The Gifts Awards 2023 Finalists

THE FINALISTS 2023

THURSDAY 11 MAY 2023

NINE KINGS SUITE

ROYAL LANCASTER HOTEL

LONDON

WELCOME TO...

...THE GIFT AWARDS 2023

We’re delighted to welcome the gift industry - retailers, gift suppliers, manufacturers, reps and agents - to The Gift Awards 2023, bringing all facets of our incredible industry together for an evening of celebration, networking and bonhomie!

exceptional retail flair last year. Tonight is therefore a fabulous opportunity to recognise and reward excellence on both sides of the industry.

The widespread support for The Gift Awards, now in their second great and glorious year, has seen another exceptionally strong roster of sponsors, as well as a high level of engagement with the Gift of the Year and The Greats Awards by all who entered, nominated and judged, further underlining their importance and status of these accolades that do the industry proud.

The Greats Awards will be revealed during the evening, and afterwards, everyone is invited to let their hair down at the post-Awards disco, enjoy the casino, and do some networking!

Uniting the gift industry, the winners of The Giftware Association’s Gift of the Year (GOTY) product awards, and The Greats gift retailer awards, will be revealed at tonight’s fabulous black tie awards here at the glittering Royal Lancaster

Hotel in London.

While the Gift of the Year Awards celebrate product excellence, innovation and creativity, The Greats Awards – which celebrate their 21st anniversary this year – shine the spotlight on gift independents and multiples that demonstrated

Of course we can’t wait to get the party started, and what better way than a glass of bubbly at the drinks reception which will be followed by a delicious Awards dinner, specially created by the chefs at the Royal Lancaster.

The fabulous winners of the Gift of the Year Awards and

With such a stellar line-up of gift companies and gift retailers, we’d like to congratulate each and every one of our fantastic finalists and wish them all the very best of luck.

Have a fabulous evening everyone!

Sarah Ward, ceo, The Giftware Association

Sue Marks, editor, Progressive Gifts & Home/GiftsandHome.net

Above: London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel.

Sarah Ward, ceo, The Giftware Association (left) and Sue Marks, editor of Progressive Gifts & Home/GiftsandHome.net.

The UK Gift Awards combine the Gift of the Year (GOTY) awards programme that are wholly owned by The Giftware Association (GA) and The Greats gift retailer awards, that are wholly owned by Max Publishing.

The united awards event has been organised by Max Publishing in consultation with the GA. The ticketing has been the responsibility of Clare Hollick of Createvents while Max Live Events has undertaken the stage and AV production.

WITH THANKS TO . . .

Our Fabulous Sponsors . . .

The Gift Awards 2023 have been enthusiastically supported by a strong roster of sponsors. These include… Ashleigh & Burwood; Aspin; Autumn Fair; Bira; Brand Licensing Europe (BLE); British Allied Trades Federation (BATF); Carte Blanche Greetings (CBG); Crafter’s Companion; Crumble & Core; Exposé Travel; Gift Republic; The Giftware Association; Gisela Graham; Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair; Home & Gift; HousewaresNews.net; Joe Davies; Lesser & Pavey; Life Charms; Method UK; N. Smith; Products of Change; Progressive Gifts & Home; Progressive Greetings Live; Qalara; Source Home & Gift; Sourcing Support Asia; Splatter; Spring Fair; Start Licensing; Talking Tables; Top Drawer; Trade Counter UK; Wallace & Gromit and Widdop & Co.

Our Headline Sponsor

Spring & Autumn Fair is delighted to continue its support of The Gift Awards as headline sponsor,” comments Nicola Meadows, Hyve Group’s divisional managing director for the Retail, Manufacturing and Engineering Division.

“It was fantastic to host all of the entries and judges at Spring Fair for the judging of the Gift of the Year awards, and we look forward to celebrating the winners at The Gift Awards tonight.

“The Gift Awards continue to be vital in uniting the gift industry with the amalgamation of the Gift of the Year Awards alongside the celebration of great retailers with The Greats Awards. It is a not-to-be-missed event for the gift industry.”

Above: Hyve Group’s Nicola Meadows.

Extra thanks to…

Crumble & Core... for designing the sparkling boxed earring tickets. “The Gift Awards are about celebrating the very best of UK gifting products and retailers, and as tonight kicks off with a cocktail reception, we chose a vibrant cocktail of reds, yellows and greens which really pop on the duck egg blue background,” explains co-founder Louise Pike. “The earrings top off the cocktail design with extra sparkle making it a lovely surprise gift for the recipient.”

Above: Just the ticket from Crumble & Core.

Clarion. . . for sponsoring the fabulous pre-dinner drinks reception at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel.

Qalara. . . for supplying the journals, featuring a handspun, handloom woven Tusser wild silk cover sourced from the weaver community in Bhagalpur, situated on the Southern banks of the holy Ganges river in India. The pages are made from high quality handmade paper, crafted by artisans. Left: Journals have been supplied by Qalara.

The Silver Crane Co.. . . for its unique, limited edition Motif mint tins featuring premium, vegan friendly peppermints, free from sugar and aspartame.

The Greats Awards 2023: Finalists

The fabulous Greats retailer finalists are the result of an industrywide poll of gift suppliers, reps, agents and self-nominations.

Amazing Raffle Prizes

Please dig deep for The Gift Awards raffle, where there are fabulous prizes to be won! All monies raised on the night will be divided between The Benevolent Society and The Light Fund.

The Benevolent Society is a charitable society of the British Allied Trades Federation (of which the GA is a part) and financially assists individuals who have worked within the giftware, jewellery, surface engineering, travel goods and fashion accessories industries. The Society also helps individuals starting or progressing their career journeys in these industries through bursaries to help with their studies.

The Light Fund is a registered charity (with Max Publishing directors Jakki Brown and Ian Hyder two of its founders) which raises money for charity projects that help men, women and children all over the world. It has now raised over £2m since its inception in 2004 and has changed the lives of thousands.

Making Beautiful Music

On the music front, get ready to enjoy stand out performances throughout the evening from Mike Braye, a singer/guitarist with over 20 years performing experience. His eclectic repertoire spans six decades, drawing from the finest rock, pop and indie artists. With a stomp box, live looper and vocal harmoniser he brings acoustic covers to life.

Expect to hear anything from The Beatles to Amy Winehouse, Oasis to Kings Of Leon!

Laugh Out Loud

Hosting tonight’s fabulous Awards ceremony, as well as bringing her unique brand of humour to the event, is American comedian and writer Sara Barron, one of the fastest-rising comedians of her generation. Following her 2018 debut at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe, Sara was nominated for Best Newcomer at both the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and the Chortle Awards.

A powerhouse live act, Sara has taken three critically acclaimed stand-up hours, For Worse (2018), Enemies Closer (2019), and Hard Feelings (2022) to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and had multiple runs in London’s Soho Theatre. Her shows have received rave reviews from publications including The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, The Evening Standard and The Scotsman. Now a regular face on television, Sara’s credits include Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You? and 8 Out of 10 Cats. She has also featured on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show and Woman’s Hour.

Sara also co-created and co-hosts the hit Succession recap podcast Firecrotch and Normcore which has previously featured guests including Jesse Armstrong, Self-Esteem, Chris Addison and Lorraine Kelly.

Right: Motif mints from The Silver Crane Co.

Above: Singer/guitarist Mike Braye.

Above: The winners of The Greats 2022 and the GOTY 2022 awards on stage with their trophies at the event last May.

Above: Comedian Sara Barron.

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LONDON, SOUTH, SOUTH EAST & EAST ANGLIA

CRITERIA: Independent gift retailers in London, the South, South East and East Anglia who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the past year, to include their range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

Maybugs, Bexhill-on-Sea, Eastbourne and

Two Ducks, Woking

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Lovely Libby’s, Rayleigh

Category sponsored by

Brand Academy, Kensington and South Bank

Hailsham

MIDLANDS & WALES

CRITERIA: Independent gift retailers in the Midlands & Wales who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the past year, to include their range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

2023 FINALISTS

Reflections,

Cornucopia, Worcester

Nest, Stoneygate, Broughton Astley and Thurlaston Garden Centre

No.14 Ampthill, Ampthill

Ian Snow, Machynlleth

Joco Interiors, Nuneaton

Nantwich and Rugeley

NORTH, NORTHERN IRELAND & SCOTLAND

CRITERIA: Independent gift retailers in the North, Northern Ireland and Scotland who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the past year, to include their range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

Nora’s Interiors & Gifts, Ilkley Paper Tiger, Edinburgh

Category sponsored by

Doodle & Boom, Bangor

Serendipity House, Kirkham

WEST & SOUTH WEST

CRITERIA: Independent gift retailers in the West and South West who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the past year, to include their range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

2023 FINALISTS

The Bay Tree, Devizes and Marlborough

The Rowan Tree, Budleigh Salterton

Highworth Emporium, Highworth

Out of the Blue, Totnes

Something Different Gift Shop, Swindon

Strawberry Blue, Bradford-on-Avon

BEST NEWCOMER GIFT RETAILER

CRITERIA: A new independent gift shop which has opened in the UK since January 2020, showing excellence in all areas of the retail spectrum over the past year, to include their range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

House Interiors,

Hummingbird Gifts & Homewares, Sidmouth

Category sponsored by

Thirsk

Just Lily Jewellery Home & Gift, Porthleven

Miracle on King Street, Ludlow

BEST SPECIALIST MULTIPLE RETAILER OF GIFTS

(4 OR MORE SHOPS)

CRITERIA: Retailers with four or more shops demonstrating excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the past year. This includes product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, window and product display, as well as commitment to the gift sector.

2023 FINALISTS

BEST DEPARTMENT STORE RETAILER OF GIFTS

CRITERIA: The category is open to individual independent department stores, or a specific branch of a department store multiple, that has shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum in the past year. This includes product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, window and product display, as well as commitment to the gift sector.

Norwich

John Lewis & Partners

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Nicholls, Abergavenny, Brecon and Crickhowell

Morleys Stores

BEST NON-SPECIALIST RETAILER OF GIFTS

CRITERIA: The category is open to independent or multiple retailers for whom gifts are not their main product focus, to include visitor attractions, museums and supermarkets. Retailers should demonstrate excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the past year, to include their range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

2023 FINALISTS

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The Apple Orchard, West Wycombe

Colchester Zoo, Colchester

Bringing The Outside In, Wells-Next-The-Sea

Broadway Tower Country Park, Broadway

Natural History Museum, London

Williams of Audlem, Audlem

BEST GARDEN CENTRE RETAILER OF GIFTS

CRITERIA: The category is open to all independent or multiple garden centres demonstrating excellence in gift and homewares over the past year.

Perrywood Garden Centre, Tiptree

Category sponsored by

Longacres Garden Centres

Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Orpington

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Brecon

BEST IN STORE/WINDOW DISPLAY

CRITERIA: The category is open to retailers whose window and/or in-store displays are either specific to one product range, or of a more generic nature, demonstrating originality and maximum visual impact.

SUPPORTERS

HEADLINE

MiMi, Hartley Wintney, Woking and Wokingham

Brocante, eight stores in the South West

House Interiors, Thirsk

Etcetera, Hitchin

Garsons, Esher and Titchfield

Mooch, Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn

BEST RETAILER INITIATIVE

CRITERIA: This category is open to all retailers who have undertaken a specific development or initiative over the past year that was instrumental in increasing retail growth of gift products, e.g. through promotions, website activity, a staff training programme or a customer loyalty programme.

2023 FINALISTS

The Herbary, Troon For its Calling All Sock Testers promotion

Highworth Emporium, Highworth For its Shop Like A Royal At Highworth Emporium promotion

Lovely Libby’s, Rayleigh For its Christmas Gift Guide themed ‘Lives’

Maybugs, Bexhill-on-Sea, Eastbourne and Hailsham

For its Supporting Independents This Christmas campaign

Category sponsored by

Perrywood Garden Centre, Tiptree

For its Step Back in Time initiative

Serendipity House, Kirkham

For Its ‘Live Live’ event

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GIFT OF THE YEAR 2023

GOTY Judges Cast Their Votes . . .

Following a first round of online judging last December, the Gift of the Year’s live product judging, organised by The Giftware Association, took place across all four days of Spring Fair in February, with a record-breaking turn out from over 60 judges. What impressed the judges most was newness, innovation, quality and the sustainability credentials of the shortlisted products.

Hall 5 at February’s Spring Fair provided an ideal venue for leading names in gift retail, as well as experts in the fields of sustainability, licensing and gift trade media, to come together to assess and judge the shortlisted products submitted for this year’s Gift of the Year competition.

Over 100 industry experts comprised the judging panel this year - the highest in the

competition’s history - with shortlisted companies enjoying seeing their products put in front of a huge number of influential retailers.

“The newness was fantastic this year, with many products I cannot wait to stock in all Lark stores,” stated Priya Aurora-Crowe, co-owner of 13

Lark gift and lifestyle shops in South London, West London and Woking. “The quality was second to none and the retail price was fair for most entries.”

Jo Williams, owner of Joco Interiors in Nuneaton, was equally enthusiastic: “This year’s shortlisted products were absolutely fantastic across all the categories, and seeing them up close made some of them really stand out.  I especially loved judging the home fragrance category, as my shop is always filled with fragranced gifts. I saw some new lines which really impressed me.”

She continued: “Across the board I enjoyed seeing new products from companies I had not seen within the Gift of the Year awards in previous years. The use of sustainable materials and innovative ideas were what drew me to vote for the products I selected from each category. Following the voting process, I spoke to some of the suppliers with a view to stocking their products in the shop.”

Carol Bairstow, owner of Pure Inspiration in the Isle of Man, added: “There were some

More GOTY Recognition

All Gift of the Year finalists are also in with a chance of winning the coveted Judges’ Choice award tonight. In addition, The Giftware Association will also be announcing the Gift of the Year’s People’s Choice award at Harrogate Home & Gift in July, which is judged by the general public, enabling everyone to vote for their favourite product across all of the Gift of the Year categories.

The People’s Choice Award has again been opened up to all shortlisted products, with The Giftware Association hoping it will be its biggest year yet, affording an opportunity for a shortlisted company to get through to become the third People’s Choice winner.

wonderful products, and my initial thoughts were the packaging and presentation, and also asking myself if the product had the all-important ‘wow’ factor, and would I stock it in my shop. I was aware of the cost of products too, as, in the current climate, customers are looking to get the most for their money. I also had fun

Below, left to right: The live judging of the Gift of the Year competition took place across all four days of Spring Fair.

trying out some of the games and figuring out a few of the more complex gifts. It certainly was an interesting array of products.”

She added: “Once I’d finished judging, I bumped into several of the shortlisted companies and made a point of hopping onto their stands to learn more about them and their products, and also taking some information back to the Isle of Man with me.”

Caroline Ranwell, owner of Hugs & Kisses in Tettenhall, concurred. “I really enjoyed it as there was such a diverse range of top quality, innovative gifts. It was so difficult to choose between them. I ended up spending most of the morning looking at them all. Since the judging, I have placed orders with some of the companies. It was a great way of sourcing new products, especially as some of them were completely different to anything we have ever stocked before.”

Andrea Pinder, owner of Presentation Cards & Gifts in Barrowford, also found the judging day fascinating. “There were so many lovely products. I ordered the Love Coco coconut bowls and Cotton & Grey’s sentiment relaxing candles, with several other shortlisted products on my list to order.”

With sustainability at the forefront of most retailers’ minds, Helena Mansell-Stopher, founder and ceo of Products of Change, (the sustainability membership, education platform and resource hub), highlighted: “Judging the Gift of the Year’s Ethical and Sustainable category has been

a real delight over the last two years, but what I have loved the most is seeing the increase in companies sending nominations through for this category, and also, the level of change the industry is making. To see companies being truly innovative is the biggest privilege of all.”

Gift of the Year organisers The Giftware Association (GA) confirmed that the Gift of the Year product display also attracted non-judges to the area, who were on the look-out for the next best products featured in the shortlist, with a lot of trade contacts shared, and interest in all the shortlisted products.

“It was great to be back at Spring Fair to live judge again and for longer, allowing more judges to complete their inperson judging which we know is so important,” said the GA’s PR and marketing manager Chris Workman.

“What we learned from this year was that the area attracted a great deal of attention from non-judges, who were looking for great products, so we hope that businesses who were exhibiting benefitted from extra traffic as a result of GOTY, as well as nonexhibitors also receiving interest and follow ups.”

As Chris pointed out: “Being

able to hold the judging during Spring Fair – the most important exhibition on the gift industry’s calendarmakes perfect sense for the future, and speaking to judges on the day we found that this was a great time for them to buy from the Gift of the Year contenders and go and meet the companies behind the products.”

Adding her views, The Giftware Association’s ceo, Sarah Ward, said: “We’re delighted that Gift of the Year 2023 has been so well supported by the whole gift community - from Hyve Group’s commitment as headline sponsor to our strong roster of category sponsors –in addition to the widespread engagement from the

suppliers who entered, and the great care and attention to detail from our enthusiastic judges. I can’t wait for everyone to celebrate together at The Gift Awards tonight!”

Above left and right: Judges peruse the shortlisted products. Right: The Giftware Association’s PR and marketing manager Chris Workman (left) and ceo Sarah Ward. Below right: Jo Williams, owner of Joco Interiors, is shown judging the home fragrance category.

BEST BEAUTY, BATH & SPA PRODUCT OR RANGE

Filthy Gorgeous Box Sets from Go La La! Category sponsored by

Eau Lovely from Enesco

Morphee from Whitestep

Handmade Soaps Collection from BrambleWood Soap Co

BEST BRANDED GIFT PRODUCT OR RANGE

CRITERIA: Any product linked to well-known characters or brands of licensed from celebrated designers, organisations and other household names.

2023 FINALISTS

Build Your Own Wallace & Gromit Rocket from Build Your Own Kits

M&S Colin & Percy Baking Kits In A Bottle from The Bottled Baking Co

Disney Home Collection from Widdop & Co

Emma Bridgewater Brighter World Tins Collection from Elite

V&A Bookaroo Collection from If

Peter Rabbit Pop Up Card Collection from Cardology

It was a really enjoyable experience attending PG Live. We found many new brands, and the food was great!

I am already looking forward to attending in 2023.

PG Live is one of the most important shows for us as we use it specifically to find new and upcoming publishers, and this year was the best ever! The show continues to be one of our favourites, not just because of the density of high quality suppliers but also because it’s such a pleasurable experience to attend.

Greg Rose, co-owner of Maybugs, Eastbourne, Hailsham and Bexhill-on-Sea

Priya Crowe, co-owner of Lark London

Lots of happy, shiny people are looking forward to PG Live 2023…

BEST CARDS, WRAP & STATIONERY PRODUCT OR RANGE

CRITERIA: Gifts you can write in, with or on, such as diaries, calendars, notebooks, pens, pencils as well as greeting cards and giftwrappings.

2023 FINALISTS

Boxed Sterling Silver Jewellery

Greeting Cards from Crumble & Core

Refillable & Recycled Weekly Planners

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Plantable Calendar from Little Green Paper Shop

Fabulously Flat Paper Pens from If

Nebula Gift Wrap from Wendy Bell Designs

from VENT for Change

Plantable Christmas Crackers from Little Green Paper Shop

BEST CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL &/OR PRESCHOOL PRODUCT OR RANGE

CRITERIA: Toys, gifts and gadgets for children and infants.

2023 FINALISTS

Grow Your Own Name from Global Journey

Mini Sausage Dog In A Little Box from Rex

Grubs & Bugs Little Green Fingers Gardening Range from Fallen Fruits Category sponsored by

The Sockettes from The Puppet Company & Wilberry Toys

Make Your Own Dinosaur Timeline & World Map from Clockwork Soldier

The Space Station from Puzzle Post

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BEST COMMEMORATIVE & COLLECTABLE PRODUCT OR RANGE

2023 FINALISTS

The Jubilee Collection from Sew Heart Felt

Natural History Museum Hope the Whale Jewellery And Accessories Range from Just Trade

David Bowie Album Jigsaw Puzzle from NMR

Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Collection from Victoria Eggs

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Corgi Toys James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 from Blue14 D2C

BEST CONTEMPORARY GIFT PRODUCT OR RANGE

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Scion Living Baby Collection from Enesco Category sponsored by

Samantha Morris Mug & Pet Bowl Set from Mclaggan Smith Mugs

Velvet Accordion Lamp from Gingko Design

Seeded Pet Loss Sympathy Gift from Letterbox Love

BEST DESIGN & CRAFT PRODUCT OR RANGE

CRAFTin Paint by Numbers Gingerbread House from The Silver Crane Company

The Letterbox Craft Gift Range from Gin Etc

Go Genius Times Tables Board Game from Whiz Kid Games

BEST ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE GIFT PRODUCT OR RANGE

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The Honest Bottle from Honest

Filthy Gorgeous Collection from Go La La!

Trashy BackPack from Trashy Bags Africa

Reusable Silicone Straws In Handy Travel Tins from The Silicone Straw Company

BEST FASHION ACCESSORIES &/OR JEWELLERY PRODUCT OR RANGE

Recognised Statement Popons Pendants from Recognised

Recycled Lorry Curtain and Inner Tube ‘Martha’ Tote Bag from Cycle of Good

The Whisky Watch from Fiodh

Recycled Polycarbonate Sunglasses from PoM

Hippy Go Lucky Oddsocks Collection from Sock Academy

BEST FESTIVE &/OR OCCASIONS PRODUCT OR RANGE

from Marvling Bros

Festive Gingerbread Cat Playhouse from Puckator

Rudolph Reindeer Festive Laundry Balls from Little Beau Sheep

Puzzling Crackers from Puzzle Post

Festive Village Matchstick Puzzles Alternative Christmas Cracker Set from Marvling Bros

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BEST FOOD &/OR DRINK GIFT PRODUCT

OR RANGE

Giant Moneybox Popcorn Bottle from Popcorn Kitchen

Personalised Glass Chopping Boards from Dinky Artist

Steak & Chips Gift Sets from Ross & Ross Gifts

Trilogy Microfarm Kit from Teeny Greeny

BEST GAMES PRODUCT OR RANGE

Phone Escape Room - Escape From Shackle Prison from Boxer Gifts

Sounds Fishy From Big Potato Games

Hexagone from Professor Puzzle

The Missed Flight from Puzzle Post

BEST HOME & GARDEN PRODUCT OR RANGE

Grow Your Own Name from Global Journey

Peter Rabbit Grow Your Own Herbs from Fizz Creations

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Solar-Powered Light-Up Terrarium from Gift Republic

Wildlife Botanical Wallpaper Collection from Lola Design

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BEST HOME FRAGRANCE PRODUCT OR RANGE

ORGANISED BY

from The Foxglove Tree

Nature’s Garden Large Pots Collection from St Eval Category sponsored by

HEADLINE SUPPORTERS

Luxury Fragrance Range From The Cahm Collective

Thermochromic Scented Candle Range from Candlemeleon

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Pick + Mix Soya Wax Melts from Freckleface

BEST INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT OR RANGE

ORGANISED BY

BosilunLife Nordic Moments Butter Dish from AllGoodThings

Category sponsored by

NarraTé - Planet from Narrafood Publishing

HEADLINE SUPPORTERS

BosilunLife Nordic Moments Breakfast Mugs Gift Set from AllGoodThings 59 page

Nordic Custom-Made Dart Boards from AllGoodThings

BEST KITCHEN & DINING PRODUCT OR RANGE

Personalised Glass Chopping Boards from Dinky Artist

Category sponsored by

Mr Creations Ice Cream Station from Fizz Creations

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The Slogan Dinnerware and Glassware Range from Yvonne Ellen Home

Samantha Morris Mug & Pet Bowl Set from Mclaggan Smith Mugs

MY GIFT OF ALL TIME

HEADLINE SUPPORTERS

from Sock Academy

DIY Terrarium Kit from Fallen Fruits

Refillable Candle from The One Co Cheshire

Classic Cuddly Paddington Bear from Rainbow Designs

William Morris At Home Canine Companion Dog Walker’s Kit from Heathcote & Ivory

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BEST NOVELTY, TECH &/OR GADGETS PRODUCT OR RANGE

Flexilight Rechargeable Collection from Thinking Gifts Category sponsored

Drum Light Speaker from Gingko Design

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Leaf Cleaning Tongs from Kikkerland designed by WITH Creative

Mr Lint Pet Hair or Dust Remover from Kikkerland designed by WITH Creative

BEST GIFT UNDER £15

from Widdop & Co

Mindful Picture Books For from Fox Under The Moon

Reusable Silicone Straws In Handy Travel Tins from The Silicone Straw Company

Category sponsored by

Seeded Pet Loss Sympathy Gift from Letterbox Love

Stojo Pocket Cup from Auteur

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JUDGES CHOICE

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2023

Which product will win the Judges’ Choice this year?

2019 BBQ Smoking Kit from Hot Smoked

2021 Filthy Gorgeous Soaps from GoLaLa

2020 Squelch Wellies from Squelch Wellies

2018 Octogon One Desklight from Gingko Designs

2022 The Plantable Children’s Book from Willsow

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

CRITERIA: This very special award will be presented to an individual who has contributed greatly to the UK gift industry. Nominations were invited from across the industry, with the worthy winner coming from the retail or supply side of the trade.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

WHO WILL BE THIS YEAR’S HERO?

Winner 2021 Bob Illingworth, former chairman, Widdop & Co. (awarded posthumously)

Winner 2011 Martin, Sam and Julian Rayner (pictured is Martin Rayner), director of Lakeland

Winner 2012 Oliver Tress, founder and md of Oliver Bonas

Winner 2013 Gisela Graham, founder and md of Gisela Graham

Winner 2014 Ken Johnson, md of Enesco Europe

Winner 2015 Mike Burgess, md of Parlane

Winner 2016

Andrew Illingworth, sales director of Widdop & Co.

Winner 2017

David Hicks, md of Really Good/Soul

Winner 2018

John Athwal OBE, founder and md of Premier Decorations

Winner 2019

Henri Davis, independent retail advisor and buyer

Winner 2020 Will Gatacre, co-founder and md of Jellycat

Winner 2022

Ronnie Pavey, chairman of Lesser & Pavey

Travel Services for Members of

Exposé Travel is proud to be an associate member of The GA and would like to offer services to all members for travel to Exhibitions worldwide, as well as your company travel to anywhere in the world. We are exclusive travel partners to Max Publishing, organisers of tonight’s event.

TRADE EXHIBITIONS:

If you are looking to travel to any of the following Exhibitions, please let us know if we may be of help with your hotel reservations for the UK Shows and flights and hotels for any of the overseas Shows:

Harrogate Home and Gift Show – 16th to 19th July 2023

We are pleased to offer you hotels in Harrogate to suit all budgets.

Autumn Fair, Birmingham – 3rd to 6th September 2023 Hotels at and near the NEC Birmingham as well as Birmingham City Centre.

CORPORATE TRAVEL:

Top Drawer, London – 10th to 12th September 2023

Hotels close to London Olympia.

NY Now – Javits Centre New York. Autumn Edition 13th to 16th August 2023. Winter Edition – 4th to 7th February 2024. We are pleased to offer you great airfares as well hotels in Manhattan.

Exposé Travel works with most of the major airlines and has access to special fares with all major airlines and can save you several pounds over the cheapest fares offered by the airlines themselves, in any class of travel. Plus, when things change you call me – Paul – not a call centre!

Exposé Travel also works with some of the largest hotel brokers and are able to offer you great rates at hotels throughout the world at any time of the year.

SO WHO’S SITTING WHERE?