the greats gift retailer awards

8 May 2014The Savoy

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TheFinalists

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The Greats Awards, launched in 2003 to recognise and reward gift retailers across the whole retailspectrum, are organised by Progressive Gifts & Home magazine and owned and run by independentcompany Max Publishing, founded in 1991. All photos from The Greats will be featured on the websiteover the next few days. T: 020 7700 6740; E: [email protected] www.progressivegifts.co.ukwww.thegreatsawards.co.uk

All About The Greats

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Inset: The Savoy,home of The Greats.

Welcome to The Greats Awards, taking place for the second year running

at the historic Savoy hotel in London, where, for the past 125 years, its very

name has stood for the best of everything - furnishings, food and, of

course, fabulous, glamorous guests! (Think Marilyn Monroe, Laurence

Olivier, Katherine Hepburn and Maria Callas to name just a few of the many

movie stars that are known to have stayed at this stunning hotel).

It's why it makes the Savoy the perfect venue for the gift industry's most

prestigious event, now in its 12th year, which celebrates the best gift

retailers in the UK.

It's a day of fine company, delicious food, great fun (thanks to our compere

and comedian Sean Collins) and flowers - the theme of this year's event.

Most importantly of all, is that the whole gift industry is here today -

fantastic gift retailers from right across the retail spectrum, as well as a

myriad of leading gift supplier brands.

We know it's going to be a 'blooming marvellous' event!

The Greats teamSue Marks, Angie Bryant, Judy Stevens, Jakki Brown, Ian Hyder

and Warren Lomax

Above left: The Greats team, from leftto right: Ian Hyder, Sue Marks,toastmaster Rob Persell and AngieBryant, shown at last year's event.

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l Retail Employee of the Year: Sponsored by PG&Hl Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - London (inside M25): Sponsored by Booflel Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - Home Counties, South and South East: Sponsored by Zebra Penl Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - East Anglia: Sponsored by Harrogate Christmas and Giftl Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - Midlands & Wales: Sponsored by Rose & Co.l Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - North and Northern Ireland: Sponsored by Joe Daviesl Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - South West: Sponsored by Wild and Wolfl Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - Scotland: Sponsored by Worldfairs/dovetail foksl Best Newcomer: South & Wales: Sponsored by Heaven Sendsl Best Newcomer North and Scotland: Sponsored by Spring Fair International/Autumn Fair Internationall Best Specialist Multiple Retailer of Gifts: Sponsored by Apple Displayl Best Department Store Retailer of Gifts: Sponsored by Kaemingkl Best Non-Specialist Retailer of Gifts: Sponsored by London Stationery Show and National Stationery Weekl Best Lifestyle, Homewares and Gifts: Sponsored by The Licensing Source Bookl Best Gift Retailer of Jewellery and Fashion Accessories: Sponsored by Carrie Elspethl Best Garden Centre Retailer of Gifts: Sponsored by Premier Decorationsl Best Museum/Visitor Attraction Gift Shop: Sponsored by Ravensdenl Best Retail Display: Gisela Grahaml Best Online Retailer and/or Mail Order Gift Retailer: Sponsored by Carte Blanche Groupl Best Retailer Initiative: Sponsored by Yankee Candlel Best Service to the Independent Retailer: Sponsored by PG Live 2014l Honorary Achievement Award: Sponsored by The Giftware Association

A Huge ‘Thank You’ To Our Sponsors!The main feature of The Greats, is, of course, the awards ceremony itself.

Each individual category is sponsored by an industry name - either a

leading supplier or a trade show organiser.

The Greats 2014 would not be possible without the support of these

fantastic companies, and the Greats team would like to convey our

sincere thanks to them for their involvement this year.

Make Us LaughWho doesn't enjoy a giggle,and who better thancomedian/compere SeanCollins to get everyonelaughing! Prior to the Awardsceremony, Sean will becracking jokes, and living up to his reputation as apurveyor of "expert comedy done effortlessly."

A Bouquet Of Thanks . . .A big thanks to Parlane International for supplyingthe pretty sweet pea table flowers, to Yankee Candlefor supplying the colourful, summer scented candlejars and to Zebra Pen for the table pens. Otherthanks must also go to Caroline Gardner fordesigning the Greats invitations; Mr Fothergill'sSeeds, (sister of Abacus Cards and Clare Maddicott),for supplying the Seed Cube name places; DysonDesign Cards for supplying the menu cards andfinally, to the award winning designer Ella Doran forgiving us permission to use her beautiful floralwatercolours design. (Copyright Ella Doran).

Above: Comedian Sean Collins.



Greats Goody Bags GiftsEvery year, Greats guests go home laden down

with gifts from sponsors and other leading names

in the industry! This year, the great and glorious

goody bags will be overflowing with everything

from fine bone china floral mugs to candles,

jewellery and stationery.

In alphabetical order (by company) gifts will include:

Top left: Goody bagsare in keeping with thefloral theme, and havebeen generouslysupplied by Lesser & Pavey. Left: Among the 35differently patternedfloral mugs fromDunoon, which comein all shapes and sizes.Bottom left: Guestswill also find a prettyscented floral themedcandle from Bolsius intheir goody bags.

Pens from Apple Display; candles from Bolsius;carded sentiment bracelets from Carrie Elspeth;note cards from Caspari; floral bottle stoppers fromCharles Viancin; Julie Dodsworth notepads fromCustomworks/Castle Melamine; notebooks fromEnesco; notepads from Go Stationery; giftwarefrom Heaven Sends; gift boxed, porcelain floralmugs from Dunoon; Poo Pourri from Joe Davies; I'mA Stationery Addict stickers from the LondonStationery Show and National Stationery Week;scented wooden gifts from Manor House HomeFragrance; animal plush items from Ravensden; tinmoney boxes from Really Good; rose petal lip salvesfrom Rose & Co.; stationery and giftware from Wildand Wolf; Naked Bee hand lotions from Xystos andvotives from Yankee Candle.

l 1246 Count Peter of Savoy built the Savoy Palace on land bythe side of the river Thames, given to him by Henry III, whose wifewas Count Peter’s niece.

l 1889 After nearly five years of building, The Savoy opened onAugust 6, built by Richard D’Oyly Carte on land adjacent to hisSavoy Theatre. The main restaurant was opened by notedhotelier Cesar Ritz, who later became general manager, and whoinstalled an old friend, August Escoffier, 'king of chefs and chef ofkings', in the Savoy kitchen.

l 2007 The Savoy’s general manager Kiaran Macdonald rang abell at midday on the December 15 in the Front Hall, and declaredThe Savoy officially closed for the first time in its 118 year history,in order to begin a complete restoration of the entire building.

l 2010 On October 10, The Savoy finally re-opened to the publicafter what became a £220 million restoration project that tookalmost three years to complete. The opening was marked by thearrival in The Savoy’s own Rolls-Royce Phantom of the first guestto check in to the hotel after re-opening, the actor, writer andbroadcaster Stephen Fry.

About The Savoy

Above: Threefloral CharlesViancin bottlestoppers.


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Category sponsored by

"Progressive Gifts & Home is the No. 1 trade bible for everyone who is anyonein gifts, the magazine that no-one who is serious about the gift and home

industry can afford to ignore!"www.progressivegifts.co.uk

Criteria: Awarded to a special someone who has 'gone the extra mile' and made an outstandingcontribution to the running or growth of a gift shop or gift department.


Katie Allsopp, visual merchandiser, ScapeInteriors, Bournemouth"Since she started working for ScapeInteriors, Katie has made a hugedifference to the business. Shedoesn't stop working from theminute she arrives. She just keepsgoing and her commitment to work

has influenced the other team members. We feel blessed tohave her."Nominated by Justin Brandon, director, Scape Interiors

Lysett Smith, shop manager, Tickety Boo, Chelmsford "I call Lysett a walking oracle. Her stock, costing andpricing knowledge probably rival EPOS – and often

does! A real asset at tradeshows, the list goes on. It'sdifficult to put into words howspecial Lysett is."

Nominated by Alison Smith, co-owner, Tickety Boo

Erica Coombes, retailbuyer and manager of theDenby Gift Box, Emporiumand Denby Visitor Centre "Erica's dedication andenthusiasm creates a positiveatmosphere for shoppers tohave a relaxed and funexperience, ensuring theyreturn time and time again. She is an approachable, bubbly,motivated team player ready to rise to any challenge."Nominated by Garry Biggs, md, Denby

Retail Employee ofThe Year 2014

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Catherine Kettlewell, store manager, AspireStyle, Oxford"Catherine has managed theAspire, Oxford, for over fiveyears and also helped to setup a new branch, using herexperience to help recruit,merchandise and plan stockfor the new store.Recognising changingshopping patterns in Oxfordlast summer, she arranged late night shop openingswhich generated an additional 10% increase in sales."

Nominated by Emma Woodward, directorAspire Style

Helen Whelan-Jones, giftbuyer, Diss PublishingBookshop, Diss "Helen joined Diss PublishingBookshop in 2007, following amajor refurbishment in 2006,and helped to change theprofile of the shop. She has adifferent perspective on retailthat we have come to appreciate wholeheartedly. Shemakes any boss feel humble."Nominated by Birgitte Mager, director, DissPublishing Bookshop

Stef Turner, assistant manager, Let's GoRound Again, Wombourne"Over the years, Stef has become vital to the shop'ssmooth running. She totally 'gets' what it's about and is

often one step ahead. She is anamazing 'shop fairy' to have, andher appreciation of working as ateam is second to none. I hardly feelthat I can do justice to all that shehas done."

Nominated by Hilary Jones, owner, Let’s Go RoundAgain

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Independent Gift Retailer of the Year

London (inside M25)


Darch and Duff, Ealing, W London

Rumbles, Ealing, W London

The Inside Man, Wandsworth, S London

The Cherry Tree, East Finchley, N London

Space, Clerkenwell

Farrago, Putney, S London


Criteria: Independent gift retailers in London (inside M25) who have shown excellence in allareas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including range of gifts, product knowledge,customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

“Boofle is made from 100% love and cuddles, lots of wooland a little button! With his own unique brand of happiness

and broad appeal Boofle is the star of cute gifts!” Visit www.Boofle.co.uk


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Home Counties,South & South East



"Zebra Pen manufacture and bring a rangeof fun and functional writing instruments tothe market, including great gift pens suchas the Expandz and the Fortia ballpoint

pens. Zebra has a pen for everyone." www.zebrapen.co.uk

Criteria: Independent gift retailers in the Home Counties, South & the South East who haveshown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including range ofgifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

Alison Townsend, Farnham

Forget Me Not, Stubbington

Alligator Pear, Tadworth

Something Special, Edenbridge

Paisley Cat, Farnham


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East Anglia


Gifted, Norwich

Ark, Cambridge

Tickety Boo, Chelmsford City

Alde River, Aldeburgh

The Olive Branch, Billericay and Brentwood

Love It, Bury St Edmunds and Stamford


Criteria: Independent gift retailers in East Anglia who have shown excellence in all areas acrossthe retail spectrum over the last year, including range of gifts, product knowledge, customerservice, shop environment, marketing and display.

"Harrogate Christmas & Gift is one of the fastest growingtrade shows in the UK with visitor numbers increasing

significantly year-on-year. It is the most important annualshow for anyone involved in Christmas trade, with the

largest display of international festive products." www.harrogatefair.com


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Midlands & Wales


Follie and Follie Home, Lincoln

Selections, Port Talbot

Village Crafts, Bets-y-Coed

Celebrations of Stourbridge,Stourbridge

Set, Leicester

Rhubarb, Malvern


Criteria: Independent gift retailers in the Midlands and Wales who have shown excellence in allareas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including range of gifts, product knowledge,customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

"Rose & Co. is a cult British brand with a sumptuous gift collectionfor bath, body and home. Rose & Co. is sold in carefully selectedretailers worldwide and in its famous apothecary in Haworth."

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North andNorthern Ireland


Celebrations, Carlisle

Opulent Designs, Ilkley

Saffrons of York, York

A Broader Picture, Portstewart

Retro 36, Scarborough

Mantons, Port Erin


"Joe Davies, one of the UK's largest giftware importers, recognisesthe tremendous variety of very professional independent retailers,all working tirelessly to create a truly unique and vibrant industry."

www.joedavies.co.uk

Criteria: Independent gift retailers in the North and Northern Ireland who have shown excellencein all areas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including range of gifts, productknowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.


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South West


Cadeaux and Co, Wells and Castle Cary

Pod, Clifton, Cheltenham and Oxford

Sugar Loaf, Cheltenham and Bath

Acorn, Axminster

Soukous, Bristol

Inhabit, Truro


"Wild & Wolf, which specialises in a varied range of licensed and inhouse gift collections, would like thank all the retailers that stock our

products and have supported us over the years."www.wildandwolf.com

Criteria: Independent gift retailers in the South West who have shown excellence in all areasacross the retail spectrum over the last year, including range of gifts, product knowledge,customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.


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Scotland


Bijou, Elgin

Papyrus, Glasgow

William Strachan, Inverurie

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Top Drawer, St Andrews

Liquorice Tree, Edinburgh and Glasgow

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extremely competitive rates on air fares and hotels."www.worldfairs.co.uk

Criteria: Independent gift retailers in Scotland who have shown excellence in all areas across theretail spectrum over the last year, including range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service,shop environment, marketing and display.


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Best Newcomer- South & Wales


Hintons, Broadstone

Jacks on Trinity, Cambridge

The Indigo Tree, Streatham

Calliope Gifts, Dorking

Made, Bristol

Inside Out, Cheltenham


Criteria: A new independent gift shop which has opened since January 2011 in the South or Wales.

"As a leading wholesaler of unique and quirky, design-led gifts, homeaccessories and seasonal decorations, Heaven Sends regards its

customers as key to the success of the business."www.heavensends.com


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Best Newcomer -North & Scotland


Billy & Bertie’s, Skipton

Munchkins Interiors & Gifts, Skipton

Skybluepink, Stokesley

Bayberry Hollow, Tanfield

No 23 Interiors, Bedale

Embrace Life, St Andrews


Criteria: A new independent gift shop opened since January 2011 in the North or Scotland.

"Both Autumn Fair and Spring Fair offer visitors breadth - the largestall-encompassing retail trade events in the UK - innovation and a sense

of ‘Britishness’ in terms of its exhibitors, products and content."www.springfair.com | www.autumnfair.com


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Best SpecialistMultiple Retailer of Gifts


Between The Lines, 12 stores in the South and South East

Tiger, 26 shops, London and the South East

Vinegar Hill, seven shops, South West, Midlands and Herts.

Aspire Style, four shops, Home Counties

Utility, four shops, Liverpool and London

The Present Shop, four shops,Scotland


"Apple Display & Shopfitting has become part of the i4 Group, withboth companies involved in the design, manufacture and installation of

displays and exhibitions into the industry for many years."www.appledisplay.co.uk

Criteria: Retailers with four or more shops, excluding department stores, supermarkets and garden centres.Excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including product range, product knowledge,staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, window and product display, as well as commitment to thegift sector.


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Best DepartmentStore Retailer of Gifts



Criteria: This award was open to individual independent department stores or a specific branch of adepartment store chain. They have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum in the lastyear, including product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing andpromotion, window and product display, as well as commitment to the gift sector.

Bentalls, Kingston

John Lewis, Oxford Street

Debenhams, Oxford Street

Williams & Griffin, Colchester

Strickland and Holt, Yarm

"Kaemingk has been a successful seasonal decorationscompany for over 75 years, and today is the largest

distributor of decorative items in Europe, selling over 15,000different products to more than 30 countries worldwide."

www.kaemingk.com


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Best Non-SpecialistRetailer of Gifts


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Oliver Bonas

Waterstones, Piccadilly, London

Bury Lane Farm Shop, Royston

The Barn at Hollies Farm Shop, Little Budworth

Loch Leven’s Larder Gift Shop, Kinross

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Greats. Let’s get Britain writing!"www.stationeryshow.co.uk and www.nationalstationeryweek.com

Criteria: Nominees should be independent or multiple retailers for whom gifts are not their mainproduct focus.


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Best Lifestyle,Homewares and Gifts


Duck Egg Blue Interiors, Ely

Scape Interiors, Bournemouth

Vincent Davies The Home Store,Haverfordwest

Cliftons, Lytham

Tessera, Castle Douglas

Hamptons Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan


The Greats has long been committed to reward the best across the entireretail spectrum with lifestyle stores becoming very much the zeitgeist of

today's retail world. The Licensing Source Book, which covers the fastevolving world of licensing is delighted to sponsor this important category.

Criteria: This award is open to all gift retailers, independents or multiples who demonstrate that lifestyle,homewares and gifts are a major focus of their gift retail environment.


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Best Gift Retailerof Jewellery


Harriet and Dee, Didsbury

Luvvit Want It, Bishops Waltham

Rumbles, Ealing

About Living, Giffnock

Narborough Hall, Narborough

La de da!, Cheltenham


Criteria: Open to all independent or multiple retailers who have, over the last year, demonstratedcommitment and knowledge of jewellery that retails within a gift retail environment.

"2014 marks Carrie Elspeth’s 15th year in the jewellery industry and its fifth as asponsor at The Greats. The family-run business in South Wales is proud its

beautiful jewellery continues to be handmade locally." www.carrieelspeth.com


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Best Garden CentreRetailer of Gifts


Bicester Garden Centre Gift Shop,Bicester Village

The Mains of Drum Garden Centre,Banchory

Whitehall Garden Centre, Lacock and Whitchurch

Barton Grange Garden Centre, Preston

Walkers Nurseries, Blaxton

Russells Garden Centre, Birdham


Criteria: This award was open to all independent or multiple garden centres. Nominees have demonstratedcommitment and knowledge of giftware retailed within a garden centre over the last year.

"Premier Decorations has been the UK's leading Christmas gift supplier formore than 25 years, with extensive ranges in Christmas homewares,

ornaments and plush, as well as Christmas lighting, artificial trees andfloristry, fibre optics and decorations."

www.premierdec.com


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Best Museums/VisitorAttraction Gift Shop


National Trust Gift Shop, Giant's Causeway

The Gift Box, Denby Visitor Centre

Yorkshire Sculpture Park Gift Shop

Hatfield House Gift Shop, Hatfield

V&A Shop, London

Portcullis Gift Shop, Edinburgh


Criteria: Open to all independent or multiple museums, heritage outlets or visitor attractions. Allcontenders were required to demonstrate commitment and knowledge of giftware within a visitorattraction over the last year.

"Ravensden specialises in supplying animal themed toysand gifts to the leisure, retail and promotional markets

across Europe and the Middle East."www.ravensden.co.uk


Gisela Graham is proud to sponsor the award forBest Retail Display

Good luck to all the 2014 finalists!

12 Colworth Grove, Browning Street, London SE17 1LR

Tel: 020 7708 4956 Fax: 020 7703 9859 [email protected] www.giselagraham.co.uk

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Best RetailDisplay of Gifts


Cliftons, Lytham

Nora's Interiors & Gifts, Ilkley

Soukous, Bristol

Aspire Style, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Solihull

Rose & Co. Apothecary, Haworth

Let's Go Round Again, Wombourne


"Gisela Graham is delighted to sponsor The Greats to encourage the art and craft of display,the most important weapon in the independent retailer’s armoury."

www.giselagraham.co.uk

Criteria: Window and/or in store displays which are either specific to one product range or of amore generic nature, which demonstrate originality and maximise visual impact.


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Best Online/Mail OrderGift Retailer Award

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Best Online Retailer and/or Mail Order Gift Retailer


Occasions Directwww.occasionsdirect.co.uk

Temptation Gifts www.temptationgifts.com

The Great Gift Companywww.thegreatgiftcompany.com

Daisy Parkwww.daisypark.co.uk

The Brilliant Gift Shopwww.thebrilliantgiftshop.co.uk

Oliver Bonaswww.oliverbonas.com


Criteria: Open to all online retailers of gifts, mail order gift catalogues or a high street gift retailer whoalso has an online presence or publishes a mail order catalogue retailing gifts.

"Carte Blanche is delighted to sponsor the Best Online/MailOrder Retailer category, and, in doing so, recognising the

changing face of gift retailing in the UK and the importance ofdifferent retail channels to the gift industry."

www.cbg.co.uk


Proud Sponsorof the

Best RetailerInitiative

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Best RetailerInitiative


Celebrations, Carlisle For its local charity projects

Orange Tree, TopshamFor its Best of British Day

Tickety Boo, ChelmsfordFor its Feelgood Friday promotion in aid of Mencap

All Good Gifts, BatterseaFor its Wimbledon promotion

Retro 36, ScarboroughFor its social media competition, the Santa Hunt

Marmalade Meringue, HinckleyFor its fund raising in-store Greats trophy promotion


Criteria: All retailers who had undertaken a specific development or initiative that was instrumental inincreasing retail growth of gift products - such as through advertising, promotions, website activity, astaff training programme or a customer loyalty programme.

“Yankee Candle, manufacturer of the world’s best lovedcandle, is proud to support retailers in their continued

development within the industry."www.yankeecandle.co.uk


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Best Service To TheIndependent Retailer

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE(in alpahabetical order)

East Of India

Enesco

Joe Davies

Junction 18

Robert Taubman

Widdop Bingham

Xpressions 4U

Carte Blanche Group (CBG)

Heaven Sends

Gisela Graham


"International greeting card show PG Live is the only specialist greeting card trade exhibition in theworld, attracting greeting card buyers from over 40 countries as well as from the UK."

www.progressivegreetingslive.co.uk

Criteria: This incredible award recognises and rewards those gift suppliers who excel in theservice they provide to independent retailers.

Roll of Honour

Although they did not reach the finals for this award, the following companies are worthy ofrecognition as independent gift retailers really value the service that they provide.

11.Really Good12. History & Heraldry13. Yankee Candle14. Arora Design15. Straits Trading16. Container Group Buying (CGB)17. Instant Gifts18. Carrie Elspeth19. Ashleigh & Burwood20. Sea Gems21. Richard Lang & Son22. Premier Decorations23. Sifcon International24. Lesser & Pavey25. Xystos26. Fenton China/Global Designs

27.Coach House28. Parlane International29. Country Baskets (CB Imports)30. Hill Interiors31. Half Moon Bay32. Portmeirion33. Wax Lyrical34. Heathcote & Ivory35. Puckator36. Windhorse37. Libra38. Two’s Company by Mulhouse39. Fiesta Collectables40. Heart of the Country


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HonoraryAchievement Award

WHO WILL BE THIS YEAR’S HERO?

Winner 2013Gisela Graham, founder

and md of Gisela Graham

Winner 2012Oliver Tress, md,

Oliver Bonas

Winner 2011Martin, Sam and Julian

Rayner (pictured is MartinRayner), directors,

Lakeland

Winner 2009Keith Entwistle

formerly md, Caspari

Winner 2010Bryan Parry

founder, Bryn ParryStudios, co-founder, Help

For Heroes

Winner 2008Joy Jordan

formerly of Focal Point

Winner 2007David Metcalfe

formerly chairman andmd of TPS

Winner 2005Shirley Frostdesign GAP

Winner 2006Phillip LewisCollectables

Winner 2004Charlotte Di Vita

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Criteria: This very special award is to be presented to an individual who has contributed greatly to theUK gift industry. PG&H invited nominations from across the industry, with the worthy winner comingfrom the retail or supply side of the trade.

Winner 2003Phillipa Allan BGJFF and

Stone The Crows

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and home industry." www.ga-uk.org


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