Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - March/April 2021

GOTY WINNERS 53 BRANDED GIFT Winner: Richard Osman’s House of Game’s, Hacche Retail Highly Commended: Burgon & Ball, Gibsons, Clockwork Solider BEAUTY, BATH & SPA Winner: The Burn + Bloom Candle Collection, The Candle Brand Highly Commended: Mama Bee Soaps, Marigold Charms, The Candle Brand  And the award goes to… The Winners and Highly Commended were announced during Spring Fair @Home, along with a special Live event to announce the Judge’s choice winner and the very first people’s choice winner. The ceremony has evolved with the times and each category got its own top secret zoom celebration to find out who the winners were, as well Sarah Ward hosting a live event with her annual industry speech. The key trends that emerged from the competition were the theme of care – gifts that give back while sustainably helping others and the environment have been key throughout the last year and were evident in the types of gifts that were entered and performed well in the Awards. From jigsaws that gave back to charity, vases that encourage us to plant more trees and gifts and kits that can be posted to loved ones for birthdays, baking and crafting. Chris Workman from the Giftware Association said, “From what has been a very different coemption this year we have certainly seen a resilient industry, and an industry that has grown, adapted and thrived even in testing times. Its been great to see so many fantastic products entered and congratulations to all the Winners, Highly Commended, Shortlisted and everyone who entered. You are all winners in our eyes, we hope to see you all next year as we plan to grow the competition again to be even bigger and better.” CHILDREN’S, EDUCATIONAL AND PRE-SCHOOL Winner: Passport to Genius, Whiz Kid Games Highly Commended: Sweet Dreamers Ltd, Apples to Pears, Totseat CARDS & WRAP Winner: Message in a Bottle pop up card, All Joy Designs Highly Commended: Boxstar Creative Ltd, Lottie Simpson, Two for Joy COMMEMORATIVE, COLLECTABLE AND CHARITABLE Winner: Rainbow Heroes in Aid of Samaritans Charity 500 piece jigsaw puzzle, Gibsons Highly Commended: We check out the winners of the Gift of the Year 2021 awards, announced during the Spring Fair @Home Event…