The Progressive Preschool Awards Finalists 2024

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WELCOME EVERYONE THE MOORE, THE MERRIER

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elcome one and all to the Royal Lancaster London this afternoon for the 2024 Progressive Preschool Awards.

Today is all about celebrating everything that is great about the vibrant preschool sector – the fantastic product ranges, across all categories, inspiring retail execution, innovative marketing and promotional activities and – perhaps most importantly – the companies and the people who make it all happen.

We know that we couldn’t have brought the Progressive Preschool Awards to life without you. We’d like to say a huge thank you to all of the retail buyers who gave up their time to judge the vast amount of entries we received in our product categories, and also to our industry experts who came together to debate for our Validation Panels.

Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters – including Lisa Bryant and her team at Bump PR who so many of you have been engaging with on social media – and all who helped to create those little extra flourishes which truly make these awards so special… from your meet and greet at the door from some ‘Magic’ friends, the cute table centres and themed menus, the ‘higher or lower’ fun, plus the traditional PPSA goody bag which you will find on the back on your chair… we salute you all.

To our finalists – we know you are each hoping to get your hands on some silverware this afternoon, but remember too that just making the prestigious shortlist is a feat in itself.

While there have been times this year when we have discussed the ups and downs, the cost-of-living and the more challenging aspects we’re all facing, today is all about celebration… of what every one of you in this room has achieved over the past 12 months and of what’s to come.

So take your seats, fill your glasses and settle in for a terrific Tuesday!

Samantha Loveday, Rob Willis, Jo Cassidy, Tessa Clayton and the team at Max Publishing.

Comedian, actor, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and one of the best and most prolific joke writers in the country, Glenn Moore will be taking charge of proceedings at the Royal Lancaster London as host.

Glenn’s 2022 Edinburgh Fringe show Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I’m Sixty Moore sold out with rave five star reviews, while he is a regular face on TV, having appeared on Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week (BBC), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Guessable (Comedy Central), Rob Delaney’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2).

Glenn can also be heard daily as one quarter of The Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio, the UK’s biggest commercial radio breakfast show. He also appears regularly on The News Quiz (Radio 4).

The critically acclaimed stand-up show Glenn, Glenn, Glenn, How Do You Like It, How Do You Like It was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award. He also toured the UK with his follow up hit Edinburgh show Love Don’t Live Here Glenny Moore.

He is a staff writer on the sketch comedy show Scrambled (CITV) and has written for The Mash Report (BBC), Play To The Whistle (ITV), and Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC).

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THE JUDGING PROCESS 2024

ARRIVING AT THE WINNERS We take a look behind the scenes at the entry and judging process for the PPS Awards 2024.

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he Progressive Preschool Awards (which are owned and organised by Max Publishing, owner of Progressive Preschool Magazine and PreschoolNews.net) recognise and reward excellence across the preschool spectrum – in product, retail execution and initiative, marketing promotions, wholesale/distribution and sustainability, as well as the Outstanding Achievement award for special individuals who have contributed greatly to the industry (with nominations sought by way of recommendation

based on individual achievement, knowledge and performance in the preschool sector).

In addition, for the fourth year, there is a consumer award, What Parents Love, held in collaboration with The Insights Family and uncovering the most trusted brands based on fandom and advocacy by UK parents of children aged 1-3.

The judging process for each of the categories differs in each case, duly tailored to arrive at the finalists and winners.

THE PRODUCT AWARDS This year’s prestigious Product categories were highly anticipated, with 10 finalists for each of the 12 categories, demonstrating the quality of entries received on the online awards portal throughout the preschool sector.

“We’ve been blown away by both the quality and quantity of entries we received for the Progressive Preschool Awards again this year,” said Rob Willis, coo and joint owner of Max Publishing, which owns and organises the event. “We’re so grateful to the industry as a whole for getting behind these awards

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again, from our entrants, to our judges, to our kind sponsors and everyone attending the ceremony.”

The criteria for the Product categories remained the same as in previous years, with all entries required to be new to the market or significantly updated in the last calendar year (1 July 2023 to 1 July 2024), already in retail, with entries either being a single product or a range with up to five products.

The online judging portal saw a bumper number of entries, which were then judged by key buyers from a wide spectrum of retailers.

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THE JUDGING PROCESS 2024

THE RETAIL AWARDS

Retailers are at the forefront of the fast moving, ever changing preschool sector and they must be recognised at every level.

Retailers were nominated from all over the UK in the months leading up to the judging.

Following the online nominations, the five major retail categories (Supermarket, Multiple, Mixed, Department Store and Online) were judged by a retail validation panel comprised of experts from across the preschool industry. They were looking for commitment to the preschool product and retail sector, product selection, marketing, display, realising sales potential, retailing environment, customer care and supplier relations and online activity.

Panel members included Charlotte Hyson, Paramount CP; Zara Grindrod, Rainbow Designs; Chris Lohmeyer, DKB Toys & Distribution; Brett Capon, BIBS; Simon Oliver, RKW (Chicco); Jeremy Minchin, Hippychick; Ashley Holman, ToyTopic; Samantha Bourne, Jazwares; Anne Bradford, Poetic Brands; Cat O’Brien, Hasbro; David Sprei, Penguin Ventures; and Christine Roberts, Misirli. The panel was chaired by Progressive Preschool’s publisher Rob Willis, with group editor Samantha Loveday and PPS commercial manager Jo Cassidy (each of whom do not vote).

Meanwhile, the finalists in the independent retail categories (Nursery, Gift, Toy, Apparel and, new for this year, Retailer Newcomer) were reached from a mix of self nomination and industry nominations from suppliers, reps and agents. They were then judged by industry experts on the same criteria as the major retailers.

THE MARKETING AWARD The Marketing Award highlights the campaigns which have made an impressive impact upon the preschool product and retail sector over the past 12 months.

This year’s finalists were arrived at by a group of marketing experts, chaired by Richard Pink, md of Pink Key Licensing.

He was joined by Paul Godwin (PG Associates), Amber Steventon (Azaria PR), Adeline St John (The Media Snug), Rebecca Deeming-Mitchell (BTHA) and Jane PaviaDavies (Vista Public Relations).

“The strong selection of entries this year gave the judges plenty to discuss,” Richard told Progressive Preschool. “The final outcome was by no means clear cut, but after discussion we were able to get to a selection of strong finalists and an overall winner worthy of the top prize.”

Above left : The 2024 Retail Validation panel.

Above: (pictured from top left) Rebecca Deeming-Mitchell, Amber Steventon, Jane Pavia-Davies, panel chair Richard Pink, Paul Godwin and Adeline St John.

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Every single penny from tonight’s raffle will go to The Light Fund, our industry charity.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, The Light Fund is the licensing industry’s registered charity. The ‘Light’ part of the name is an acronym for ‘licensing industry giving help together’ and this is exactly what it does.

Since its inception, The Light Fund has now raised over £2.3 million and has funded well over 200 charity projects, helping men, women and children less fortunate than ourselves, all over the world. www.thelightfund.org

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Criteria: Nominees should 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.

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Criteria: Nominees should be UK-based retailers with six 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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Criteria: Nominees should be UK-based retailers specialising in other areas but also selling preschool product including nursery, toy, apparel and gift.

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Argos

B&M Stores

Blue Diamond

Boots

British Garden Centres

Home Bargains

Marks & Spencer

Primark

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Criteria: Nominees should 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.

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Best Online Retail of Presool Produs 2024 Finalists

Criteria: Nominees should 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.

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Best Indepdt Nsy Retail 2024 Finalists Criteria: Nominees should be UK-based retailers selling nursery product.

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

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Best Indepdt Appel Retail 2024 Finalists Criteria: Nominees should 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.

Blue Almonds

Childsplay Clothing

LONDON

ESSEX

Coccolino Childrenswear

The Leveret AMERSHAM

NORWICH

Little Rascals Boutique

Perfect Little Thing

DRIFFIELD

BOLTON

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Snügg

This Little Piggy

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SHEFFIELD

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Best Indepdt Toy Retail 2024 Finalists Criteria: Nominees should 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.

Armadillo Toys

Boo's Toy Shop

Gosling Toymaster

Howleys Toys

LEEDS

DORCHESTER

MARPLE

WEYMOUTH

Jollys Toys & Games THRAPSTON

The Olive Branch Toy Shop

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CASTLE DONINGTON

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Treasures Toys

Wally’s Toys

CHEPSTOW

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Best Indepdt Giftwe Retail 2024 Finalists Criteria: Nominees should be UK-based retailers selling preschool gift product.

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

Acorn & Pip

Bizzybods

Bumble & Twig

Junior Edition

SLAITHWAITE

NANTWICH

OUNDLE

BRIGHTON

The Lovely Little Toy Shop

Molly Meg Children's Store

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ISLINGTON

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Popsy & Peanut

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LONDON

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Best Retail Newcom 2024 Finalists Criteria: Open to retailers (online or bricks and mortar) new to the preschool industry within the last three years, in any product area such as toys or nursery.

Ayrshire Baby Centre

Bee & Bloom

Bloom & Alfie

Booghe

IRVINE

COWBRIDGE

CHIPPING NORTON

BIRMINGHAM

Kaliedy

Little Dots

Lucky & Gray

COUNTY WICKLOW

STONE

BURFORD

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CANTERBURY

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CoComelon Toys at Smyths Toys Superstores

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Peppa Pig x Natural History Museum range, exclusive to F&F at Tesco

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Best Presool Appel Rge 2024 Finalists 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 such as bibs, changing bags, swimwear aids. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between July 2023 and July 2024.

Bluey x Primark FROM AYKROYDS

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant SS24 Range

The Gruffalo SS24 Accessories for Asda

FROM JOJO MAMAN BÉBÉ

FROM BRAND INTERNATIONAL GROUP

The Gruffalo and Friends x Team GB SS24 Collection at Asda FROM AYKROYDS

Lilliputiens Children’s Backpack Range

PAW Patrol Summer Sleeptime Range for Character.com

Peppa Pig at the Natural History Museum Range for F&F at Tesco

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Peter Rabbit Baby Sock Range for Tesco

Tiny Tatty Teddy SS24 Range for George at Asda

FROM MISIRLI

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Best Licsed Toy Rge 2024 Finalists Criteria: Open to all licensed toys and games aimed at 0-5 year olds. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail between July 2023 and July 2024.

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Ooni Pizza Oven FROM CASDON

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CoComelon Peek-A-Boo JJ

Eric Carle Wooden Games

Hey Duggee Plush Range

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Pip and Posy Plush Range

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FROM BANDAI

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Criteria: Open to all non-licensed toys and games aimed at 0-5 year olds. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail between July 2023 and July 2024.

Build-a-Slice Pizza Cart FROM LEAPFROG

Crocodile Creek Puzzles, Playballs and Arts and Craft Sets

Farmyard Wooden Toy Range

Fun Fair FROM BIGJIGS TOYS

FROM ORANGE TREE TOYS

FROM HIPPYCHICK

Janod Barbecue FROM JURATOYS

Little Timbers for Tesco

Mini Micro Scooter FROM MICRO SCOOTERS

FROM HUNTER PRICE INTERNATIONAL

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Best EM/ Educational Rge 2024 Finalists Criteria: Open to all technology-based, educational or STEM product aimed at 0-5 year olds. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between July 2023 and July 2024.

102 Piece Rainbow Creative Pack

Alphablocks Learning Toys

Buki France Mini Sciences Kits

FROM CONNETIX

FROM TRENDS UK

FROM HALILIT

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Peppa Pig Magazine FROM STORY HOUSE EGMONT

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Spot Preschool Publishing Range FROM PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S

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Ciro FROM UPPABABY

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Peppa Pig Bedding Exclusively for Next

FROM DOREL

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SnüzPod Studio FROM SNÜZ

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FROM WARMIES

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Natural Start Bottles FROM TOMMEE TIPPEE

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Omni Dream Linen Baby Carrier

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