The Gift of the Year 2013 award winners were recently announced at an annual ceremony run by The GA and sponsored by Spring Fair organisers i2i Events. Below is a list of winners and finalists. I have added links to the winning products where possible.
Gifts for Men
Gifts with Men in mind.
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Ted Baker Stag and Brogue Collection entered by Wild and Wolf Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Dual SIM Case for iPhone 4 entered by thumbsUp!
HIGHLY COMMENDED: eKitch Cocktail Gift set with 16000+ recipe database entered by Creative 7
Occasions
Product related to any special occasions (eg: birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, christenings and other ceremonies / festivals).
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Decadent Decs entered by Talking Tables Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sunshine Bouquet entered by Say It Personally Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Wedding Favours entered by Heyland & Whittle
Collect It
Product that as a unique piece or part of a range / collection would be considered a collectable.
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Mr Ringneck Pheasant entered by Dora Designs Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Jubilee Gifts entered by The Original Metal Box Company Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Old Tupton Ware Seaside Collection entered by Widdop Bingham & Co Ltd
Home Accessories
Any accessories for the home interior
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: The Bath Map Cushion entered by My Place Maps Ltd.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: iTape entered by thumbsUp!
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kakkoii WOW Speaker entered by Kakkoii
Card and Wrap
Cards and wrap for any occasion aimed at independent gift and greetings card shops - often handmade / one off design.
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Grandson's 1st Birthday Noah's Ark Card entered by Hallmark Cards PLC
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Goose Greeting Cards entered by Cards For Art's Sake Ltd.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Twinkle Twinkle Birthday Cards entered by Tranquil Space Designs
Body, Mind and Soul
Product to complement and enhance personal health and welfare, frame of mind.
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Apple Shaped Soap entered by Ottoman Scent Co Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: English Garden collection entered by beefayre
HIGHLY COMMENDED: waggledance: happy collection entered by beefayre
Fashion Jewellery and Accessories
Gift jewellery, scarves, bags, belts etc for men, women, children, pets, cars!
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Zip Earphones entered by thumbsUp!
HIGHLY COMMENDED: VW Washbags entered by The Monster Factory
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Why Not Collection entered by Disaster Designs
Kitchen and Dining
Everyday products or those designed for social and special occasions, including tableware, etc.
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Birdy Ceramics Range entered by Cubic Products Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Ecologie entered by Gift Republic
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Gauntlets entered by Morrigan Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Tea towels entered by Morrigan Ltd
Under £10
Suitable as a gift that retails for under £10 stocking fillers, Secret Santas etc.
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Scrabble Keyrings entered by Wild and Wolf Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Penguin Popper entered by Cheatwell Games
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Recipe Mugs entered by Bluw
Kids
Gifts for a baby, child or teenager.
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: London Underground Children's Play Tent entered by The Monster Factory
HIGHLY COMMENDED: 24 Sleeps 'til Christmas Personalised Book entered by Signature Gifts Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Be Safe + Be Seen - Reflective Fashion Accessories entered by Cari and Co
Branded / Character
Any licensed product gifts for kids, adults and the home.
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Tetris Light entered by Paladone Products Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cadbury Wrapper Storage Tin entered by Half Moon Bay
HIGHLY COMMENDED: EAMES Office 4 Cup Espresso Gift Set entered by whitbread wilkinson/w2 products Ltd.
Made in UK
Any product made in Great Britain or Northern Ireland.
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Typography for Table Coasters entered by Bluebell33
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Calvert's Guide to THE BRITISH entered by IF (that company called)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Made in England Collection entered by Wax Lyrical
Hot Novelty
The latest must have silly gift.
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Silly Socks entered by Bluw
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bubble Wrap Costume entered by thumbsUp!
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Secret Agent Alarm Clock entered by thumbsUp!
Eco Friendly
Environmentally friendly green gift for responsible consumers.
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Animal Felt Slippers entered by Sew Heart Felt
HIGHLY COMMENDED: FSC Certified Beech Honer Board entered by T&G Woodware Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Penrose Alpaca Pillow entered by Penrose Products
Garden and Outdoor Living
Any accessories for alfresco living.
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Mathew Rice Large Deep Garden Tray with handles entered by Elite Gift Boxes
HIGHLY COMMENDED: GardenTin for Her entered by Giftinatin
HIGHLY COMMENDED: London Underground Children's Play Tent entered by The Monster Factory
Premium / Luxury
Luxury brands, more expensive gifts for those for whom money is no object!
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Penrose Alpaca Pillow entered by Penrose Products
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Hand Painted Finest Bone China Bowls entered by CHH Design Limited
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Looking Good entered by Thabto
Stationery
Diaries, calendars, note books, scrap books, photo albums, notelets, pens etc
WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2013: Snap Sticks Photo Album entered by Wrap Artists
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Horrible Histories Giftware Collection entered by Elgate Product Limited
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Story of Me and My... entered by Life Canvas - Parragon books
The Judges' Choice award (the judging panels' favourite gift across all winning products) at this year's Gift of the Year went to the Birdy Ceramics Range by Cubic Products.
Blue Eyed Sun were lucky enough to be short listed for these awards this year, but did not make it through to the finals.
To find out more about our Gift of the Year short listed gifts click here.
