below: Mothercare’s Devlin Lindeque and Lesley Whitehouse get to grips with the wide-ranging toy category.

A ringing endorsement of the wide-reaching preschool industry, The Progressive Preschool Awards 2017 are proud to celebrate the excellence found right across the sector.

Recognising accomplishments and achievements from every corner of the market ensures an impressive list of finalists, focusing on the top-quality products, dedicated retailers and clever marketing campaigns which have driven the preschool sector forward over the last 12 months.

Choosing the deserving champions from such a diverse selection requires a sophisticated system of hands-on judging, and in order to guarantee credibility, the Progressive Preschool Awards programme ensures that the judging process is transparent and open at every stage.

Here’s a glimpse behind the scenes of the meticulous process that went into selecting the finalists and winners for the Progressive Preschool Awards 2017.

About The Awards The Progressive Preschool Awards are now firmly established as a key date in the industry calendar; true cross-category accolades which reflect the dynamism, dedication and passion found Inset: across the preschool sector.

Launched in 2013 by Progressive Preschool magazine, the awards are now in their fifth successful year and mirror the publication's diverse reach, covering everything from newborn essentials right through to toddler toys.

Both finalists and winners are recognised for their efforts Inset: Argos buyer Priya Shah checks out the wheels.

within the sector, with independent retailers highlighted alongside the majors and suppliers being rewarded for product excellence and innovation.

The quality of entries this year was exceptional, making it imperative that the judging process was credible, thorough and fair. The selection criteria differs for each category (product, retail and marketing), ensuring that we recognise the most commendable finalists and the most deserving winners.

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The Judging Process

JUDGING THE

PRODUCT AWARDS

Below: The judges had their work cut out in the toy category, with product spanning the whole gamut of play patterns.

Below centre: The apparel category was of particular interest to M&Co's Corinne Northover and Amy Walker.

It was all hands on deck this year, as buyers from some of the UK's most successful preschool retailers got to grips with the thousands of product award entries which had been submitted by hundreds of companies.

Entries were sent in from right across the preschool sector for each of the nine product categories, which were then judged in person by a number of major and leading independent retail buyers.

The Product Judging Process No toy company was deemed too big nor babygro supplier too small for the Progressive Preschool year's impressive judging panel, which included buyers product awards, as suppliers from right across the from some of the nation's top retailers including spectrum were encouraged to send in their very best Mothercare, Tesco, Argos, Jo Jo Maman BĂŠbĂŠ and products or ranges (totally Kiddicare as well as specialist free of charge, of course). independent retailers.

Each product or range was The judges considered each then judged independently category in turn, bearing in mind on its own individual merit, criteria such as design, cost, taking into account how it innovation and quality before sits in the current choosing their top five products preschool market. from that particular category, in Each product entered order of preference. was aimed at the Votes were then verified and preschool market (0-5) counted, revealing the six deserving and was launched at retail finalists in each category, along with in the UK between 8 July 2016 and 7 July the eventual winner. The finalists have been 2017. Entries could be for a announced, but the winners will remain a closely single product or a range of guarded secret until today's awards ceremony. up to five products, except for the innovation award which can only be for one specific item.

The product judging itself took place on Tuesday 15 August 2017 in a central London location, with buggies, toys, clothes and nursery essentials making up some of the Above: Primark's Sally product which Podzemmy scrutinized her was carefully laid options carefully.

Right: Tesco's Natalie out for the Ackerman and Jade Vincent made sure they got to grips judges' perusal. with product in the home decor category.

The responsibility Left: Amanda Heppel from of judging A3 Baby Barn spent time choosing her favourites from the product the apparel category. categories then fell entirely to this PROGRESSIVE PRESCHOOL AWARDS 2017

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The Judging Process

JUDGING THE

RETAIL AWARDS Created in order to truly reflect the ever-changing nature of the current retail market, the Progressive Preschool retail awards are carefully designed to reflect and recognise the professionalism and business acumen which has been seen throughout the last year.

Initial contenders in the retailer award categories were the result of nominations put forward from suppliers, distributors, wholesalers and agents, who were keen to recognise retailers they believed had excelled within the preschool sector.

These entries were then validated by a lively discussion panel of industry retail experts at The Grosvenor Hotel in London on the morning of Thursday 10 August 2017. The nominated retailers in each category were discussed and considered before the open voting process was held to decide the finalists and eventual winners.

Detailed discussions – and different opinions – ensure that the overall process truly recognises each retailers' approach and achievements over the last year and maintains total integrity.

The Retail Validation Panel The Validation Panel for the 2017 retail award categories included a number of top level industry executives, with experience spanning the entire preschool retailing spectrum.

The panel, chaired by PPS' Rob Willis and Jacqui Parr (neither of whom had a vote), were: Eric White (East Coast Nursery), Fred Wolff (IMC ES), Dave Tovey (DHX Brands), Severine Hemms (Tomy), Jane Johnstone (Cheeky Rascals), Nick Hampton (Ardega Nursery Distribution), Liz Mart (VMC Accessories), Emma Finch (SkipHop), Sarah Salmon (Cooneen by Design), Nicola Jenkins (Tomy Europe), Fiona McMillan (Centum Books), Anthony Williams Above: The Validation Panel for the 2017 retail awards encompassed key industry executives.

(GfK Retail Technology), Katie Ball (BBC Worldwide) and Anne Top: The judging for the 2017 retail award categories took place at The Grosvenor Hotel, London.

Bradford (Blues Clothing).

The Marketing Award Marketing, social media and consumer engagement is now an essential part of the preschool world, thanks in part to increasingly creative marketing initiatives and promotional partnerships targeting preschool children and their parents.

The Marketing Award is carefully designed to recognise any kind of multi-platform marketing, communication or media programme for a preschool product or service. This includes (but is not limited to) TV advertising, PR campaigns, outdoor events, experiential activities, promotions, sponsorship, online campaigns and social media initiatives.

The final shortlist was decided by a panel of independent industry and marketing experts who came together in central London to discuss and debate the merits of all nominated campaigns.

The discussions, overseen by Richard Pink, md at Pink Key Consulting, took a number of factors into account, including clear measurable objectives such as effectiveness, commitment to preschool product and retail support.

"With campaigns using a variety of communication methods the judges’ task this year was the hardest it’s ever been," said Richard. "There was no clear winner and any one of a number of campaigns could have won this award. However through long and occasionally heated discussion the final winner was agreed on because of its combination of creativity, commercial effectiveness and ambition."

Right: The 2017 validation panel for the Progressive Preschool Marketing Award were (l-r): James Marsh (B3 Creative), Barbara Robinson (Hasbro), Kelly Jones (The Butterfly Consultancy), Richard Pink (chairman) (Pink Key Consulting), Paul Godwin (PCG Consultants), Lisa Bryant (Bump PR) and Lesley Singleton (Playtime PR) (not pictured).

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A Fantastic Making A Difference

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6 for £20 Every single penny from the Progressive Preschool Awards 2017 raffle will go to The Light Fund, an officially registered 3 for £10 charity that funds projects to help children, men and women all over the world who are less fortunate than us.

Since its inception in 2004, The Light Fund has raised more than £1,000,000 for numerous charities. Last year alone, The Light Fund’s work funded projects with 23 different charities, namely; Action for Kids, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Services, Bowel Cancer UK, The Brain Tumour Charity, Challenge Africa, Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation, The Children’s Trust, Crohns and Colitis UK, Dogs for Good, The Fire Fighters Charity, Footsteps Foundation, Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, Francis House Children’s Hospice, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, KIDS, Learning through Horses, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Multiple Sclerosis UK, New Life… Special Care Babies Charity, Orchid Cancer Appeal, Rethink Mental Illness, Spread a Smile and Springboard for Children.

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Best Supermarket Retailer of Preschool Products Sponsored by Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based supermarket retailers selling preschool product including nursery, toy, apparel and gift. These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS

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Asda

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Morrisons

Sainsbury’s

Tesco

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Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based retailers with five or more stores, selling preschool product including nursery, toy, apparel and gift. These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

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Best Mixed Retailer of Preschool Products Sponsored by Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based retailers specialising in other areas but also selling preschool product including nursery, toy, apparel and gift. These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS

Argos

B&M

Boots

M&S

Matalan

Primark

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Best Department Store Retailer of Preschool Products Sponsored by Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based department stores selling preschool product including nursery, toy, apparel and gift. These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS

Bentalls of Kingston Debenhams

Fords of Oakham

Harrods

JH Lorimer

John Lewis

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Best Online Retailer of Preschool Products Sponsored by Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based online retailers selling preschool product including nursery, toy, apparel and gift. These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS

Amazon.co.uk

Kiddicare.com

Pramworld.co.uk

Tesco.com

Uberkids.co.uk

Very.co.uk

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Best Preschool Retail Initiative Sponsored by Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based retailers selling preschool product that has undertaken an activity or series of activities to promote the preschool market. These awards are for a retailer's specific initiative or its overall approach over the last year.

FINALISTS

Barnardo’s

Hamleys

JoJo Maman Bébé

for its merchandise and event partnership with Teletubbies

for its Christmas toy parade

for its One Mother to Another campaign

Mothercare

Mums, Tums and Babies

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for its social media campaigns with Amanda Jenner’s Potty Training Academy

for its community-based pre-loved initiative

for its Jolly Phonics sessions

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Best Independent Nursery Retailer Sponsored by Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based retailers selling nursery product. These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS A3 Baby Barn, Chessington

BushBabes, Cheshunt

Great Expectations, Brighton

Lesters Nursery World, Manchester

Natural Baby Shower, Bagshot

PreciousLittleOne, Grantham

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Best Independent Apparel Retailer Sponsored by Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based retailers selling preschool clothing and accessories. These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS

Chickadee, Cirencester

Our Kid, Manchester

Panache Kids, Hoddesdon

Popsy & Peanut, Towcester

The Pud Store, Newark

Ragamuffin, New Alresford

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Best Independent Toy Retailer Sponsored by Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based retailers selling toys and other play product. These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS

Cuthberts Toys, St. Albans

Eve’s Toy Shop, Llandeilo

Hubbard’s Toy Cupboard, Hinckley

Moons Toymaster, Newmarket

My Small World Toy Store, Bath

Newark Toymaster, Newark

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Best Independent Giftware Retailer Sponsored by Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based retailers selling preschool gift product.

These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS Harmony at Home Kids Stuff Toys, Chichester Children’s Eco Boutique, Worthing

Poppets, Hove

Raspberry Rascals, Bury St. Edmunds

Pickles & Poppets, Bristol

Semmalina Star Bags, Westminster

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Best Preschool Apparel and Accessories Range Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all apparel and accessories aimed at 0-5 year olds. This includes nightwear, daywear, outerwear, underwear, footwear, dress-up as well as accessories as bibs, changing bags, swimwear aids. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2016 and 7 July 2017.

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In the Night Garden Range for Boots

Fox Collection

Peppa Pig Baby Range

from Blade & Rose

from Aykroyd and Sons

SS 17 Peter Rabbit Range from Paul Dennicci for TU

from Blues Clothing/Brecrest for Tesco

The Gruffalo Collection for Sainsbury’s

Ride On Flamingo from Travis Designs

from Magic Light Pictures

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Best Preschool Toy Range Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all toys and games aimed at 0 – 5 year olds. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2016 and 7 July 2017.

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Playfoam Range

from Infantino

from Learning Resources

The World of Eric Carle Craft Range

Paw Patrol Range

from HTI

Light ‘n Go Range from Little Tikes

from Spin Master

from Parragon Books

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Congratulations to all Progressive Preschool Awards finalists and winners

Look forward to seeing you all in Harrogate!

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Best Preschool Home or Furniture Range Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all bedding, furniture, lighting and home décor products aimed at 0-5 year olds. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2016 and 7 July 2017.

FINALISTS

Breathable Bedside Little Star Dove Crib and Mattress Moses Basket from Little Chick London

from Moba

Stamford Furniture Range

Winnie The Pooh Little Adventures Range for Babies ‘r’ Us

from Obaby

Folding Cot from Mothercare

Cozee Bedside Crib from Tutti Bambini

from Silvercloud

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Best Preschool Gift Range Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all giftware products aimed at 0-5 year olds. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2016 and 7 July 2017.

FINALISTS

GOSH Peter Rabbit Range from Enesco

Ollie The Owl Sound The Baby Bundle and Light Sleep Aid Milestone Baby from The Gro Company Gro from PHP Gift & Baby

LuluJo’s I Will Move Mountains Baby’s First Year Milestone Blanket

My First Thomas & Friends Range

Peter Rabbit Little Guides Range

from Rainbow Designs

from Signature Gifts

from Potwells

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Best Preschool Mobility Range Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all prams, pushchairs, car seats and infant carriers aimed at 0-5 year olds. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2016 and 7 July 2017.

FINALISTS

Hybrid City Stroller from BabyStyle

Quantum multimode travel stroller

Spin 360 Car Seat from Joie

from Diono

Guardianfix 3 Car Seat from Kiddy

Book S51 Pop-Up Modular Travel System

Push Me Fusion Travel System from Red Kite

from Peg Perego

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Best Preschool Essentials Range Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all feeding, sleeping, travel and other essential products aimed at 0-5 year olds. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2016 and 7 July 2017.

FINALISTS

Motorola Connect Monitors Range

My Carry Potty Range

Dr Brown’s AntiColic Baby Bottles

from Ardega Nursery Distribution

from Cheeky Rascals

from Central Medical Supplies

Go GaGa Activity Range

Onco Baby Bamboo Bowl & Spoon Set

Illumipad Changing Pad & Cover

from Infantino

from Prince Lionheart

from Onco

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The Innovation Award Sponsored by Criteria: This special award is for one specific item of any discipline that show outstanding innovation in its design or technical function. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2016 and 7 July 2017.

FINALISTS

Tidy Tot Bib and Tray Kit from Be Baby

Angelcare AC517 Video, Wireless Movement & Sound Baby Monitor

Tron Disposable Potty from Hippychick

from Hardenberg&Co

Kidsflush, Toilet Training Aid from KidsDo

Children’s Cutlery from Nana’s Manners

Jacket Expander Panel from Zip Us In

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Best Wholesaler or Distributor Award Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all distributors and wholesalers of infant and preschool product, operating in the UK. Companies must be successfully trading, and are entered based on excellence in product selection, marketing, retail support, distribution potential, customer care and online activity.

FINALISTS

Ardega Nursery Distribution

Baby Brands Direct

Cheeky Rascals

Hippychick

Kayes Wholesale

Little Concepts

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Best Preschool Marketing and Communication Campaign Sponsored by Criteria: The campaign can cover any kind of marketing communication including TV advertising, PR campaign, promotion, sponsorship or other initiative for any preschool product or service. It must have appeared in the UK market during the period between July 8 2016 and July 7 2017.

FINALISTS Bath, Book, Bed: Simple stteps to a better night’s sleep Getting young children to sleep at night doesn’t have to be a bedtime battle

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Pick up your copy of BookTrust ’s special guid de by parenting n exper t Jo Frost and featuring Daddy Pig today!

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BookTrust's Bath, Book, Bed Campaign with eOne

Gruffalo River Ride Adventure at Chessington World of Adventures

In the Night Garden and RHS anniversary collaboration

Medela's Big Breastfeeding Café

Teletubbies 20th anniversary celebrations

Twirlywoos and RSPB Wildlife Watch

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Outstanding Achievement Award Sponsored by Criteria: The outstanding achievement award is open to all individuals in the preschool sector, be they retail, supplier, licensing or otherwise. Nominations were sought by way of recommendation, based on individual achievement, knowledge and performance in the preschool aged industry.

WHO WILL BE THE WINNER FOR 2017?

2015 winner Barbara Robinson

2016 winner Christine Nicholls

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