The winners of the Gift Of The Year Awards 2018 were revealed at a ceremony held on Sunday February 4 (during the Spring Fair) at The Vox Conference Centre, adjacent to the NEC in Birmingham,
Product entries for 15 categories were judged by a selection of buyers from retailers including John Lewis, Ocado, Steamer Trading Cookshop, Notonthehighstreet.com, Jarrold, Blue Diamond Garden Centres, Fortnum & Mason, Haskins Garden Centres and Brookfields Garden Centre.
Henri Davis, chairman of The Giftware Association which organised the event, said: “This year stands out both for the number of entries and the wealth of innovative and exciting products that were entered.”
The 2018 Gift of the Year winners are:
BODY, BATH & HOME FRAGRANCE PRODUCT
Winner
Great British Bee Co Handcare Range, Great British Bee Co
Highly Commended
Animal Shaped Soaps, The Somerset Toiletry Co
Barber Pro Skin Revival Kit, BeautyPro
Home Solutions Range, Heyland & Whittle
CHILDREN’S GIFT
Winner
Fantastic Dragon 3D Colourables, OOLY
Highly Commended
Compendium, Widdop & Co
Little Nature Explorers, Emma Lawrence
Sweet Baby Dinosaur Rattles, Best Years
CONTEMPORARY GIFT
Winner
Octagon One Desk Light, Gingko Electronics
Highly Commended
10 Things… Loving Tree, Giggle Beaver
Great British Bee Co Handcare Range, Great British Bee Co
Urban Words, History & Heraldry
DESIGN & CRAFT
Winner
Handmade Artisan Gift Wrap Sheets, Paper Mirchi
Highly Commended
DIY Greenhouse Model Kit, Salveo
‘Love You to Pieces’ Cufflinks, Oh So Cherished
FASHION ACCESSORY
Winner
Sara Miller Silk Accessories, My Gifts Trade
Highly Commended
Beau & Elliot Lunch Totes, Navigate
Wrendale Scarves, Wrendale
FESTIVE & OCCASIONS
Winner
Christmas Roast Dinner Box, Ross & Ross Food
Highly Commended
Folksy Reindeer, Roger La Borde
Hoppy Easter Range, Ginger Ray
O-Deer, House of Marbles
GARDEN & OUTDOOR
Winner
Green Picnic Collection, Fallen Fruits
Highly Commended
Cow Watering Can, Apples to Pears
The Quintessential British Bird Range, Deco-Pak
Wildflowers for Wildlife Seedball Range, Project Maya
GENERAL GIFT
Winner
Hand-painted Gin Glass, Sunny by Sue
Highly Commended
Bookminders Page Markers, That Company Called If
Engraved Wallets, Leather Guild
My Memories Personalised Journal, Signature Gifts
GIFT FOOD
Winner
Indian Spice Tin with Handmade Silk Sari Wrap, Spice Kitchen
Highly Commended
The Ultimate Cheese Making Kit, The Big Cheese Making Kit
The XL Homemade Curing Kit, Bacon, Ross & Ross Food
GREETINGS & STATIONERY
Winner
Mono and Pastel Greeting Cards, Peace & Blessings
Highly Commended
Don’t Be Blue, Scratch and Smile, I Am A
The Nikki Strange Collection, Go Stationery
Write a Letter, Two Little Boys
HOME PRODUCT
Winner
Limited Edition Brighton Pavilion Print, I Drew This
Highly Commended
Elgin, Dartington Crystal
Emporium Agate Coasters, Talking Tables
So Cosy Dag Throw, So Cosy
HOT NOVELTY
Winner
Prosecco Pong, Talking Tables
Highly Commended
Buzz and Dotty Kneelers, Burgon & Ball
G&Tea Cocktail Set, Root7
Mystery Message Mug, Wow Stuff
KITCHEN & DINING
Winner
Recycled Apron Made from Old Denim, Ian Snow
Highly Commended
Big Peeler, New Soda
Orbit Centre, Sue Ure Maison
Sara Miller – The Chelsea Collection, Portmeirion Group
LICENSED PRODUCT
Winner
Natural History Museum Gift in a Tin Range, Apples to Pears
Highly Commended
David Walliams Most Curious Challenges Game, Lagoon Trading Co
Game of Thrones Dragon Egg Shot Glasses, Nemesis Now
Mystery Golden Snitch, Wow Stuff
UNDER £10
Winner
Gin & Tonic Handbag, Bath House
Highly Commended
Flamingo Bottle Opener, Gift Republic
Mr Beard Soaps, The Somerset Toiletry Co
Ultimate Pub Quiz, Paladone |