The Gift of the Year Awards 2024 concluded yesterday (May 16) with an evening ceremony at the Lancaster Hotel in London, celebrating another remarkable year of achievements in the giftware industry.
The event honoured the enduring tradition of The Giftware Association’s Gift of the Year Awards, alongside The Greats Gift Retailer Awards. This year, the competition reached new heights with an unprecedented number of entries across 20 categories.
The winners are:
Beauty, Bath, and Spa: Oir luxury hand and body soaps by Oir Soap
Branded Gift: The Traitors Special Edition Card Game by Ginger Fox Games
Cards, Wrap & Stationery: Choccy Cards by Rosie Made a Thing
Children’s Gift: Create An Amazing Animal Kingdom Giant Map by Clockwork Soldier
Contemporary Gift: Alice Mushroom Lamp by Gingko Design
Design & Craft: DIY Bee Hotel Kit by Beehive
Ethical Gift: OCEAN Collection by VENT for Change
Fashion Accessories and Jewellery: Sterling Silver Earrings by Hollie Tree Silver and Scents
Festive & Occasions: Sara Miller – Easter Gifting by Elite
Food & Drink: Tyga Date Night Hampers by Tyga Foods Company
Games & Puzzles: You Can’t Say Umm by Big Potato Games
Health & Wellbeing and Accessible Gifts: The 7 Chakras – Eau Lovely by Enesco
Heritage Gifts incorporating Commemorative, Collectable & Charitable: A Dog’s Life – Charity Gift Book by The Little Dog Laughed
Home Fragrance: Just Because Three Lites Boxes by Best Kept Secrets
Home, Kitchen & Garden: Self Care Planter by WITH Creative
International: Trixie Fun Animal Friends Backpacks by Trixie
My Gift of All Time: Amber Crystal Light by Gingko Design
Novelty, Tech & Gadgets: Spaceman & UFO Book Lights by IF
Pet Gift: The Wrendale Pet Collection by Wrendale Designs
Under £15: Bags of Fun by Rosie Made A Thing
The Giftware Association CEO Sarah Ward said: “We are incredibly pleased with the diversity and creativity showcased this year. The Gift of the Year Awards transcend a mere competition; they embody the spirit of hard work, innovation, and commitment prevalent in our industry. The awards evening was a remarkable celebration of the ingenuity and talent that our industry boasts, and I eagerly anticipate the future developments of all our finalists and winners.”