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Gift of the Year 2014 Winners and Finalists

Gift of the Year 2014 Winners and Finalists

The Gift of the Year 2014 award winners were recently announced at an annual ceremony run by The GA and sponsored by Spring Fair International organisers i2i Events. Below is a list of winners and finalists. 

Bath, Body and Spa

Product to complement and enhance personal health and welfare, frame of mind.

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014:  Luxury Bath Melts: Wild-Olive Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: A Pair of Soap Books: Heyland & Whittle
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Magpie Pondlife Wash and Make Up Bag Sets: Cubic Products Ltd

Branded / Character

Any licensed product gifts for kids, adults and the home.

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: Cadbury Roses puzzle: Half Moon Bay
HIGHLY COMMENDED: RHS Collection: Dartington Crystal
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mr Bean Scratch Map: The Lagoon Group

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 2014: Cracker Cards: Comic Range, Cracker Cards
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Little Reminders: Splimple Limited
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Scratch Off (Rosette Collection): The London Studio

Commemorative and Collectible Gifts

Product that is a unique piece or part of a range / collection would be considered a collectable.

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: Subbuteo Bottle Opener: Thabto
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Ministry of Games: Talking Tables Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: My First Year Personalised Baby Book: Signature Gifts

Eco Friendly

Environmentally friendly green gift for responsible consumers.

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: Disney ‘It’s a Small World’: Eco Plastic Stacked whitbread wilkinson/w2 products Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bottle Top Shots: Glass Reform (formally Whos Glass)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Felt Animal Rugs: Sew Heart Felt.

Fashion Jewellery and Accessories

Gift jewellery, scarves, bags, belts etc for men, women, children, pets, cars!

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: VW Beetle Washbag: The Monster Factory
HIGHLY COMMENDED: In a Nutshell range: Disaster Designs
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Juice Cell: thumbsUp!

Garden and Outdoor Living

Any accessories for alfresco living.

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: Jam Jar with Straw: Parlane International
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Herbert Planter: thumbsUp!
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Orla Kiely Garden Accessories: Wild and Wolf Ltd

Gift Food

Gifts which include food products for any occasion.

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: Aga Shaped Oven Tin - Filled With Biscuits: Elite Gift Boxes
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Caramelised Almonds Cone: Cottage Delight
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cheddleton Christmas Ale: Cottage Delight

Gifts for Men

Gifts with Men in mind.

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: Subbuteo Bottle Opener: Thabto
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Gentlemens Hardware: Wild and Wolf Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Ted Baker Beetles and Bikes: Wild and Wolf Ltd

Home Accessories

Any accessories for the home interior

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: Lexon Flip Clock: Lexon UK
HIGHLY COMMENDED: YUYU Bottle: YUYU Designs
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Gentlemens Hardware Illuminated Globe Light: Wild and Wolf Ltd

Home Fragrance

Fragrance designed for the home - sceneted candles, reed diffusers, etc.

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: Mini Reed Diffuser and Votive Candle Gift Set: Heyland & Whittle
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Tales of London - Reed Diffuser, Westminster: Ashleigh and Burwood
HIGHLY COMMENDED: GReed Diffusers by St Eval Candle Company: St Eval Candle Company

Hot Novelty

The latest must have silly gift.

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: Cadbury Roses puzzle: Half Moon Bay
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Pick and Mix (Large): 50 Fifty (UK)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Happy Birthday Singing Ice Fountain: Talking Tables Ltd

Kids

Gifts for a baby, child or teenager.

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: Noisy Jugglers!: Bluesky designs
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Doodle Pencilcase: Doodle by Stitch
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Illuminated Canvas Nightlight: Illuminated Canvas

Kitchen and Dining

Everyday products or those designed for social and special occasions, including tableware, etc.

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: McDougall's flour shaker: Half Moon Bay
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Love To Bake Range: Parlane International
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Fusion Collection: The Just Slate Company

Made in the UK

Any product made in Great Britain or Northern Ireland.

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: Goldilocks and the Three Bears Breakfast Range: Heather Alstead Design
HIGHLY COMMENDED: London Postcode District Jigsaw Puzzle: Ding StudioLtd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: A Pair of Soap Books: Heyland & Whittle

Occasions

Product related to any special occasions (eg: birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, christenings and other ceremonies / festivals).

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: doodle Bunting: Doodle by Stitch
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Fabulous Food Displays: Talking Tables Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Personalised Wedding Illuminated Canvas: Illuminated Canvas

Premium / Luxury

Luxury brands, more expensive gifts for those for whom money is no object!

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: R1 razor with stand with Mach3 Gillette blade: Bolin Webb Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Countryside cushions: Hare cushion: Carola van Dyke Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Champagne Cork Keeper: Culinary Concepts London Ltd

Stationery

Diaries, calendars, note books, scrap books, photo albums, notelets, pens etc

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: Weekly Planner Pad: K TWO Products
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Things Notebooks: Two Little Boys Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Happy Jackson Pen Orgy Pencil Case: Wild and Wolf Ltd

Under £10

Suitable as a gift that retails for under £10 stocking fillers, Secret Santas etc.

WINNER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014: Car Journey Games: Apples to Pears
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Elastic band shooting sets: Bluesky designs
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Around and About map series: Yellow Publications Ltd

The Judges' Choice award (the judging panels' favourite gift across all winning products) at this year's Gift of the Year went to Subbuteo Bottle Opener: Thabto.

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.

DOWNLOAD THE 2014 GIFT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS BROCHURE HERE!

NB. The brochure is 4Mb to download. Contact Amanda Wilkins at the GA if you would like a hard copy. Retailers can get exclusive discounts to many of these products and more by joining the Giftware Association. Click to join the GA.
 

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