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hen we started planning for this year’s awards at the end of 2019, we settled on the theme of California Dreamin’, of carefree times and long sunny days – a fantasy for us all right now! The important thing though is that The Henries Awards event brings everyone together for a shared evening, celebrating everything that is great about our industry – the fabulous people, the wonderful products, the strong relationships and the tenacious spirit which connects us all. Greeting cards have really come into their own like never before over the last nine months, providing an invaluable tangible way of showing how much we care to our friends, families and colleagues at a time when we have not been able to see them physically. The determined efforts of retailers, publishers, agents, trade suppliers and overseas distributors to keep the cogs of this wonderful industry turning, against tough restrictions and a challenging landscape, meant that we just had to find a way for The Henries to happen. Thanks to the wonders of technology, the entering and judging all took place online this year and the Awards Ceremony (and pre and post celebrations) are being hosted on the impressive Hopin digital platform. Though it is a great shame that there will not be the usual real hugs of congratulations, the crazy dancing and the late night/early morning chit chat in the bar, the beauty of holding the event virtually is that everyone can be there, meaning this year’s Henries audience will be the largest and most international ever… Thanks for being a part of it! Jakki Brown, Warren Lomax, Tracey Arnaud, Jim Bullough, Mark Grayson and Clare Hollick The Henries’ California Dreamin’ team
Above: How time flies…PG’s Warren Lomax and Jakki Brown at the first ever Henries, 25 years ago! Left: While everyone is invited to The Henries, a special keepsake ticket was created for the event. It was designed by The Art File’s lead designer Lucie Whitehead and beautifully printed by Windles with the board kindly supplied by Fedrigoni.
A great big thank you to all The Henries sponsors who had little hesitation in coming onboard and supporting the move to a virtual event. This year’s Henries sponsors are Abbotprint, Alpha Colour Printers, Aspin, EBB Paper, Enveco, Fedrigoni, Foilco, GCA, Gould Paper Sales UK, Herbert Walkers, The Imaging Centre, Jehane, Loxleys, Loxleys Digital, LB Warehousing, Progressive Greetings Live, The Sherwood Group, Skylight Media, Spring Fair and Autumn Fair, UK Envelope Centre and Windles Group.
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Below: Sir Henry Cole, the namesake of The Henries caricatured as King Cole, in Vanity Fair in 1871.
Below: The logo for The Henry Cole Classic Award.
The Henries are named after Sir Henry Cole – so who was he?
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The UK greeting card industry has a lot to thank a certain Victorian philanthropist, inventor and culturist who went by the name of Henry Cole. Not only did he introduce the first ever commercially produced Christmas card, but was also a pioneer of the Penny Post (which safeguarded a quick and efficient postal service) and was director of the V&A Museum which remains a source of inspiration of many of today’s greeting card creatives. With these ‘claims to fame’ he was the ideal namesake of the greeting card industry’s product awards - The Henries.
t was back in 1843, finding himself too busy to write letters to all his acquaintances at Christmas time, that Henry Cole, commissioned his friend, John Calcott Horsley, a British narrative painter to design a card. This significant Christmas card features a central hand-coloured image of a family party in progress, above the greeting ‘A merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You’ and is flanked by two much simpler images of the poor being tended. A batch of 1,000 of the cards - only 5” x 3” in size and postcard format - were printed on a lithograph stone and then hand-coloured by a professional colourer. Henry sent some of the cards to his family and friends including his personal messages of goodwill for the festive season, but the remainder of the cards he sold through a stationers shop in London’s Old Bond Street for one shilling (5p) each. There are now only be around only 10 of the original 1,000 Henry Cole cards in existence many of the cards were destroyed by the puritans of the day – known as Muggletonians - as the image depicted children drinking wine, which was considered inappropriate to Victorian sensibilities. Thankfully, one of the original cards is safe and not too far away! In December 2005 one of original cards (that was sent to a Miss Tripsack, a close friend of the poetess Elizabeth BarrettBrowning) came up for auction at an obscure auction house in Devizes in Wiltshire.
The auctioneer, Alan Aldridge, kept a promise that he had made to PG’s Jakki Brown that he would not publicise the card being up for auction to the American market. (A card Sir Henry had sent to his grandmother had been sold via the same auction house to a private US investor only a few years previously, for £22K). Determined to safeguard this precious treasure of UK greeting card history and keep it within the nation, PG’s Jakki Brown was successful in her bid for this very special Christmas card. Sir Henry’s legacy continues strongly, with hundreds of card publishers, thousands of retailers and a strong band of dedicated suppliers perpetuating the wonderful habit of buying and sending greeting cards that are reverred throughout the world.
Inset: Sir Henry Cole was the director of the V&A which remains a source of inspiration for many greeting card designers today.
Above: This 177 year old 5” x 3” piece of cardboard represents an important part of our cultural heritage – the world’s first commercially produced Christmas cards that was introduced by Sir Henry Cole back in 1843. This card, from the initial 1,000 batch, was sent to Miss Tripsack, a close friend of the poetess Elizabeth BarrettBrowning and is now owned by PG’s Jakki Brown. Left: PG’s Jakki Brown fulfilled a dream by successfully bidding for one of the few remaining examples of the world’s first commercially produced Christmas cards.
Henry Cole was awarded a knighthood for his work on The Great Exhibition by Queen Victoria in 1875. He was often referred to in the press as Old King Cole. He was known to have the close personal backing of the Queen, and especially of the Prince Consort, who when he needed a facilitator for one of his key projects, reportedly used to say: "We must have steam, get Cole." As well as being a philanthropic civil servant, Sir Henry adopted the pseudonym of Felix Summerly for his more commercial activities. These included designing a prize-winning teapot that was manufactured by Minton. As Felix Summerly, he also wrote a series of children's books, including A book of stories from The home treasury; A hand-book for the architecture, sculpture, tombs, and decorations of Westminster Abbey (1859); An Alphabet of Quadrupeds (1844); and The most delectable history of Reynard the Fox.
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The Henries Judging Process
From dreamin’ to reality The theme for this year’s Henries awards was set at the start of the year as California Dreamin’, aiming to capture some of the upbeat sunny vibes of the US West Coast in the 60s. Not letting a pandemic get in the way of recognising and rewarding the best in UK greeting card design, the entering and judging process was taken online, with the winners being announced on December 10 at what promises to be the biggest virtual industry Christmas party ever. Here, we explain The Henries judging process which sees dreams becoming reality. Buyers from John Lewis, Scribbler, Fortnum & Mason, Waterstones, Paperchase, Card Factory, WHSmith, Cardzone, Sainsbury’s, Clintons, Moonpig, RHS and Oliver Bonas, as well as a host of leading small groups (including Between the Lines, House of Cards, Postmark, Gee Tees, Mooch, Zo & Co, 3 Wishes, Baileys and Utility) and an incredible array of independents, scrutinised over 9,000 greeting card and giftwrappings which were submitted into The Henries 2020 to arrive at the worthy finalists that are featured in all their glory in the following pages. While the ongoing effects and restrictions of the coronavirus resulted in a change to The Henries’ entering and judging process this year, with both aspects taking place entirely online, this did not detract in any way from the quality and quantity of the entries, the thoroughness of the judges and the integrity of the judging process. The entire responsibility of judging the product entries and the Most Promising Young Designer or Artist award lay in the collective hands of the judging panel, that was made up entirely of retailers. Over the course of three weeks, they individually scrutinised the thousands of entries.
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The criteria for judging were: l Quality of Design l Quality of print, production and
manufacture l Appropriateness for the market
sector at which it is aimed l Value for money
Each judge voted for what they considered were the top six entries in each category. Six points were then assigned to all the top choices down to one point for the sixth choice. The points from all the judges were correlated to arrive at the winner and the other finalists in each category.
The independent judges 2020 Joining all the multiple buyers on The Henries’ judging panel were a huge bunch of independent retailers who spent many hours logged into the website, going through the thousands of entries. This knowledgeable bunch included Michelle Ellingham (Box of Delights); Andrea Pinder (Presentation); Anita Thorpe (Diverse); Anne Barber (In Heaven at Home); Sally Matson (Red Card); Brent Milburn (New Frames); Debbie and Jerry Brown (First Class Greetings); Denise Laird (Spirito); Fiona Trees (Memorable Moments); Georgina Black (Pretty Shiny Shop); Jane and Will Apps (Paper Turtle); Jo Georgiou (The Ark); Jo Sorrell (Cardies); Sarah Barrington (Blue Dog); Victoria Robinson (Wishes of Cockermouth); Martin and Joyce Fitch (The Card Hall); Liz Killick (Calladoodles); Maggie Wynn (Just Cards); Nigel Hamilton-Evans (Boroughbridge Post Office); Tim Gould (Objectables); Sonya HaandrikmanSibald (Celebrations); Sarah Laker (Marple Stationery Supplies); Fiona Fabien (Papyrus); Sarah Green (Wave and High Tide); Sarah Crees (Garsons); Nik Gornall (Romantica) and Rachael Barnes (Dragonfly Cards and Gifts). Above: Jo Georgiou, owner of The Ark, Stoke Newington in judging mode. Left: Penny Bailey, co-owner of Baileys with her dog Amber, who lay next to her feet for most of the weekend while she went through all the categories.
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The Henries Judging Process
Sitting in judgement Here are some snippets from just a few of the wonderful retailers who formed this year’s judging panel…
Right: Wishes’ Victoria Robinson, during a judging session on the Bank Holiday Monday, with a G&T in hand.
Penny Bailey, co-owner of Baileys (Ainsdale, Crosby and Maghull): “Being a Henries’ judge felt like such a responsibility, but I enjoyed it. There are so many talented artists out there. I've picked up a couple of publishers who I ordered from for the first time, which is a great added bonus.”
Nigel Williamson, co-owner of House of Cards, Home Counties mini group of card shops: “It was so great to see the creative flare - including in the new Lockdown Range category, many of which gave us all a laugh, which is much needed.” Above: Nigel Williamson in judging mode with his ‘best friend’, Oscar.
Jo Georgiou, owner of The Ark, Stoke Newington: “Wow, that was a mammoth task! Great to see so many entries, one advantage to judging online was the ease of gathering contacts. My notebook was bursting with new publishers and new ranges to check out. An order from Hole in my Pocket is already on its way. Fabulous to see more diversity. So much creativity in this industry and I love that greeting cards are an affordable, accessible way to own mini works of art!”
“Although a very different experience from judging The Henries in the flesh, it was fantastic to see so many ranges and card publishers together, especially at a time when we haven’t been able to visit tradeshows and see reps/agents regularly. It was so good to vote for publishers and ranges we’ve loved having in the store and sold well for us in hope they may receive recognition for being fabulous. But also so valuable to discover publishers we’ve not stocked or seen before. I have a collection of notes and screenshots from my experience as a judge to refer to when the time comes to be buying new. My favourite category was The Lynn Tait Most Promising Young Designer or Artist Award. It’s exciting to see younger talent and read about these designers. I also loved that this year there is a Best Lockdown Range! The publishers who entered this category all absolutely deserve recognition for putting to paper how we’re all feeling, finding the right words to send and/or giving a laugh when it was needed. All should be applauded for reacting in a positive way in a very challenging time.”
Jon May, co-owner of Mooch Gifts & Home, Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn: “Wow, that's a lot of cards! It gave me a handful of new suppliers to contact, so well worth doing - especially with the lack of trade shows!” Right: Mooch’s Jon May judging with a little help from his four-legged friend, Winston.
Yasmin Twist, card buyer of the Gee Tees group:
Sarah Moughtin, and Chloe Cartwright, buyer and buying assistant of John Lewis and Waitrose: “We contacted a few of the publishers whose entries caught our eye – we saw some really lovely designs! It was good to see the Black Lives Matter movement being incorporated into some designs, as it's something we are missing in the card market currently.”
Victoria Robinson, director of Wishes in Cockermouth:
“I loved the judging; it was a true privilege. There is so much wonderful product, created by the talent here in the UK. I could not miss any or skip over any entry as clearly so much love, passion, integrity and wonderful creativity abounds in all categories. We are so blessed with the artistic design that surrounds us in our industry.” Above: Chloe Cartwright was delighted to be part of The Henries 2020 judging panel.
Sarah and Paul Henderson, co-owners of the 3 Wishes group: “We so loved the opportunity to be a Henries judge. Although we thoroughly enjoy the normal social aspect of the physical judging days, this year's solution was perfect for us. It was great seeing lots of new designs, and definitely helps make up for the devastating lack of trade shows this year. It was also really good to focus on such a positive activity.”
And the final word has to go to... Sarah Laker, owner of Marple Stationery Supplies, who did not let her camping holiday interfere with her Henries’ judging commitment: “Just WOW! So much to look at!!!!! Really impressed with the standard, such an eclectic mix of amazing designs.” Right: Marple Stationery Supplies’ Sarah Laker, judging The Henries while on her family camping holiday!
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2020 Finalists
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l Cherelle Brown founder and creative director of KitsCH Noir l Rachel Burt designer for Hotchpotch London l Alex Gunn in-house artist for Ling Design l Lianne Harrison from founder and illustrator of Paperwhale Cards & Paper Goods
Cherelle Brown, founder and creative director of KitsCH Noir “I am motivated by the love and humour of my culture to create cards for the brand. Every day I am inspired by conversations and memories made with friends and family. I have a passion to fill the massive gap in the greeting card industry of being the brand that creates cards portraying black men and women in an endearing, positive and relatable light. I have been designing cards since 2017 - I love it so much that plan to be designing them for the rest of my life!”
Rachel Burt, designer for Hotchpotch London “I have been involved in designing cards since as long as I remember, crafting cards for family and friends throughout childhood. But my more professional involvement in greeting cards began in 2013 when I started freelancing for Tigerprint, part of Hallmark Cards after graduating from Manchester School of Art earlier that year. I have since had the privilege of working for a number of wonderful card publishers and worked alongside so many talented designers who inspire me daily. What I love about designing greeting cards is the diversity and freedom to use and develop a myriad of styles and techniques. There is no greater job satisfaction than seeing designs I have created in stores or proudly sat on someone’s mantelpiece!”.
Alex Gunn, in-house artist for Ling Design “Following a degree at De Montfort university and Glasgow School of Art in 2013, I started in the creative industry doing various internships and illustration jobs, joining GBCC as a mock-up artist in Gloucester in 2016 and progressing to illustrating greeting cards. I then joined Ling Design as an inhouse artist in 2018. I have a passion for illustrative storytelling and narratives, creating quirky characters and using a signature bold colour palette. I love to work with different mediums: digital illustration, acrylic painting and adding a bit of flair to every design, through fun finishes and use of composition, making every card a little piece of art to send for every occasion!”
Open to: All card designers under 35 on August 1 2019.
l Charlotte Mason senior designer of Woodmansterne Publications and The Proper Mail Company l Louise Mulgrew founder and creative director of Louise Mulgrew
Lianne Harrison, founder and illustrator of Paperwhale Cards & Paper Goods “I set up Paperwhale Cards & Paper Goods in 2014, after working as an illustrator for several years, and assistant buyer for gifts and stationery at Foyles bookshop in London. Discovering the creativity within the vast variety of greeting cards publishers in the UK, inspired me to illustrate my first collection. I illustrate all of Paperwhale’s papercut collage designs, taking inspiration from my love of nature and wildlife. I love visiting botanical gardens and greenhouses, and I'm passionate about plants!”
Charlotte Mason, senior designer of Woodmansterne Publications and The Proper Mail Company “I have worked as an in-house designer for Woodmansterne Publications and The Proper Mail Company for the last six years, since graduating with a degree in Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern Design. Drawing is my passion and I’m incredibly fortunate that I get to be creative every day! All of my designs start life as a hand drawn illustration which I then develop further using lots of techniques, from watercolour painting, embroidery, detailed pencil sketches and calligraphy to name a few. I strive to create original designs that tell a story, with contemporary colour palettes and carefully considered sentiment.
Louise Mulgrew, founder and creative director of Louise Mulgrew “I am the founder of Louise Mulgrew, a Brighton-based, eco-friendly greeting card brand that I launched in 2015. I'm a huge animal lover, and take most of my inspiration from nature, travelling and all the pets and animals I discover along the way. I work with pen and ink, watercolour and gouache and aim to keep a handmade feel in my final card designs, although with the addition of some digital editing on Procreate and Photoshop. The animals I paint are quite realistic proportion-wise, but their expressions and postures are somewhat stylised and I really try to capture the essence of their personality and bring in a bit of humour with the caption. THE HENRIES 2020
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Open to: This new award was open to all greeting card ranges or new designs (humorous and non-humorous) that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) to reflect lockdown times.
2020 Finalists
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l Camilla & Rose from Peartree Heybridge l Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made A Thing l Lockdown from Filthy Sentiments l Lockdown from Lucy Maggie Designs l Quentin Blake The New Normal from Woodmansterne Publications l Words of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
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Open to: All art greeting card ranges that have been launched or updated (with a minimum of eight designs) since August 2019.
2020 Finalists
in alphabetical order
l Country Set from Wrendale Designs l Explore & Treasure from Toasted Crumpet l Landmarks from I Drew This l National Trust Habitat from Woodmansterne Publications l Safari Party from Louise Mulgrew l Wildlife Botanical from Lola Design
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Open to: All greeting card ranges (of any design type) that are distributed via wholesale distributors or cash & carries that have been launched or updated (with a minimum of eight designs) since August 2019.
2020 Finalists
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l All That Shines from Simon Elvin l Aura from Kingfisher Cards l Everyday In-Stock Range from Out of the Blue Studios l Female Birthday from Simon Elvin l Isabel’s Garden from Simon Elvin l Shape Cut from Simon Elvin
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Open to: All greeting card ranges involving a licensing agreement that have been launched or updated (with a minimum of eight designs) since August 2019.
2020 Finalists
in alphabetical order
l Dad’s Army from Danilo Promotions l Disney Paper Wow from Hallmark Cards l Emma Bridgewater from Woodmansterne Publications l Harry Potter Pop Up from Cardology l Sara Miller London from The Art File l Snoopy from Hype Associates
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Open to: All humour greeting card ranges that have been launched or updated (with a minimum of eight designs) since August 2019.
2020 Finalists
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l Forest Fr1ends from Whale & Bird l Fred from Woodmansterne Publications l Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made A Thing l Holy Flaps from Redback Cards l Jeffrey and Janice from Bold & Bright l Words of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
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Open to: All children’s greeting card ranges that have been launched or updated (with a minimum of eight designs) since August 2019.
2020 Finalists
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l 3D Children’s Range from Alljoy Design l Hoopla from Paper Salad l Mouthies from Kali Stileman Publishing l Marzipan from Paper Rose l Milkshake from Janie Wilson l Spec-tacular from Hotchpotch
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Open to: All relations or occasions greeting card ranges that have been launched or updated (with a minimum of eight designs) since August 2019.
2020 Finalists
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l Bella from Cherry Orchard Publishing l Fiori Rosa from Rosanna Rossi l Hey Fresco from Wendy Jones-Blackett l Hey Girl from Pigment Productions l Hunky Dory from Paper Salad l Words of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
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Open to: All greeting card ranges aimed at men that have been launched or updated (with a minimum of eight designs) since August 2019.
2020 Finalists
in alphabetical order
l Elle Bleu from Belly Button Designs l Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made A Thing l Only Bloking from Sally Scaffardi Design l Pizazz for Men from Nigel Quiney Publications l Vertigo from The Art File l Vintage Words from Coulson Macleod
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Open to: This award was open to all greeting card designers and artists (employed or freelance) under the age of 35 on August 1 2019.
2020 Finalists
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l Diamond Blush from Five Dollar Shake l Dotty from Stop the Clock Design l Elle from Belly Button Designs l Pride from Mrs Lovesy l Modern Missy from Tache l Wooden Necklace Cards from Alljoy Design
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Open to: All photographic greeting card ranges that have been launched or updated (with a minimum of eight designs) since August 2019.
2020 Finalists
in alphabetical order
l BBC Springwatch from Abacus Cards l Clive Nichols from Woodmansterne Publications l Farmyard from Alex Sharp Photography l Landscape Photographer of The Year from UK Greetings l Say Cheese from Ohh Deer l Street Canvas from Brainbox Candy
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Open to: This award was open to all greeting card designers and artists (employed or freelance) under the age of 35 on August 1 2019.
2020 Finalists
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l Artist Notebook from UK Greetings l Cherished from Cherry Orchard Publishing l Floral Quotes from Seedlings Cards & Gifts l Love Unlimited from Pigment Productions l Piccadilly from Cinnamon Aitch l Thoughts of You from Words ‘n’ Wishes
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Open to: All giftwrapping collections that have been launched or updated (with a minimum of eight designs) since August 2019. Entries could either be a range of giftwrap sheets or a collection of wrappings (eg co-ordinating wrap, bags, boxes, ribbons etc).
2020 Finalists
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l Hand Marbled Paper from Paper Mirchi l Kew Gardens from Lagom Design l Louise Tiler Collection from Penny Kennedy l Paper Salad from Glick l Stephanie Dyment from Glick l The 2020 Gift Packaging Collection from The Art File
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Open to: This award was open to all traditional ‘words and sentiments’ greeting card ranges that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) since August 2019. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
2020 Finalists
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l Curious World from Icon l From the Heart from Toasted Crumpet l Good Vibes from Raspberry Blossom l Mindful Matters from Ling Design l Softly Spoken from Emma Bryan Design l Words of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
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Open to: This award was open to all cute greeting card ranges that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) since August 2019. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs which have been launched during the aforementioned dates could be entered.
2020 Finalists
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l Bella + Max from Paper Salad l Furry Friends from Louise Mulgrew l Go Wild from Stormy Knight l Opal from Woodmansterne Publications l Pawsome from Raspberry Blossom l Popcorn from Hotchpotch
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Open to: This award was open to all greeting card designers and artists (employed or freelance) under the age of 35 on August 1 2019.
2020 Finalists
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l Hunky Dory from Paper Salad l Kimono from Rocket68 l Millennial Wisdom from Paper Plane l Rubbish Cards from Stormy Knight l Snap To Grid from The Art File l Treasures from Raspberry Blossom
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Open to: This award was open to all cute greeting card ranges that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) since August 2019. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs which have been launched during the aforementioned dates could be entered.
2020 Finalists
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l Bread Sauce from Sally Scaffardi Design l Christmas Decoration Cards from Jessica Hogarth l Christmas Wreaths from Mrs Lovesy l Gold Foiled Christmas from Louise Mulgrew l Rococo from Woodmansterne Publications l Wildlife Botanical Christmas from Lola Design
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Open to: This award was open to all Christmas boxes or packs that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) since August 2019. These could be branded, own brand or charity products.
2020 Finalists
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l Bottle Brush from Five Dollar Shake l Cool Yule from Poet and Painter l Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made A Thing l Luxury Boxes from The Art File l Snow Angels from Wrendale Designs l Tree Wishes from 1 Tree Cards
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Open to: Greeting card ranges for the Spring Seasons occasions that have been launched or updated (with a minimum of eight designs) since August 2019.
2020 Finalists
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l Easter Collection from Stop the Clock Design l Gin & Frolics Mother’s Day from Rosie Made A Thing l Halcyon Days Easter from Laura Darrington Design l Love Valentine’s Day from Sally Scaffardi Design l Macaroon Mother’s Day from Janie Wilson l Number 78 Valentine’s Day from Belly Button Designs l Ohh Deer Father’s Day from Ohh Deer l Quicksilver Father’s Day from Wendy Jones-Blackett
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This award is for ranges that have stood the test of time. All winners of this award enter The Henry Cole Hall of Fame. The 2020 winner will join previous winners, which are Bestie from Paperlink, The Bright Side from Really Good, Eric the Penguin from GBCC, Forever Friends from Hallmark, Giggles from UKG, Ink Press from The Art File, Me to You from CBG, Medici Cards Blue Label from GBCC, On the Ceiling from Emotional Rescue, Pizazz from Nigel Quiney, Pop-Ups from Second Nature, Quentin Blake from Woodmansterne and Rainbow from Ling Design.
2020 Finalists
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l Down Memory Lane from Cherry Orchard Publishing l Gemma Correll from Ohh Deer l Genius from Woodmansterne Publications l Life Is Rosie from Cath Tate Cards l One Lump or Two from Holy Mackerel l Virtual Safari from Emotional Rescue
Down Memory Lane from Cherry Orchard Publishing Down Memory Lane features both the year of birth and the milestone age. The range features bright iconic artwork and a list of the main events from the year inside the card. The designs are refreshed every year as both the year and the age feature on the card, so there are always new designs coming out. The cards have wide appeal as they cover birthdays from 13 to 100 - with male and female designs. The popularity of the milestone birthdays led Cherry Orchard to introduce milestone anniversary cards too.
Gemma Correll from Ohh Deer Ohh Deer has been working with Gemma Correll since the company began 10 years ago and signed her exclusively for greeting cards five years ago. Gemma's work has become wellknown across the globe and focuses on everyday humour and mental health with Gemma often depicting herself in her illustrations - the honesty within her work tied in with a really clean style gives it an enduring appeal. Her most popular card 'I made it with my bum!' has been Ohh Deer’s biggest selling card over the last 10 years and shows no signs of slowing down.
Genius from Woodmansterne Publications A humour range which has completely stood the test of time - 11 years on and counting! The idea came from the publisher’s art director Ian Blake, after a conversation at a family celebration, about the misconceptions that children have and some of the innocent mistakes that they make in their school work and exams. Every one of us can identify with the humour and context which is sometimes naughty but never vulgar or offensive. A child's outlook on life will change a little with the march of time but their basic perceptions of the world around remain the same, giving the range its longevity and charm! CATEGORY SPONSOR
Life Is Rosie from Cath Tate Cards The Life is Rosie range was the first range Rosie Tate published when she joined her mum Cath Tate in the business. Quite a feat! Little did she know that the range would still be going strong over eight years later! Using retro images from old fashion magazines, Rosie created a range that is still a bestselling range all these years later. The range, with its bright colours and witty text, matched to vintage pictures has stood the test of time because of its versatility. It has stayed fresh and relevant because the images are timeless and the humour is accessible, relatable and up-to-date reflections on modern life and relationships.
One Lump or Two from Holy Mackerel After being approached by Erica Sturla with her fabulous designs Holy Mackerel launched One Lump or Two as a range of 36 cards, never dreaming that almost 10 years later it would have become a collection of around 400 cards, with Welsh and Polish language versions and a host of regional variations from Falmouth to Dumfries! The core of the range are the incredible polymer clay figures created by Erica, and the warm humour of the words which lend themselves to a huge breadth of occasions, from cards for cousins to 23rd anniversary cards!
Virtual Safari from Emotional Rescue This range has remained a bestseller both on the high street and in the grocers for the past 20 years. Its specialist design has just surpassed its 3000th design and the range continues to grow. The range has been expanded to cover seasons, occasions, relations and age.
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This award recognises the pivotal role publishers play in providing a good service to independent retailers. The finalists in this category were arrived at as a result of an exhaustive poll, involving over 2,500 independent greeting card retailers, who were each asked to nominate their top three card suppliers on the service front over the last year. These responses were then correlated, awarding three points to all first choices, two points to those mentioned as second choices and one point for all third choices. These points were then totalled to arrive as the dozen finalists. There are three awards in this category – a Bronze, Silver and ultimate Gold, that will be presented to the top three scoring suppliers in the retailer poll.
2020 Finalists
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l The Art File l Cherry Orchard Publishing l Dandelion Stationery l IC&G l Jonny Javelin l Nigel Quiney Publications l Noel Tatt l Pigment l Rosie Made A Thing l UK Greetings l Wendy Jones-Blackett l Woodmansterne Publications
Other serious contenders Other publishers who were ranked highly on the service front by retailers in the nominations, but just missed out on making it into the finals, are (shown in order of the votes):
13th = Hallmark 13th = Words ‘n’ Wishes 14th Second Nature 15th Cardigan Cards 16th Paper Salad 17th Wrendale Designs 18th Redback 19th Rachel Ellen Designs 20th Five Dollar Shake
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This prestigious award is presented to an individual who has contributed greatly to the UK greeting card industry. The winner can come from the retailing, publishing, wholesaling or the supply side of the trade. Nominations are sought from the entire industry for this special award.
The previous winners of this award are: 2019 - Simon Elvin - who received a special GCA Outstanding Contribution award. 2018 - Ged Mace (managing director of The Art File) 2017 - Rod Schragger and Trevor Schragger (co-owners of Second Nature) 2016 - Gary Rowley (ceo of UK Greetings) 2015 - John and Jennie Procter (founders and co directors of Scribbler) 2014 - Louise Tighe (founder of Paperlink) 2013 - Beth Genower and Matt Genower (founders of Five Dollar Shake) 2012 - Lynn Tait (former owner of The Lynn Tait Gallery and founder of The Ladder Club sadly now deceased) 2011 - Giles Andreae (creator of Purple Ronnie, Edward Monkton and co-creator of Happy Jackson) 2010 - Timothy Melgund (chief executive of Paperchase) 2009 - Keith Auty (former marketing director of UK Greetings) 2008 - Mike Bugler (former managing director of Clinton Cards) - Dennis Podmore (chairman of Windles sadly now deceased) 2007 - Clinton Lewin (former group managing director of Clinton Cards) - Debbie Lewin (former product development director of Clinton Cards) 2006 - Chris Dyson (joint managing director of Cardgains buying group)
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