The Giftware Association is excited to announce the Shortlist for the 2019 Gift of The Year competition. The judges had their work cut out for the first round of online judging with over 1100 entries across 20 categories, but the shortlist has been decided, which you can view below. The next stage will be our much anticipated live judging day which brings the judges and products face to face in a secret location in Birmingham, where they will get to touch, hold and smell the shortlisted products to make their final choices.
Congratulations to all the companies who were lucky enough to make the shortlist and a huge thank you to everyone for all the amazing products, it has been a tough year this year for the judges with the amount of quality, design-led products on offer. The initial feedback from the judges was that this year has been made especially difficult with a wide selection of quality products.
“As ever, we are delighted by the diversity of products this year. We are blown away by some of our categories, particularly Ethical Gift and Design & Craft, which have each more than doubled our expectations,” said Luke Palmer, the competition’s project manager.
The winners from the live judging day will be kept under wraps and announced on the first evening of Spring Fair in February, at an all-inclusive ceremony on the main stage in Hall 20. Everyone is invited to see who the winners are, and IS an excellent opportunity for buyers and retailers to meet the people behind the products. Entry to the event is free and The Giftware Association would like to invite as many of the industry to come together to raise a toast to the hard work of the winners, to network and celebrate all that is great about the home an giftware world.
Now, Onto the Shortlist…
BEAUTY, BATH & SPA...
| Beauty, Bath & Spa |
Animal face masks |
Rex London |
| Beauty, Bath & Spa |
Betty Hula Delicate Dusting Powder |
Betty Hula |
| Beauty, Bath & Spa |
Craft Your Own Herbal Handsalve |
Bathing Beauty |
| Beauty, Bath & Spa |
Just to say Thank You soap |
Gone Crabbing Ltd |
| Beauty, Bath & Spa |
Morpheus Sleep Enhancing Range |
Bathing Beauty |
| Beauty, Bath & Spa |
Peony Rose |
Beefayre Ltd |
| Beauty, Bath & Spa |
Sara Miller Lip Balm |
Sara Miller London |
| Beauty, Bath & Spa |
Sara Miller Hand Cream Collection |
Sara Miller London |
| Beauty, Bath & Spa |
Sleep Easy Gift Box |
Heyland and Whittle |
| Beauty, Bath & Spa |
Soapberry Body Scrub with Walnut |
The Greenfrog Soap Co |
| Beauty, Bath & Spa |
Villains Face Mask Book Set |
Mad Beauty Ltd |
BRANDED PRODUCT...
| Branded Product |
Disney Christopher Robin |
WIDDOP and Co. |
| Branded Product |
Disney Popup Cards |
Blue Eyed Sun Ltd |
| Branded Product |
Frida Kahlo Boho Collection |
Talking Tables |
| Branded Product |
Harry Potter Hogwarts Crest Colour Changing Umbrella |
Half Moon Bay Ltd |
| Branded Product |
Harry Potter, Monster Notebook |
BB Designs Europe Ltd |
| Branded Product |
Mrs Potts Tea Pot |
Paladone Products Ltd |
| Branded Product |
Natural History Museum Wildflowers |
Project Maya |
| Branded Product |
Original Stormtrooper Gin Set |
Thumbs Up (UK) Ltd. |
| Branded Product |
Personalised Beano Annual From Your Year |
Signature Gifts Ltd, |
| Branded Product |
Personalised London Underground Roundel Print |
My Icon Story |
| Branded Product |
Professor Rubik - Rubik Square |
The Lagoon Group |
| Branded Product |
RNLI Build Your Own Lifeboat |
Clockwork Soldier |
CARDS & WRAP...
| Cards & Wrap |
All That Jazz |
Molly Mae Ltd |
| Cards & Wrap |
Frankly |
Poet and Painter |
| Cards & Wrap |
Hoot Parade Card Range |
U Studio Design |
| Cards & Wrap |
LEFTIES |
Splimple Limited |
| Cards & Wrap |
London Calling Greetings Card Range |
Rocket68 |
| Cards & Wrap |
Luxury Gift Wrap |
The Art File |
| Cards & Wrap |
Pin & Ink |
The Handcrafted Card Co |
| Cards & Wrap |
Politically Incorrect |
Really Wild Cards |
| Cards & Wrap |
Quilling Cards by Origamo |
Blue Eyed Sun Ltd |
| Cards & Wrap |
Seriously Just Kidding |
The London Studio |
| Cards & Wrap |
Wot A Mug |
Cherry Orchard |
CHILDRENS GIFT...
| Children's Gift |
About the Seashore Nature Kit |
The Green Board Game Co. |
| Children's Gift |
colour & learn butterfly pencilcase |
eatsleepdoodle |
| Children's Gift |
Colour in Cape |
Selfie Clothing |
| Children's Gift |
Compendium Tickle Monster Laughter Book Kit |
WIDDOP and Co. |
| Children's Gift |
Engenius Contraptions Marble Run |
Cheatwell Games |
| Children's Gift |
Fairy Set New Version |
My Little World Limited |
| Children's Gift |
GROW YOUR OWN MINI DINOSAUR GARDEN |
Clockwork Soldier |
| Children's Gift |
Healthy Kids Cooking Kit |
Little Cooks Co |
| Children's Gift |
History Heroes games |
History Heroes |
| Children's Gift |
Sow and Grow Kits |
Gift Republic |
| Children's Gift |
Wooden Magnetic Dress Up Pets |
Atelier Home and Gift Limited |
| Children's Gift |
Yummikeys - stainless steel baby toys |
Yummikeys |
COMMEMORATIVE AND COLLECTABLE...
| Com & Col |
Design your own My Icon Story Print |
My Icon Story |
| Com & Col |
DISNEY CLASSIC COLLECTABLE MUGS |
WIDDOP and Co. |
| Com & Col |
Emma Lawrence Designs Necklace Collection |
Emma Lawrence Designs |
| Com & Col |
Paddington Book and Coin Set |
Signature Gifts Ltd, |
| Com & Col |
SAY IT IN LIGHTS |
WIDDOP and Co. |
| Com & Col |
Storyteller FlagMate |
Storyteller |
| Com & Col |
Sweet Memories Tins |
Gibsons |
| Com & Col |
The Book of You |
Colour Chronicles Ltd |
| Com & Col |
Time Capsule Hinged Memory Box |
Signature Gifts Ltd, |
| Com & Col |
Tree of Life accessories range |
Leather Guild |
| Com & Col |
Vintage Years Tumbler |
English Pewter Co |
CONTEMPORARY GIFT...
| Contemporary Gift |
Bath Fizzer Bar |
The Somerset Toiletry Company |
| Contemporary Gift |
CEO OF MY OWN LIFE® Planner | Classic Black |
Ella Iconic |
| Contemporary Gift |
Chameleon Bottle |
Root7 |
| Contemporary Gift |
Flightgiftcard |
Flightgiftcard |
| Contemporary Gift |
Flip Click Clock |
Gingko Electronics Ltd |
| Contemporary Gift |
Frida Kahlo Boho Collection |
Talking Tables |
| Contemporary Gift |
Gentlemens Hardware Recycled Leather Range |
Wild & Wolf |
| Contemporary Gift |
LED Glass Fireball |
Transomnia Ltd |
| Contemporary Gift |
Modern Classics |
Two Little Boys Ltd |
| Contemporary Gift |
Indoor pots |
Burgon & Ball |
| Contemporary Gift |
Proof Vacuum Bottle |
Uberstar |
| Contemporary Gift |
Pure Cufflinks |
Wendy Tournay Ceramics |
| Contemporary Gift |
Recycled Glass Plant Terrarium |
Fallen Fruits Ltd |
| Contemporary Gift |
Soiree Diamond Decanter & Holder |
Thumbs Up (UK) Ltd. |
DESIGN AND CRAFT...
| Design & Craft |
CITYGAMI LONDON |
Clockwork Soldier |
| Design & Craft |
Craft Your Own Herbal Handsalve |
Bathing Beauty |
| Design & Craft |
Dippylicious |
The Sugar Shed |
| Design & Craft |
Felt embroidery Needle Case Kit |
Corinne Lapierre Limited |
| Design & Craft |
Handcrafted Gift Wrap Sheets |
Paper Mirchi |
| Design & Craft |
Handwoven Alibaba Baskets |
Artisanne |
| Design & Craft |
Highland Red Squirrel Needle Felting Kit |
The Crafty Kit Company Ltd |
| Design & Craft |
Horn Viking Mug |
Abbeyhorn Ltd |
| Design & Craft |
London Calling Greetings Card Range |
Rocket68 |
| Design & Craft |
Morpheus Sleep Enhancing Range |
Bathing Beauty |
| Design & Craft |
Optimism Hand Wash & Hand Cream |
Eloise Hall Ltd |
| Design & Craft |
Peacock Cosmetic Bag |
Katie Cardew Illustrations |
ETHICAL GIFT...
| Ethical Gift |
Bathing Beauty Soap |
Bathing Beauty |
| Ethical Gift |
Bee Green Wraps |
Bee Green Wraps |
| Ethical Gift |
Floral Fire Lighter |
The Recycled Candle Company Ltd |
| Ethical Gift |
Handcrafted Gift Wrap Sheets |
Paper Mirchi |
| Ethical Gift |
Handwoven Alibaba Baskets |
Artisanne |
| Ethical Gift |
IDEAS RANGE from VENT for Change |
VENT for Change |
| Ethical Gift |
Just to say Thank You soap |
Gone Crabbing Ltd |
| Ethical Gift |
Konjac Facial Sponge |
The Greenfrog Soap Company |
| Ethical Gift |
Morpheus Sleep Enhancing Range |
Bathing Beauty |
| Ethical Gift |
Palm Leaf Plates and Bowls |
Talking Tables |
FASHION ACCESSORY...
| Fashion Accessory |
Beau & Elliot Champagne Edit Travel Mug |
Navigate Ltd |
| Fashion Accessory |
Bella Accessories |
Meg Hawkins Art |
| Fashion Accessory |
Blade & Rose |
Arora Design Ltd |
| Fashion Accessory |
Cosmetic Bag Collection |
Wrendale Designs |
| Fashion Accessory |
Jex Colour-in Trainers |
Jex Shoes Limited |
| Fashion Accessory |
Pusheen Cat Headphones |
Thumbs Up (UK) Ltd. |
| Fashion Accessory |
Sen rose gold pyjama and slipper gift set |
Sheepers |
| Fashion Accessory |
Storyteller FlagMate |
Storyteller |
| Fashion Accessory |
Stress Heads by United Oddsocks |
Sock Academy Ltd |
| Fashion Accessory |
Unicorn Umbrella |
Something Different Wholesale |
FASHION JEWELLERY...
| Fashion Jewellery |
Emma Lawrence Designs Necklace Collection |
Emma Lawrence Designs |
| Fashion Jewellery |
Fable Jewellery |
Jewelcity |
| Fashion Jewellery |
Flutterbee |
Martick Jewellery |
| Fashion Jewellery |
Gemstone Bracelets |
Carrie Elspeth Ltd |
| Fashion Jewellery |
Glitter Charm Bracelets |
Carrie Elspeth Ltd |
| Fashion Jewellery |
In A Nutshell Locket |
Christin Ranger Jewellery |
| Fashion Jewellery |
Katy Welsh Earrings - Gin |
U Studio Design |
| Fashion Jewellery |
Love you to the moon pendant |
Sheila Kerr Jewellery |
| Fashion Jewellery |
Isla Jewellery |
Billy's Beach Hut |
| Fashion Jewellery |
The Pink Link - part of the Airlinks Provenance range |
Icarus Originals Limited |
FESTIVE AND OCCASIONAL...
| Festive & Occasional |
Cake in a Card |
Bakedin |
| Festive & Occasional |
Christmas Rocks |
Two Little Boys Ltd |
| Festive & Occasional |
Christmas Street: 12 Days of Christmas Calendar |
Gibsons |
| Festive & Occasional |
Felt Penguin Mini Craft Kit |
Corinne Lapierre Limited |
| Festive & Occasional |
Festive Boozeballs |
Gift Republic |
| Festive & Occasional |
Festive Entertainment |
The Lagoon Group |
| Festive & Occasional |
Gin flavour candy canes |
Kimm & Miller (UK) Ltd. |
| Festive & Occasional |
Host Your Own Night In |
Talking Tables |
| Festive & Occasional |
Santa Banter |
Big Potato Games |
| Festive & Occasional |
United Oddsocks Christmas 3s |
Sock Academy Ltd |
| Festive & Occasional |
Woodland Reusable Christmas Crackers |
Kate Sproston Design Ltd. |
FOOD AND DRINK...
| Food & Drink |
Baking Club Gift Subscription |
Bakedin |
| Food & Drink |
BBQ Hot Smoking Kit |
Hot Smoked |
| Food & Drink |
Bee Green Wraps |
Bee Green Wraps |
| Food & Drink |
British Roast Dinner Box |
Ross & Ross Food |
| Food & Drink |
Cake in a Card |
Bakedin |
| Food & Drink |
Christmas Rocks |
Two Little Boys Ltd |
| Food & Drink |
Cocktail Carafe - Classic Gin |
Uberstar |
| Food & Drink |
Farm Animal Chocolate Lolly Making Kit |
Petite & Sweet |
| Food & Drink |
Forever PB Tea collection |
Forever PB |
| Food & Drink |
Spice & Spoon Gift Sets offered in 5 collections |
Spice Sanctuary (UK) Inc Ltd |
| Food & Drink |
Tough Nut |
O'Donnell Moonshine |
GARDEN AND OUTDOOR...
| Garden & Outdoor |
BBQ Hot Smoking Kit |
Hot Smoked |
| Garden & Outdoor |
British Bloom RHS Gifts for Gardeners collection |
Burgon & Ball |
| Garden & Outdoor |
Double Swirl Wind Sculpture |
Jonart Design |
| Garden & Outdoor |
Exotic Wood Smoke Collection |
Hot Smoked |
| Garden & Outdoor |
Flamingo Ringo |
Professor Puzzle |
| Garden & Outdoor |
Folding Pocket Secateurs |
Apples to Pears |
| Garden & Outdoor |
Gardening Collection |
Wrendale Designs |
| Garden & Outdoor |
Houseplant Tools |
Burgon & Ball |
| Garden & Outdoor |
Pocket Perch X |
Jacwicks Designs |
| Garden & Outdoor |
Robin Winter Care Pack |
Wildlife World |
| Garden & Outdoor |
The Outdoor Candle |
artichoke cards |
GIFT STATIONERY...
| Gift Stationery |
2019 Flock Daily Planner |
Hello Day |
| Gift Stationery |
Bookaroo Pen Pouch for Books |
IF (that company called) |
| Gift Stationery |
CEO OF MY OWN LIFE® Planner | Classic Black |
Ella Iconic |
| Gift Stationery |
CITYGAMI LONDON |
Clockwork Soldier |
| Gift Stationery |
Hometown! A Personalised Map Game |
Map Marketing |
| Gift Stationery |
Personalised Happily Ever After Wedding Planner |
Personalised Memento Company |
| Gift Stationery |
Sharp & Blunt Pencils - Fight Like a Girl |
U Studio Design |
| Gift Stationery |
Stib Inspirational Mini Colouring Pencils |
Stib Ltd |
| Gift Stationery |
UNICORN BOXED NOTELETS |
DECKLED EDGE LTD |
| Gift Stationery |
Yes Studio Stationery Range |
Wild & Wolf |
HOME ACCESSORY...
| Home Accessory |
BRITISH COLOUR STANDARD © STRIPED CANDLES |
Designed In Colour |
| Home Accessory |
Cat Face Plant Pots & Vases |
Parlane International Limited |
| Home Accessory |
Clarissa Vases |
Parlane International Limited |
| Home Accessory |
Flip Click Clock |
Gingko Electronics Ltd |
| Home Accessory |
I Like Birds - Birds & Blooms Reversible Cushion |
My Gifts Trade |
| Home Accessory |
Lexon mino |
Stone |
| Home Accessory |
Majestic Stag Decanter |
English Pewter Co |
| Home Accessory |
New Hanging Pots |
Burgon & Ball |
| Home Accessory |
Porcelain Tea Light Holder |
Martha's Grandad |
| Home Accessory |
R Space Lamp |
Gingko Electronics Ltd |
HOME FRAGRANCE...
| Home Fragrance |
12 Hour burn bespoke design MiniLight Candle |
Classic Candle Company Ltd |
| Home Fragrance |
Beauty of Bath - Room Diffuser |
The Somerset Toiletry Company |
| Home Fragrance |
Bitter Orange & Ylang Ylang |
The Recycled Candle Company Ltd |
| Home Fragrance |
Infusion |
Stoneglow candles |
| Home Fragrance |
Kasper Aroma diffuser |
Europium World (UK) Ltd |
| Home Fragrance |
Kew Aromatics |
Canova |
| Home Fragrance |
Liv USB portal diffuser |
Europium World (UK) Ltd |
| Home Fragrance |
NEW |
purbeck candles |
| Home Fragrance |
The Open Window |
Heyland and Whittle |
| Home Fragrance |
Urban Botanics |
Stoneglow candles |
| Home Fragrance |
Wild Things Luxury Scented Candle -Born With Cattitude |
Ashleigh and Burwood |
HOT NOVELTY...
| Hot Novelty |
#Milestone Cards |
From You To Me Ltd |
| Hot Novelty |
Affirmators |
Abrams & Chronicle Books |
| Hot Novelty |
Animal Nano Origami |
The Lagoon Group |
| Hot Novelty |
Anti- Winkle Handcream |
Gone Crabbing Ltd |
| Hot Novelty |
Bottomless Bubbles |
Thumbs Up (UK) Ltd. |
| Hot Novelty |
Deskplant |
Thinking Gifts Company Limited |
| Hot Novelty |
LED water fountain candle |
Transomnia Ltd |
| Hot Novelty |
NEW - Giant Handwarmers |
Cozy Time Ltd |
| Hot Novelty |
Pop Out Unicorn Greeting Card |
The Pop Out Card Company |
| Hot Novelty |
Unicorn Umbrella |
Something Different Wholesale |
| Hot Novelty |
Weird Crushes |
Bubblegum Stuff Ltd |
| Hot Novelty |
Weird Things Humans Search For |
Big Potato Games |
KITCHEN AND DINING...
| Kitchen & Dining |
Architecture bookholder |
Thinking Gifts Company Limited |
| Kitchen & Dining |
Bamboo Eco Mug |
History & Heraldry Ltd |
| Kitchen & Dining |
BollyNice range |
Apples to Pears |
| Kitchen & Dining |
Castelbel Sardine collection |
Castelbel |
| Kitchen & Dining |
Game of Thrones Premium Shot Glass Set |
Half Moon Bay Ltd |
| Kitchen & Dining |
Gin Time |
Dartington Crystal (Torrington) Ltd |
| Kitchen & Dining |
Muggi |
Muggi Limited |
| Kitchen & Dining |
Please Pour me a...Drinks Board |
Katie Cardew Illustrations |
| Kitchen & Dining |
Sugar Candy Blossoms Mixing Bowl |
Winter In Venice |
| Kitchen & Dining |
T&G Ocean |
T & G Woodware Ltd |
| Kitchen & Dining |
The Just Slate Co - Etched Animal Boards |
Selbrae House |
| Kitchen & Dining |
Wot A Mug Mugs |
Cherry Orchard |
PET GIFT...
| Pet Gift |
BlossomCo Velvet Collection |
BlossomCo |
| Pet Gift |
Bottom Sniffer Gift Set |
WOOF&BREW |
| Pet Gift |
Dog Christmas Stocking |
Kate Sproston Design Ltd. |
| Pet Gift |
Fetch this gift |
Leather Guild |
| Pet Gift |
For Pet Lovers |
Heyland and Whittle |
| Pet Gift |
Hownd HERO Bowl |
Hownd |
| Pet Gift |
My Dog Bites |
My Dog Bites |
| Pet Gift |
Personalised Tweed Dog Bone |
Jonny's Sister Ltd |
| Pet Gift |
Pet Party Kit |
Talking Tables |
| Pet Gift |
The Bark Slice |
The Sugar Shed |
| Pet Gift |
Woof and Brew Pawsecco and Truffles Gift Box |
WOOF&BREW |
UNDER £10...
| Under £10 |
#Milestone Cards |
From You To Me Ltd |
| Under £10 |
A Gift From The Gods Tassel Keyrings |
A Gift From The Gods |
| Under £10 |
Blade Edge Restorer |
Burgon & Ball |
| Under £10 |
Bucket List Bookmark |
IF (that company called) |
| Under £10 |
Cake in a Card |
Bakedin |
| Under £10 |
Chocolate Box After Dinner Quiz |
The Lagoon Group |
| Under £10 |
Create Your Own Magical Unicorn Friend |
Clockwork Soldier |
| Under £10 |
Muggi |
Muggi Limited |
| Under £10 |
Santa Banter |
Big Potato Games |
| Under £10 |
SUCK IT |
Really Good Ltd |
| Under £10 |
Tablet Stand For Your Kitchen |
IF (that company called) |
| Under £10 |
Takeaway Dice |
Gift Republic |
| Under £10 |
Weird Crushes |
Bubblegum Stuff Ltd |
| Under £10 |
Whisky Experience |
Dartington Crystal (Torrington) Ltd |
