Henries Winners pages 2024 A4 FINAL VERSION.qxp_Layout 1 24/10/2024 11:54 Page 2
Best
Diversity and Inclusion Range Category Sponsor
Open to: All greeting card ranges (humorous and nonhumorous) that had been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 15 June 2023 and 14 June 2024 that reflect diversity and inclusivity. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that had been launched during the aforementioned dates could be entered.
Initial Reaction: “Our initial thoughts were shock, quickly followed by joy. We were honoured to be in a category with great talent such as Georgina Fihosy from AfroTouch, who is also a strong voice for industrywide change. This award means a lot to us personally, You Go Girl! started out as a passion project just before the pandemic, with a small number of designs and has grown to a fierce collection of empowerment, friendship, diversity and inclusivity, ultimately showing that no matter who or where you are…You Can Go Girl. My colleagues – Perlina and Alana – who joined me on stage, have been huge advocates of this successful range, as have the wider Paper Rose team. Our many thanks go to all the retail judges who showed love for this range and believed in its message as much as we do.” Sarah Tanser, studio manager of Paper Rose Above: As sponsor of this award, Cardzone’s head of buying, Sam Ody (second right) presented the trophy to (second left-right) Paper Rose’s studio manager Sarah Tanser, Alana Rourke, production and inventory manager and (far right) Perlina Pierre-Davis, the publisher’s international sales and licensing director.
You Go Girl! from Paper Rose
Below: All smiles from Paper Rose’s (left-right) Sarah Tanser, Alana Rourke and Perlina Pierre-Davis.
Above: As a first time Henries sponsor, Cardzone’s head of buying, Sam Ody opened the gold envelope and announced the winner. PROGRESSIVE GREETINGS WORLDWIDE 27