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Gift of the Year

  • Bioloco Plant LunchPot wins Gift of the Year Award

    Bioloco Plant LunchPot wins Gift of the Year Award

    Bioloco Plant LunchPot has won the best Kitchen & Dining Award at the Gift of the Year Awards 2021.

    These stylish new lunch pots are made from plant sugars and have a significantly lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics. BPA and melamine free, each Bioloco Plant LunchPot is both microwave and dishwasher safe. They are also a climate positive product that is also fully recyclable and industrially compostable.

    The Bioloco Plant LunchPot range is available in twelve stylish designs and have a capacity of 500ml (16.9 oz) in the base with a clever 200ml (6.7oz) available in the secret compartment in the lid. Bioloco is an environmentally friendly range of products that aim to help users reduce single waste and minimise their impact on the environment.

    Blue Eyed Sun won a total of five awards at the Gift of the Year Awards for a variety of eco-friendly products they distribute exclusively to retailers throughout the UK and Ireland.

    Other prizes included Best Contemporary Gift and the People's Choice Award for their Bioloco Loops, the best Ethical Gift Award for their Bioloco Plant Kids Cups and the best Own Label category for their bespoke BambooCups for Balmoral. They were also shortlisted for their new Bamboo Napkins and their Organic Cotton Tea Towels.

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    Retailers can order online here

    Click here to buy one for someone special

  • Blue Eyed Sun win 5 awards at Gift of the Year Awards 2021

    Gift of the Year Awards 2021Blue Eyed Sun have won five categories at the Gift of the Year Awards 2021 - including the inaugural People's Choice Award voted for by the public.

    Shortlisted six times at this year's Gift of the Year Awards, the eco-friendly giftware distributors of Bioloco products and BambooCup by chic.mic were thrilled to be selected as Finalists in four categories (Ethical, Contemporary, Own Label and Kitchen & Dining) with four separate new products. They went on to win the top prize in each.

    Gift of the Year Awards 2021 Winners

    Best Ethical Gift

    This trophy goes to gifts that are fair trade, eco-friendly, or are produced to a high standard of worker welfare. Blue Eyed Sun won for their Bioloco Plant Kids Cup, a unique new children's beaker made from plant material that makes a beautiful gift that takes care of the planet.

    These carbon neutral reusable cups are made from plant sugar (that is free from genetically modified organisms and can no longer be used as food). They are completely melamine and BPA free. Fully recyclable and compostable they are also dishwasher safe and the cup (minus the lid) can even be used in a microwave. They include an easy to open lockable lid and have a capacity of 400ml (13.5oz). What makes this product even more appealing is that it is Carbon Neutral. The producer invests in climate protection projects to reduce CO2 emissions that more than compensate for any CO2 used in their production. Importantly, the PLA used to produce them has a substantially lower carbon footprint than other plastic products. View finalists

    Best Contemporary Gift

    The award for design led gifts with a modern quirky feel. Blue Eyed Sun won with Bioloco Loop - beautiful design-led double-walled flasks that make the perfect contemporary gift for those that value style and sustainability. Available in twenty trendy colours, these uniquely shaped bottles keep drinks warm for 18 hours and cool for 12 hours. They are suitable for carbonated drinks and come with a handy loop for carrying. BPA and phthalate free they have a capacity of 500ml. A beautiful reusable alternative to single-use plastic drinks bottles. View finalists

    Gift of the Year Awards 2021 - Best Kitchen & Dining

    Best Kitchen & Dining Gift

    The best kitchenware gifts for budding chefs and those who love to entertain. Blue Eyed Sun won with their Bioloco Plant Lunch Pot - a range of handy lunch or breakfast pots made from plant sugar.

    These climate positive reusable lunch pots are made from plant sugar and are completely melamine and BPA free. Fully recyclable and compostable they are also dishwasher safe and the pot can even be used in a microwave. The main container holds 500ml and the separate container in the lid holds 200ml. There are twelve eye-catching designs to choose from. The producer invests in climate protection projects to reduce CO2 emissions that more than compensate for any CO2 used in their production, making the product Climate Positive. Importantly, the PLA used to produce them has a substantially lower carbon footprint than other plastic products.

    Blue Eyed Sun were also shortlisted in this category for their collection of Bamboo Napkins as well as their new range of Organic Cotton Tea TowelsView finalists

    Gift of the Year 2021 Awards

    The People's Choice Award

    This award is brand new to the competition. It allowed the public to vote for their favourite finalists from this years awards. This is the first time this has happened and the winner received the most votes of more than 6,000 cast online. Blue Eyed Sun won this Award for Bioloco Loop which help users to cut back on single-use waste. View finalists

    Best Own Label Gift

    A category for the best own-label goods suppled to other brands. Blue Eyed Sun won for the specially branded BambooCups they produced for the Queen's Shop at Balmoral. Made from fast growing, pesticide free bamboo these reusable cups are a fantastic alternative to single-use cups made from slow growing paper. Over 2.5 billion plastic lined paper cups go to landfill in the UK each year after being used once for only ten minutes. BambooCup holds 13.5oz (400ml) of liquid, is taste free and odour neutral. They are also safe to go in the dish washer and have been tested by TUV Rheinland to ensure compliance with stringent EU safety standards. In fact, Stiftung Warentest found the BambooCup by chic.mic to be the reusable cup of choice in an assessment of 12 leading bamboo cup brands. The cups are also available in 50 off-the-shelf designs. View finalists

    About the Awards

    Competition for the Gift of the Year 2021 was fierce, with were over 700 entries across 23 categories vying for these prestigious awards. Judged by more than 70 leading industry retailers, buyers and key industry experts, shortlisted products are selected based on a host of factors including design, wow factor and commercial potential for retailers.

    A shortlist of 300 entries was then whittled down to 92 finalists from which the winners were chosen. Whilst the Gift of the Year awards are usually held live on Sunday evening at the Spring Fair trade show at the NEC in Birmingham, this year they were announced in special online Zoom ceremonies hosted by Alex Ryan from popular industry Prod-cast.

    Jeremy Corner, Managing Director of Blue Eyed Sun, was in attendance at the online ceremonies to discover they had won. "We were completely overwhelmed to win these awards, after not having won at the Gift of the Year awards since 2003." said Jeremy. "We are exceptionally proud of our new eco-friendly range of giftware for 2021 and would like to thank everyone who voted for us." Watch the ceremonies here.

    These awards are the most highly respected industry accolades for new products launched in the giftware industry each year. Winners benefit from industry wide recognition and exposure, which lead to increased sales for winners and their retailers. Now in its 43rd year, the Gift of the Year Awards is organised and run by the Giftware Association.

    Blue Eyed Sun is also a previous Queens Award winner and Henries Award Winner. They are primarily trade only, selling to direct to retailers. If you want to stock their products in your store please contact them to request further details.

    If you'd like to buy one of their products you can visit their consumer website: www.greenmagpie.net

    Gift of the Year Awards 2021 Ceremony

  • Bioloco Loops win Two Gift of the Year Awards

    Bioloco Loops win Gift of the Year Awards

    The ever popular Bioloco Loops have won two awards at the industry's prestigious Gift of the Year Awards 2021.

    Bioloco Loops were judged by a panel of sixty retailers and industry experts to be the Best Contemporary Gift. The finalists in all categories were then eligible for a public vote to choose the first recipient of the inaugural People's Choice Award. With over 6,000 votes cast online, Bioloco Loops were voted the overall winner.

    These stylish flasks have been a big hit with retailers and the range has recently been expanded to twenty shades, including four new Spring colours (pictured).

    They are perfect for fashion conscious shoppers who care about sustainability and the environment. Not only do they help to reduce single-use plastic waste but they are carbon neutral too.

    These elegant shaped flasks keep drinks warm for up to 18 hours and cool for up to 12 hours. Each has a capacity of 500ml (16.9 oz) and is made of double walled kitchen grade stainless steel 304.

    The beautiful design is complemented by a unique wooden lid and a silicon looped handle for easy carrying. Plus these eye catching accessories are BPA-free, Phthalate-free and toxin-free. Hand washing is recommended.

    Blue Eyed Sun won a total of five awards at the Gift of the Year Awards for a variety of eco-friendly products they distribute exclusively to retailers throughout the UK and Ireland.

    Other prizes included Best Ethical Gift for their Bioloco Plant Kids Cups, the best Kitchen & Dining award for their Bioloco Plant Lunchpot and the best Own Label category for their bespoke BambooCup for Balmoral. They were also shortlisted for their new Bamboo Napkins and their Organic Cotton Tea Towels.

    Watch a short video about Bioloco Loop and our other products here

    See all Bioloco products

    Retailers can order online here

    Click here to buy one for someone special

  • Bioloco Plant Kids Cup wins Best Ethical Gift Award

    Bioloco Plant Kids Cup - Gift of the Year Awards

    Bioloco Plant Kids Cup has won the best Ethical Gift Award at the Gift of the Year Awards 2021.

    These stylish new kids beakers are made from plant sugars and have a significantly lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics. BPA and melamine free, Bioloco Plant Kids Cups are both microwave and dishwasher safe. They are also a climate neutral product that is fully recyclable and industrially compostable.

    Bioloco Plant Kids Cups are available in five fun designs and have a capacity of 400ml (13.5 oz). Each comes with a silicone drinking straw hidden beneath their easy to open and close lid that keeps the beakers leak proof.

    Blue Eyed Sun won a total of five awards at the Gift of the Year Awards for a variety of eco-friendly products they distribute exclusively to retailers throughout the UK and Ireland.

    Other prizes included Best Contemporary Gift and the People's Choice Award for their Bioloco Loops, the best Kitchen & Dining award for their Bioloco Plant Lunchpots and the best Own Label category for their bespoke BambooCups for Balmoral. They were also shortlisted for their new Bamboo Napkins and their Organic Tea Towels.

    They have a range of eco-friendly gifts for children made from plant materials, including fun miniature flasks, table mats, lunchboxes and kids tableware sets.

    See all Bioloco products

    Retailers can order online here

    Click here to buy one for someone special

    Bioloco Plant Kids Cups

  • Bamboo Napkins shortlisted for Gift of the Year Award

    Bamboo Napkins - Gift of the Year Award

    Blue Eyed Sun's new Bamboo Napkins have been shortlisted for the best Kitchen & Dining Gift Award at the Gift of the Year Awards 2021.

    These stylish new bamboo napkins are made from 100% bamboo fibres that are sustainably grown without pesticides. Because bamboo takes only 4 years to grow it is more sustainable than paper which comes from trees that can take longer to mature. They are printed with water based inks and are also a climate positive product. This means that their carbon footprint is more than offset by carbon reducing projects.

    Measuring 33 x 33cm these quality three ply napkins are are free from chlorine. They are available in 24 popular designs with more in the pipeline.

    After having six different products shortlisted, Blue Eyed Sun won a total of five awards at the Gift of the Year Awards for a variety of eco-friendly products they distribute exclusively to retailers throughout the UK and Ireland.

    Other prizes included Best Contemporary Gift and the People's Choice Award for their Bioloco Loops, the best Kitchen & Dining award for their Bioloco Plant Lunchpots, best Ethical Gift for Bioloco Plant Kids Cups and the best Own Label category for their bespoke BambooCups for Balmoral. They were also shortlisted for their new Organic Cotton Tea Towels.

    They have a range of eco-friendly gifts for children made from plant materials, including fun miniature flasks, table mats, lunchboxes and kids tableware sets.

    Retailers can order online here

  • New Organic Cotton Tea Towels shortlisted for Gift of the Year

    Organic Cotton Tea Towels - Gift of the Year Awards

    Blue Eyed Sun's new Organic Cotton Tea Towels have been shortlisted for the best Kitchen & Dining Gift Award at the Gift of the Year Awards 2021.

    These stylish new organic cotton tea towels are made from 100% certified organic cotton. Measuring 50 x 70cm thy are packaged in recyclable craft paper. They are also a climate positive product that is machine washable at 40 degrees celsius. Available in 20 popular designs, these beautiful organic kitchen towels can be ironed.

    After having six different products shortlisted, Blue Eyed Sun won a total of five awards at the Gift of the Year Awards for a variety of eco-friendly products they distribute exclusively to retailers throughout the UK and Ireland.

    Other prizes included Best Contemporary Gift and the People's Choice Award for their Bioloco Loops, the best Kitchen & Dining award for their Bioloco Plant Lunchpots, best Ethical Gift for Bioloco Plant Kids Cups and the best Own Label category for their bespoke BambooCups for Balmoral. They were also shortlisted for their new Bamboo Napkins.

    They have a range of eco-friendly gifts for children made from plant materials, including fun miniature flasks, table mats, lunchboxes and kids tableware sets.

    Retailers can order online here

    Organic Cotton Tea Towel

  • Gift of the Year 2015 Winners and Finalists

    The Gift of the Year 2015 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.

    Body, Bath and Spa

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

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    WINNER: Waggledance Collection

    Entered by: beefayre

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Compact Lenses

    Entered by: IF (that company called)

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Modern Apothecary Candles

    Entered by: Stone Glow Candles

    Branded / Character

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

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    WINNER: Fascinations Star Wars 3D Metal Construction Kits

    Entered by: Professor Puzzle Ltd

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: RSPB Singing Birds

    Entered by: Ravensden Plc

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Rubiks Cube™ Light

    Entered by: Paladone Products Ltd

    Card and Wrap

    Cards and wrap for any occasion aimed at independent gift and greetings card shops - often handmade / one off design.

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    WINNER: FORM

    Entered by: The Art File

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Coaster Cards

    Entered by: The London Studio

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Speedy gift wrap for awkward shaped gifts

    Entered by: Lux-Wrap Limited

    Commemorative and Collectable Gifts

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

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    WINNER: PERSONALISED BRASS TRAVELLERS COMPASS WITH WOODEN 

    Entered by: Treat Gifts

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Iconic Bookchairs

    Entered by: Thinking Gifts Ltd

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: National Geographic Picture Playing Cards

    Entered by: IF (that company called)

    Eco Friendly

    Environmentally friendly green gift for responsible consumers.

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    WINNER: Felt Animal Puppets

    Entered by: Sew Heart Felt

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Building Blocks

    Entered by: Lanka Kade

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: WeWOOD Kappa Chocolate

    Entered by: WeWOOD UK

    Fashion Accessories

    Scarves, bags, belts etc for men, women, children, pets, cars!

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    WINNER: Love the Glove

    Entered by: Burgon & Ball

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Collier Campbell Shoulder Bag

    Entered by: Quintessential

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Compact Lenses

    Entered by: IF (that company called)

    Fashion Jewellery

    Gift jewellery

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    WINNER: Branch Out

    Entered by: Martick Jewellery

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: keep me jewellery

    Entered by: keep me jewellery

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: WeWOOD Kappa Chocolate

    Entered by: WeWOOD UK

    Festive and Seasonal

    Decorative product related to Christmas and other seasonal celebrations including Valentine’s day, Mother’s day, Easter, Father’s day and Halloween.

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    WINNER: Skeleton Crew

    Entered by: Talking Tables Ltd

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Reusable Gift Box Crackers – Hellebore design

    Entered by: Keep This Design

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Great Egg Hunt

    Entered by: Talking Tables Ltd

    Garden and Outdoor Living

    Any accessories for alfresco living.

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    WINNER: Citronella Wood Wick Patio 'n' Picnic Candles

    Entered by: Enigma

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: MILK BOTTLE WITH STRAW

    Entered by: PARLANE INTERNATIONAL

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Plant Pot Mug

    Entered by: Gift Republic

    Gift Food

    Gifts which include food products for any occasion.

    Gifts for Men

    Gifts with Men in mind.

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    WINNER: BATTERY-POWERED PAPER PLANES

    Entered by: The Lagoon Group

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Gentlemens Hardware

    Entered by: Wild and Wolf Ltd

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Ridleys Games Room

    Entered by: Wild and Wolf Ltd

    Home Accessories

    Any accessories for the home interior – modern, classical, country or urban living.

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    WINNER: VINTAGE LIGHT BULB

    Entered by: Amber Bright Creations

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Goat Flower Vase

    Entered by: Quail Designs Ltd

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Woodland Trophy Hooks

    Entered by: Transomnia

    Home Fragrance

    Fragrance designed for the home - scented candles, reed diffusers, incense sticks, potpourri, oil burners and elegant room sprays.

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    WINNER: Modern Apothecary Candles

    Entered by: Stone Glow Candles

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Art Collection Lime & Mandarin

    Entered by: Stone Glow Candles

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Fired Earth Earl Grey and Vetivert large twin wick

    Entered by: Wax Lyrical

    Hot Novelty

    The latest must have silly gift.

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    WINNER: Rubiks Cube™ Light

    Entered by: Paladone Products Ltd

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Comedy Bandana

    Entered by: Bluesky designs

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: King For The Day

    Entered by: NPW

    Kids

    Gifts for a baby, child or teenager.

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    WINNER: animal toothbrush holders

    Entered by: j-me

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: RSPB Small Singing Birds

    Entered by: Ravensden Plc

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Takes and Adders

    Entered by: House of Marbles

    Kitchen and Dining

    Everyday products or those designed for social and special occasions, including tableware, glassware, cutlery, table decoration, utensils and cooking / preparing products / materials.

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    WINNER: CrushGrind Optic Mills

    Entered by: T&G Woodware Ltd

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: DRINKS COOLER RANGE

    Entered by: PARLANE INTERNATIONAL

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: HOST Chill Cooling Pour Spout

    Entered by: Brightcore Ltd

    Made in UK

    Any product made in Great Britain or Northern Ireland.

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    WINNER: Hinchcliffe and Barber Songbird Grey Ceramics

    Entered by: My Gifts Trade

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Spode Delamere Rural

    Entered by: Portmeirion Group

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Victors Drinks - Ciders and Ales

    Entered by: Victor's Drinks

    Occasions

    Product related to any special occasions including gifts, gift-wrap, gift stationery and accessories (eg: birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, christenings, confirmations and other religious/cultural ceremonies/festivals, passing exams/driving test, graduation)

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    WINNER: Photo Booth Prop Range

    Entered by: Ginger Ray

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Blossom and Brogues

    Entered by: Talking Tables Ltd

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Christmas Origami

    Entered by: The Lagoon Group

    Premium / Luxury

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

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    WINNER: Cassini Terrestrial MOVA Globe

    Entered by: Turtletech Design Inc

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: BassBuds 24 Carat Gold Collection

    Entered by: Electro Box Ltd

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: New Supersize Aztec Gem Terrarium

    Entered by: The Urban Botanist

    Stationery

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

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    WINNER: Ted Baker Ladies Stationery

    Entered by: Wild and Wolf Ltd

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Meal Planner

    Entered by: Busy B

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Set of 36 pencils Mr Badger

    Entered by: Rex international ltd

    Under £10

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

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    WINNER: animal toothbrush holders

    Entered by: j-me

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Essential Tools

    Entered by: Burgon & Ball

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    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Line Markers

    Entered by: Thinking Gifts Ltd

     

     

    The Judges' Choice award (the judging panels' favourite gift across all winning products) at Gift of the Year 2015 went to Songbird Grey Ceramics by Hinchcliffe and Barber.

    DOWNLOAD THE GIFT OF THE YEAR 2015 AWARD WINNERS BROCHURE HERE!

    NB. The brochure is 4Mb to download. Contact Christopher Munns 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.

    Award winning advice for entering awards like Gift of the Year

    See all of the winners and finalists at the recent Henries greeting card awards

  • 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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  • New Gorgeous Gifts shortlisted for Gift of the Year 2014

    Gorgeous Gifts short listed for Gift of the YearWe are very excited to announce that our new licensed giftware range Gorgeous, developed with Widdop Bingham, has been shortlisted for Gift of the Year 2014. Hopefully we will make the finals held at Spring Fair in a few weeks. Our Gorgeous range of greeting cards has also been first round short listed in the Cards for Design-Led Shops category.
    Products shortlisted for Gift of the Year 2014 will be judged by the following criteria:

    Design innovation and originality Quality of manufacture Sales potential and commercial viability Presentation and packaging Customer appeal and value Retail profit potential Marketing and merchandising support to the trade and the consumer X/WOW factor. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at Spring Fair on Sunday 2nd February and trophies will be presented to the winning companies.
     
    Finalist products will be displayed in the Gift of the Year 2014 show house at Spring Fair at the NEC Birmingham.

    The Gift of the Year 2014 judging panel is:

    Lindsey Adam - Bonkers, Richard Barker - Cilla & Camilla, Ronnie Barnard - Gifts for Gentlemen, Lyndsey Brooks – Lakeland, Tina Botterill - Cool! Cards and Gifts at Handpicked Hall, Peter Burridge - Montpellier Gallery, Hilary Davenport - Scotts and Co, Judith Harris – Notcutts, Jane Hudson - Presents for Men, Mark Jones - Occasions Direct, Coralie Keech - Daisy Chain, Kirsten Linton – Cornucopia, Dick Mawdsley – Utility, Nathaniel Mobbs - National Gallery, Jenny Spivey - Frosts Garden Centres, Simon Woolgrove – Achica, Natalie Yates - Gifts From Handpicked, Zoe York - Squashed Tomato

    Click here to read more about some of the Blue Eyed Sun licensed gift lines from Widdop Bingham.

    To enquire about further licensing opportunities with Blue Eyed Sun cards contact Jeremy at www.blueeyedsun.co.uk

    For more information of Gift of the Year 2014 visit www.giftoftheyear.co.uk

  • Gift of the Year 2013 Winners and Finalists

    Gift of the Year 2013 Winners and Finalists List

    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.

    DOWNLOAD THE 2013 GIFT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS BROCHURE HERE!

    NB. The brochure is 4Mb to download. Please 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 here to join the GA.

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