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WELCOME TO THE PROGRESSIVE

PRESCHOOL AWARDS 2019 The last 12 months have been exceptional for many reasons, with a challenging retail landscape and tough trading conditions making today's biggest-ever celebration more significant than ever before.

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e are delighted to be able to welcome you all here – for the seventh year running – to celebrate and applaud the products, brands, retailers and people who have excelled in their field over the past year. As highly-respected trade accolades, the Progressive Preschool Awards 2019 recognise the top performing and most innovative names within the industry, offering a solid endorsement of the successes, expertise and business aptitude found right across the preschool sector.

Today we come together to celebrate this year's finalists and winners; those who play a fundamental part in influencing the evolution and growth seen right across the industry. This afternoon is a celebration for everyone in the preschool sector, as we support and celebrate the industry’s achievements, while also shining a spotlight on the outstanding efforts of those going home with a trophy.

Of course, they won't be the only ones going home with something special today. Each and every one of

you will be taking home the legendary PPS goody bag, which has once again been created especially for today's event. Your bespoke PPS tickets, placeholders and menus offer further examples of the level of detail and creativity which can be seen throughout every aspect of the preschool sector.

On that note, we would like to thank everyone who has helped us make today possible, with special mentions to our judging panels, generous sponsors and of course everyone who has taken the time to come along to today's event. It's a genuine pleasure to bring everyone together and we'd like to thank you all for showing your support for the industry and helping us make today's celebrations extra special.

We hope you all have a wonderful afternoon.

The Progressive Preschool Team Rob Willis, Jacqui Parr, Sam Loveday, Jo Pilcher Jakki Brown, Ian Hyder and Warren Lomax.

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THE JUDGING PROCESS

Inset: The buying team from JoJo Maman Bébé came out in force.

Below: It was serious business for the team from M&Co. Bottom right: The judges had to make their decisions from thousands of preschool products.

Below left: The Entertainer’s Katie Gritt (r) and Sophia Szopa get hands on with the product.

THE DECIDING FACTOR Any awards programme worth its salt will be based upon on two fundamental things – high quality entries and an exemplary judging process. The Progressive Preschool Awards ticks both of those boxes, with an incredible amount of behind-the-scenes work going into selecting the finalists and winners each year.

Now in their seventh year, the cross-category trade awards are widely considered to be an endorsement of excellence, celebrating those who have made a real impact on the preschool retail market over the last 12 months.

Selecting the very best products, the most dedicated retailers and the cleverest marketing campaigns from such an impressive selection is no easy task, but a results in a formidable list of finalists which spans the whole preschool industry.

Here's a glimpse behind the scenes at how the PPS awards programme arrived at the finalists and winners for the Progressive Preschool Awards 2019.

About The Awards Launched in 2013 by Progressive Preschool magazine, The Progressive Preschool Awards are cross-category accolades which reflect the publication's diverse reach, from toys to car seats and everything in-between.

The awards, now in their seventh year, have become firmly established as a key date in the industry calendar, highlighting the drive, dedication and passion found across the preschool sector.

Both finalists and winners are recognised for their efforts over the past year, with independent retailers featured alongside majors and suppliers being rewarded for quality, creativity and innovation.

In order to guarantee credibility, the judging process is entirely

transparent at every stage. The selection criteria is different for each category, ensuring that the awards reflect the outstanding nature of both the finalists and the winners.

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE PRODUCT AWARDS Thousands of products were placed under the spotlight at this year's Progressive Preschool Awards product judging, when the UK's top preschool buyers came together to select their favourites from each of the ten categories.

A record-breaking number of potentially award-winning items had been sent in from hundreds of suppliers, spanning a wide range of the very best toys, strollers, books and nursery essentials on the market today. The buyers wasted no time in getting to grips with the submissions and rose to the challenge, making some tough decisions and ultimately selecting the finalists and winners we will be seeing on stage today.

The Product Judging Process The judging panel for this year's product categories had their work cut out for them when they arrived at the central London location on Tuesday 13 August 2019.

Suppliers from right across the preschool spectrum had sent in their very best products or ranges – totally free of charge, of course – to be scrutinised and judged independently on its own merit, taking into account how everything from pricing and packaging to how well it sits in the current preschool market.

All product entered had to be aimed at the preschool Inset: JoJo Maman Bébé's Sarah Liversidge examines an Infantino nightlight.

THE JUDGING PROCESS Below left: The apparel category was a colourful affair.

Left: The M&Co team made sure that every product was scrutinised.

Below right: Our youngest judge was Harvey, who came along to make sure his mum, Tesco's Pippa Woods, chose wisely.

market (0-5) and have been launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2018 and 9 July 2019.

Entries could be for a single product or a range of up to five products.

This year’s prestigious judging panel took full responsibility for the judging process, with buyers from some of the nation's top retailers including The Entertainer, Mothercare, JoJo Maman Bébé, John Lewis, Tesco and Amazon as well as a number of specialist independent retailers and online preschool influencers.

The judges considered each category in turn, taking into account certain key criteria such as design, cost, innovation and quality before choosing their top five products from that particular category, listed in order of preference.

Votes were then verified and counted, revealing the six deserving finalists in each category, along with the eventual winner. some tough decisions and ultimately selecting today's finalists and winners.

Left centre: A wide range of product was featured in the toy category.

Left: The mobility submissions included a number of pushchairs and car seats.

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JUDGING THE RETAIL AWARDS

THE JUDGING PROCESS

Designed to reflect the ever-changing nature of the current retail climate, the Progressive Preschool retail awards are carefully designed to reward retailers which have excelled within the preschool sector over the last year.

Inset: The Validation Panel for the 2019 retail award categories

Initial shortlists were drawn up following a number of took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. nominations which had been put forward by suppliers, distributors, wholesalers and agents, as well as the retailers themselves.

These entries were then discussed and validated by a panel of industry retail experts at the Progressive Preschool offices in London on the morning of Wednesday 4 September 2019. The nominated retailers in each category were then discussed in detail, with their product selection, customer care and commitment to the sector all taken into account.

An open voting process was then held to decide the finalists and eventual winners. Lively discussions and a wide variety of experiences and opinions made for an interesting debate. The open discussion also ensured the voting process maintained total integrity and truly considered each retailers' approach and achievements over the last year.

The Retail Validation Panel The Validation Panel for the 2019 retail award categories comprised a number of top level industry executives, with experience spanning the entire preschool retailing spectrum. The panel, chaired by PPS' Rob Willis and Jacqui Parr (neither of whom had a vote), were: Laura Brennan (WildBrain), Tom Crompton (Blues Clothing), Tracey Devine-Tyley (Fundamentally Children), Jason Easy (BBC Worldwide), Marianne James (then Nickelodeon, now Hasbro), Katie Rollings (Entertainment One), Sarah Salmon (Cooneen), Jon Tilley (Skip Hop) and Matthew Woolf (Lego).

JUDGING THE MARKETING AWARD Consumer engagement is essential for preschool brands and companies looking to create an relationship with their customers, making marketing activity and social media initiatives more important than ever. This award recognises the companies, brands and campaigns which have made a real difference within the preschool sector over the last 12 months.

The Best Preschool Marketing and Communication Campaign award recognises any preschool marketing Above: The 2019 validation panel for the activity which has run in the last 12 months. This includes (but is not limited to) Progressive Preschool Marketing Award were TV advertising, PR campaigns, outdoor events, experiential activities, (l-r): Richard Pink (chairman) (Pink Key Consulting), Christine Scippo (Kaleidoscope promotions, sponsorship, online campaigns and social media initiatives.

Communications), Barbara Robinson (Hasbro), Katie Rollings (eOne Group), Paul Godwin (PCG The final shortlist was decided by a panel of independent industry and Consultants) and Amber Steventon (Azaria PR). marketing experts who came together on Thursday 13 September 2019 to consider the merits of all submitted campaigns. The discussions considered clear measurable objectives such as effectiveness, commitment to preschool product and retail support.

“The judges found arriving at their decision to be a challenge, as the quality of entries gets better and better each year,” said Richard Pink, marketing guru and owner of Pink Key Marketing, who has been chairing the marketing judging panel for the past five years.

He continued; “But after a long and passionate debate they reached a result that everyone was happy with – a very deserving set of finalists and ultimate winner.”

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FINALISTS

Aldi

Asda

Lidl

Morrisons

Sainsbury’s

Tesco

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Best Multiple Retailer of Preschool Products Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based retailers with five or more stores, selling preschool product including nursery, toy, apparel and gift. These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS

Hamleys

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Mothercare

Smyths Toys

Starlings Toymaster The Entertainer

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FINALISTS

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Matalan

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FINALISTS

Bentalls (part of the Daniel’s of Windsor Fenwick Group)

Debenhams

Harrods

Selfridges

John Lewis

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Best Online Retailer of Preschool Products Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based online retailers selling preschool product including nursery, toy, apparel and gift. These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS

Amazon.co.uk

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Character.com

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Best Preschool Retail Initiative Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based retailers selling preschool product that has undertaken an activity or series of activities to promote the preschool market. These awards are for a retailer's specific initiative or its overall approach over the last year.

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Lidl

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for its Big Toy Rehoming initiative with The Salvation Army

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Best Independent Nursery Retailer

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Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based retailers selling nursery product. These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS

A3 Baby Barn

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Burnley

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Best Independent Apparel Retailer

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Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based retailers selling preschool clothing and accessories. These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS

B. Biscuit Sheffield

Bo-Belles Boutique

My Little Things Knebworth

Leek

Pickles & Lillies

Pud Store

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Suffolk

Doncaster

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Best Independent Toy Retailer Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based retailers selling toys and other play product. These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS

Hoiti Toyti Toy Shop (Toymaster)

Little Imps

Wally’s Toys

Glastonbury

Thame

Toys UK

Toy Galaxy

High Wycombe

Ealing

Bromsgrove

Weasel and the Bug Chester

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Best Independent Gift Retailer Criteria: Nominees could be UK-based retailers selling preschool gift product.

These awards are for retailers' approach and achievements in the preschool market over the last year.

FINALISTS

Brown Bear Witney

My Small World Toy Store

Puff’s Toyshop Wymondham

Somerset

The Growing Tree

The Nursery Shop

The Olive Branch

Market Harborough

Abingdon

Castle Donnington

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Best Preschool Apparel and Accessories Range Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all apparel and accessories aimed at 0-5 year olds. This includes nightwear, daywear, outerwear, underwear, footwear, dress-up as well as accessories as bibs, changing bags, swimwear aids. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2018 and 7 July 2019.

FINALISTS

Billie by Billie Faiers Brave and Brilliant baby clothing range collection from George at Asda

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Flower Fairies collection by Childrensalon from Childrensalon.com

Peppa Pig range for Mothercare

Peter Rabbit TV range for George

The Very Hungry Caterpillar range

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Best Preschool Toy Range (12m+) Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all toys and games aimed at 0 – 5 year olds. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2018 and 7 July 2019.

FINALISTS

Go2 and Buzzy BSX Magic touch piano from Berg Toys

Thomas & Friends Big Loader from Tomy and Mattel

from Baby Einstein and Hape

Paw Patrol Ultimate Rescue Vehicles from Spin Master

Tiny Paws Pet Hotel Wooden activity from Playmobil walker from Le Toy Van

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Count with Peppa from Trends UK

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Explore & Discover range from GALT

from Thames & Kosmos

Secret Scholar range from BigJig Toys

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World of Eric Carle collection from Insect Lore

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Best Preschool Publishing Range Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all books, comics and greeting cards aimed at 0-5 year olds.

To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2018 and 7 July 2019.

FINALISTS

Felt Flaps collection Find Out About: from Nosy Crow Feelings

Spot’s Tractor from Penguin Random House Children’s

Horace & Co collection

from Hachette Children’s Books

from Signature Books

That’s Not My… 20th anniversary collection

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Best Preschool Home or Furniture Range Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all bedding, furniture, lighting and home dĂŠcor products aimed at 0-5 year olds. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2018 and 7 July 2019.

FINALISTS

2-in-1 night light projector

Eton expandable cot bed

Kubbie sleep travel cot

from Infantino

from Boori

from Joie

Nebraska Sleigh Cot2bed

Next2me Magic side-sleeping crib

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from Potwells

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Best Preschool Gift Range Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all giftware products aimed at 0-5 year olds. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2018 and 7 July 2019.

FINALISTS

Animal Fairies wooden toy range

Christopher Robin collection

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from Orange Tree Toys

from Posh Paws

Peter Rabbit gift range for Mothercare

Peter Rabbit nursery collection

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Best Wheeled Goods or Car Seat Range Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all prams, pushchairs, car seats and infant carriers aimed at 0-5 year olds. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2018 and 7 July 2019.

FINALISTS

Flexa stroller from Diono

Fold & Go i-Size car seat

i-Spin 360 car seat from Joie

from Chicco

Joolz Day 3 stroller from Joolz

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FastFold stroller from Micralite

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Best Preschool Essentials Range Criteria: Open to all feeding, sleeping, travel and other essential products aimed at 0-5 year olds. To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2018 and 7 July 2019.

FINALISTS

Bliss Superhero collection from Close

Hanging toiletry pouch with accessories

Moby bathtime essentials from SkipHop

from Beaba

My Carry Potty range

Plenti+ nursing pillow and toy bar

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from Ingenuity

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FINALISTS

Babiators Blue Series Sunglasses

Children’s unicorn suitcase

Dinosaur and Swan Lake keepsake boxes

from Babiators

from LittleLife

from Personalised Memento Company

Peter Rabbit baby collection

Prehistoric Land bamboo tableware range

SkipHop Zoo collection

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Best Infant Development Range Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all toys and play product aimed at 0 - 1 year olds.

To qualify all products entered must have launched at retail in the UK between 8 July 2018 and 7 July 2019.

FINALISTS

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Taf Toys Koala Daydream collection

Kaloo Jungle collection from Juratoys

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Best Preschool Marketing and Communication Campaign Sponsored by Criteria: The campaign can cover any kind of marketing communication including TV advertising, PR campaign, promotion, sponsorship or other initiative for any preschool product or service. It must have appeared in the UK market during the period between 8 July 2018 and 7 July 2019.

FINALISTS

Entertainment One

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Nanas Manners

with Peppa Pig’s Festival of Fun campaign

with PJ Masks’ Small Space Day at the National Space Centre

with Handy Hints for Starting Nursery and School

Rocket Licensing

The Entertainer

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with The Very Hungry Caterpillar weekend at The Eden Project

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with Teletubbies’ Baby Sensory/Toddler Sense

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Best Wholesaler or Distributor of Preschool Product Sponsored by Criteria: Open to all distributors and wholesalers of infant and preschool product, operating in the UK. Companies must be successfully trading, and are entered based on excellence in product selection, marketing, retail support, distribution potential, customer care and online activity.

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Cheeky Rascals

Hippychick

Kidcentral

Little Concepts

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Outstanding Achievement Award Sponsored by Criteria: The outstanding achievement award is open to all individuals in the preschool sector, be they retail, supplier, licensing or otherwise. Nominations were sought by way of recommendation, based on individual achievement, knowledge and performance in the preschool industry.

FINALISTS WHO WILL BE THE WINNER FOR 2019?

2017 winner

2018 winner

Eric White

Neil Saunders

2015 winner

2016 winner

Barbara Roinson

Christine Nicholls

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