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All About The Greats The Greats Awards, launched in 2003 to recognise and reward gift retailers across the whole retail spectrum, are organised by Progressive Gifts & Home magazine and owned and run by independent company Max Publishing, founded in 1991. All photos from The Greats will be featured on the website over the next few days. T: 020 7700 6740; E: suem@max-publishing.co.uk www.progressivegifts.co.uk www.thegreatsawards.co.uk

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‘Greats’ welcome

Welcome to The Greats Awards, taking place for the second year running

Above left: The Greats team, from left to right: Ian Hyder, Sue Marks, toastmaster Rob Persell and Angie Bryant, shown at last year's event.

at the historic Savoy hotel in London, where, for the past 125 years, its very name has stood for the best of everything - furnishings, food and, of course, fabulous, glamorous guests! (Think Marilyn Monroe, Laurence

Inset: The Savoy, home of The Greats.

Olivier, Katherine Hepburn and Maria Callas to name just a few of the many movie stars that are known to have stayed at this stunning hotel).

It's why it makes the Savoy the perfect venue for the gift industry's most prestigious event, now in its 12th year, which celebrates the best gift retailers in the UK. It's a day of fine company, delicious food, great fun (thanks to our compere and comedian Sean Collins) and flowers - the theme of this year's event.

Most importantly of all, is that the whole gift industry is here today fantastic gift retailers from right across the retail spectrum, as well as a myriad of leading gift supplier brands.

We know it's going to be a 'blooming marvellous' event!

The Greats team Sue Marks, Angie Bryant, Judy Stevens, Jakki Brown, Ian Hyder and Warren Lomax

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A Huge ‘Thank You’ To Our Sponsors!

The main feature of The Greats, is, of course, the awards ceremony itself.

Each individual category is sponsored by an industry name - either a leading supplier or a trade show organiser.

The Greats 2014 would not be possible without the support of these fantastic companies, and the Greats team would like to convey our sincere thanks to them for their involvement this year.

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Retail Employee of the Year: Sponsored by PG&H Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - London (inside M25): Sponsored by Boofle Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - Home Counties, South and South East: Sponsored by Zebra Pen Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - East Anglia: Sponsored by Harrogate Christmas and Gift Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - Midlands & Wales: Sponsored by Rose & Co. Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - North and Northern Ireland: Sponsored by Joe Davies Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - South West: Sponsored by Wild and Wolf Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - Scotland: Sponsored by Worldfairs/dovetail foks Best Newcomer: South & Wales: Sponsored by Heaven Sends Best Newcomer North and Scotland: Sponsored by Spring Fair International/Autumn Fair International Best Specialist Multiple Retailer of Gifts: Sponsored by Apple Display Best Department Store Retailer of Gifts: Sponsored by Kaemingk Best Non-Specialist Retailer of Gifts: Sponsored by London Stationery Show and National Stationery Week Best Lifestyle, Homewares and Gifts: Sponsored by The Licensing Source Book Best Gift Retailer of Jewellery and Fashion Accessories: Sponsored by Carrie Elspeth Best Garden Centre Retailer of Gifts: Sponsored by Premier Decorations Best Museum/Visitor Attraction Gift Shop: Sponsored by Ravensden Best Retail Display: Gisela Graham Best Online Retailer and/or Mail Order Gift Retailer: Sponsored by Carte Blanche Group Best Retailer Initiative: Sponsored by Yankee Candle Best Service to the Independent Retailer: Sponsored by PG Live 2014 Honorary Achievement Award: Sponsored by The Giftware Association

A Bouquet Of Thanks . . .

Make Us Laugh Who doesn't enjoy a giggle, and who better than comedian/compere Sean Collins to get everyone laughing! Prior to the Awards ceremony, Sean will be cracking jokes, and living up to his reputation as a purveyor of "expert comedy done effortlessly."

Above: Comedian Sean Collins.

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A big thanks to Parlane International for supplying the pretty sweet pea table flowers, to Yankee Candle for supplying the colourful, summer scented candle jars and to Zebra Pen for the table pens. Other thanks must also go to Caroline Gardner for designing the Greats invitations; Mr Fothergill's Seeds, (sister of Abacus Cards and Clare Maddicott), for supplying the Seed Cube name places; Dyson Design Cards for supplying the menu cards and finally, to the award winning designer Ella Doran for giving us permission to use her beautiful floral watercolours design. (Copyright Ella Doran).

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Greats Goody Bags Gifts Every year, Greats guests go home laden down with gifts from sponsors and other leading names in the industry! This year, the great and glorious goody bags will be overflowing with everything from fine bone china floral mugs to candles, jewellery and stationery. pany) gifts will include: In alphabetical order (by com

Pens from Apple Display; candles from Bolsius; carded sentiment bracelets from Carrie Elspeth; note cards from Caspari; floral bottle stoppers from Charles Viancin; Julie Dodsworth notepads from Customworks/Castle Melamine; notebooks from Enesco; notepads from Go Stationery; giftware from Heaven Sends; gift boxed, porcelain floral mugs from Dunoon; Poo Pourri from Joe Davies; I'm A Stationery Addict stickers from the London Stationery Show and National Stationery Week; scented wooden gifts from Manor House Home Fragrance; animal plush items from Ravensden; tin money boxes from Really Good; rose petal lip salves from Rose & Co.; stationery and giftware from Wild and Wolf; Naked Bee hand lotions from Xystos and votives from Yankee Candle.

Top left: Goody bags are in keeping with the floral theme, and have been generously supplied by Lesser & Pavey.

Left: Among the 35 differently patterned floral mugs from Dunoon, which come in all shapes and sizes.

Bottom left: Guests will also find a pretty scented floral themed candle from Bolsius in their goody bags.

About The Savoy l 1246 Count Peter of Savoy built the Savoy Palace on land by the side of the river Thames, given to him by Henry III, whose wife was Count Peter’s niece. l 1889 After nearly five years of building, The Savoy opened on August 6, built by Richard D’Oyly Carte on land adjacent to his Savoy Theatre. The main restaurant was opened by noted hotelier Cesar Ritz, who later became general manager, and who installed an old friend, August Escoffier, 'king of chefs and chef of kings', in the Savoy kitchen.

Above: Three floral Charles Viancin bottle stoppers.

l 2007 The Savoy’s general manager Kiaran Macdonald rang a bell at midday on the December 15 in the Front Hall, and declared The Savoy officially closed for the first time in its 118 year history, in order to begin a complete restoration of the entire building. l 2010 On October 10, The Savoy finally re-opened to the public after what became a £220 million restoration project that took almost three years to complete. The opening was marked by the arrival in The Savoy’s own Rolls-Royce Phantom of the first guest to check in to the hotel after re-opening, the actor, writer and broadcaster Stephen Fry.

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Retail Employee of The Year 2014 Criteria: Awarded to a special someone who has 'gone the extra mile' and made an outstanding contribution to the running or growth of a gift shop or gift department.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE Katie Allsopp, visual merchandiser, Scape Interiors, Bournemouth "Since she started working for Scape Interiors, Katie has made a huge difference to the business. She doesn't stop working from the minute she arrives. She just keeps going and her commitment to work has influenced the other team members. We feel blessed to have her."

Nominated by Justin Brandon, director, Scape Interiors

Erica Coombes, retail buyer and manager of the Denby Gift Box, Emporium and Denby Visitor Centre "Erica's dedication and enthusiasm creates a positive atmosphere for shoppers to have a relaxed and fun experience, ensuring they return time and time again. She is an approachable, bubbly, motivated team player ready to rise to any challenge."

Catherine Kettlewell, store manager, Aspire Style, Oxford "Catherine has managed the Aspire, Oxford, for over five years and also helped to set up a new branch, using her experience to help recruit, merchandise and plan stock for the new store.

Recognising changing shopping patterns in Oxford last summer, she arranged late night shop openings which generated an additional 10% increase in sales."

Nominated by Emma Woodward, director Aspire Style

Lysett Smith, shop manager, Tickety Boo, Chelmsford "I call Lysett a walking oracle. Her stock, costing and pricing knowledge probably rival EPOS – and often does! A real asset at trade shows, the list goes on. It's difficult to put into words how special Lysett is."

Nominated by Alison Smith, co-owner, Tickety Boo

Nominated by Garry Biggs, md, Denby

Stef Turner, assistant manager, Let's Go Round Again, Wombourne "Over the years, Stef has become vital to the shop's smooth running. She totally 'gets' what it's about and is often one step ahead. She is an amazing 'shop fairy' to have, and her appreciation of working as a team is second to none. I hardly feel that I can do justice to all that she has done."

Nominated by Hilary Jones, owner, Let’s Go Round Again

Helen Whelan-Jones, gift buyer, Diss Publishing Bookshop, Diss "Helen joined Diss Publishing Bookshop in 2007, following a major refurbishment in 2006, and helped to change the profile of the shop. She has a different perspective on retail that we have come to appreciate wholeheartedly. She makes any boss feel humble."

Nominated by Birgitte Mager, director, Diss Publishing Bookshop

Category sponsored by

"Progressive Gifts & Home is the No. 1 trade bible for everyone who is anyone in gifts, the magazine that no-one who is serious about the gift and home industry can afford to ignore!" www.progressivegifts.co.uk

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Independent Gift Retailer of the Year

London (inside M25) Criteria: Independent gift retailers in London (inside M25) who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Darch and Duff, Ealing, W London

Farrago, Putney, S London

Rumbles, Ealing, W London

Space, Clerkenwell

The Cherry Tree, East Finchley, N London

The Inside Man, Wandsworth, S London

Category sponsored by “Boofle is made from 100% love and cuddles, lots of wool and a little button! With his own unique brand of happiness and broad appeal Boofle is the star of cute gifts!�

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Independent Gift Retailer of the Year

Home Counties, South & South East Criteria: Independent gift retailers in the Home Counties, South & the South East who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Alligator Pear, Tadworth Alison Townsend, Farnham

Paisley Cat, Farnham Forget Me Not, Stubbington

Category sponsored by

"Zebra Pen manufacture and bring a range of fun and functional writing instruments to the market, including great gift pens such as the Expandz and the Fortia ballpoint pens. Zebra has a pen for everyone." www.zebrapen.co.uk

Something Special, Edenbridge

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Independent Gift Retailer of the Year

East Anglia Criteria: Independent gift retailers in East Anglia who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Alde River, Aldeburgh

Ark, Cambridge

Gifted, Norwich

Love It, Bury St Edmunds and Stamford

The Olive Branch, Billericay and Brentwood Category sponsored by

Tickety Boo, Chelmsford City "Harrogate Christmas & Gift is one of the fastest growing trade shows in the UK with visitor numbers increasing significantly year-on-year. It is the most important annual show for anyone involved in Christmas trade, with the largest display of international festive products." www.harrogatefair.com

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Independent Gift Retailer of the Year

Midlands & Wales Criteria: Independent gift retailers in the Midlands and Wales who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Celebrations of Stourbridge, Stourbridge

Follie and Follie Home, Lincoln

Rhubarb, Malvern

Selections, Port Talbot

Set, Leicester

Village Crafts, Bets-y-Coed

Category sponsored by "Rose & Co. is a cult British brand with a sumptuous gift collection for bath, body and home. Rose & Co. is sold in carefully selected retailers worldwide and in its famous apothecary in Haworth." www.graftons.co.uk

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Independent Gift Retailer of the Year

North and Northern Ireland Criteria: Independent gift retailers in the North and Northern Ireland who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

A Broader Picture, Portstewart

Celebrations, Carlisle

Mantons, Port Erin

Opulent Designs, Ilkley

Retro 36, Scarborough

Saffrons of York, York

Category sponsored by "Joe Davies, one of the UK's largest giftware importers, recognises the tremendous variety of very professional independent retailers, all working tirelessly to create a truly unique and vibrant industry." www.joedavies.co.uk

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Independent Gift Retailer of the Year

South West Criteria: Independent gift retailers in the South West who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Acorn, Axminster

Cadeaux and Co, Wells and Castle Cary

Inhabit, Truro

Pod, Clifton, Cheltenham and Oxford

Soukous, Bristol

Sugar Loaf, Cheltenham and Bath

Category sponsored by "Wild & Wolf, which specialises in a varied range of licensed and in house gift collections, would like thank all the retailers that stock our products and have supported us over the years." www.wildandwolf.com

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Independent Gift Retailer of the Year

Scotland Criteria: Independent gift retailers in Scotland who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including range of gifts, product knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

About Living, Glasgow

Bijou, Elgin

Liquorice Tree, Edinburgh and Glasgow

Papyrus, Glasgow

Top Drawer, St Andrews

William Strachan, Inverurie

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Independent Gift Retailer of the Year

Best Newcomer - South & Wales Criteria: A new independent gift shop which has opened since January 2011 in the South or Wales.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Calliope Gifts, Dorking

Hintons, Broadstone

Inside Out, Cheltenham

Jacks on Trinity, Cambridge

Made, Bristol

The Indigo Tree, Streatham

Category sponsored by "As a leading wholesaler of unique and quirky, design-led gifts, home accessories and seasonal decorations, Heaven Sends regards its customers as key to the success of the business." www.heavensends.com

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Independent Gift Retailer of the Year

Best Newcomer North & Scotland Criteria: A new independent gift shop opened since January 2011 in the North or Scotland.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Bayberry Hollow, Tanfield

Billy & Bertie’s, Skipton

Embrace Life, St Andrews

Munchkins Interiors & Gifts, Skipton

No 23 Interiors, Bedale

Skybluepink, Stokesley

Category sponsored by

"Both Autumn Fair and Spring Fair offer visitors breadth - the largest all-encompassing retail trade events in the UK - innovation and a sense of ‘Britishness’ in terms of its exhibitors, products and content." www.springfair.com | www.autumnfair.com

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Best Specialist Multiple Retailer of Gifts Criteria: Retailers with four or more shops, excluding department stores, supermarkets and garden centres.

Excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, window and product display, as well as commitment to the gift sector.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Aspire Style, four shops, Home Counties

Between The Lines, 12 stores in the South and South East

The Present Shop, four shops, Scotland

Tiger, 26 shops, London and the South East

Utility, four shops, Liverpool and London

Vinegar Hill, seven shops, South West, Midlands and Herts.

Category sponsored by "Apple Display & Shopfitting has become part of the i4 Group, with both companies involved in the design, manufacture and installation of displays and exhibitions into the industry for many years." www.appledisplay.co.uk

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Best Department Store Retailer of Gifts Criteria: This award was open to individual independent department stores or a specific branch of a department store chain. They have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum in the last year, including product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, window and product display, as well as commitment to the gift sector.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Debenhams, Oxford Street Bentalls, Kingston

Strickland and Holt, Yarm John Lewis, Oxford Street

Category sponsored by

"Kaemingk has been a successful seasonal decorations company for over 75 years, and today is the largest distributor of decorative items in Europe, selling over 15,000 different products to more than 30 countries worldwide." www.kaemingk.com

Williams & Griffin, Colchester

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Best Non-Specialist Retailer of Gifts Criteria: Nominees should be independent or multiple retailers for whom gifts are not their main product focus.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Bury Lane Farm Shop, Royston

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Loch Leven’s Larder Gift Shop, Kinross

Oliver Bonas

The Barn at Hollies Farm Shop, Little Budworth

Waterstones, Piccadilly, London

Category sponsored by

"Now in its fifth year, the London Stationery Show takes place during National Stationery Week and is the stationery event of the year. Stationery and pens make great gifts, it’s why we sponsor the Greats. Let’s get Britain writing!" www.stationeryshow.co.uk and www.nationalstationeryweek.com

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Best Lifestyle, Homewares and Gifts Criteria: This award is open to all gift retailers, independents or multiples who demonstrate that lifestyle, homewares and gifts are a major focus of their gift retail environment.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Cliftons, Lytham

Duck Egg Blue Interiors, Ely

Hamptons Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan

Scape Interiors, Bournemouth

Tessera, Castle Douglas

Vincent Davies The Home Store, Haverfordwest

Category sponsored by

The Greats has long been committed to reward the best across the entire retail spectrum with lifestyle stores becoming very much the zeitgeist of today's retail world. The Licensing Source Book, which covers the fast evolving world of licensing is delighted to sponsor this important category.

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Best Gift Retailer of Jewellery Criteria: Open to all independent or multiple retailers who have, over the last year, demonstrated commitment and knowledge of jewellery that retails within a gift retail environment.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

About Living, Giffnock

Harriet and Dee, Didsbury

La de da!, Cheltenham

Luvvit Want It, Bishops Waltham

Narborough Hall, Narborough

Rumbles, Ealing

Category sponsored by "2014 marks Carrie Elspeth’s 15th year in the jewellery industry and its fifth as a sponsor at The Greats. The family-run business in South Wales is proud its beautiful jewellery continues to be handmade locally." www.carrieelspeth.com

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Best Garden Centre Retailer of Gifts Criteria: This award was open to all independent or multiple garden centres. Nominees have demonstrated commitment and knowledge of giftware retailed within a garden centre over the last year.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Barton Grange Garden Centre, Preston

Bicester Garden Centre Gift Shop, Bicester Village

Russells Garden Centre, Birdham

The Mains of Drum Garden Centre, Banchory

Walkers Nurseries, Blaxton

Whitehall Garden Centre, Lacock and Whitchurch

Category sponsored by "Premier Decorations has been the UK's leading Christmas gift supplier for more than 25 years, with extensive ranges in Christmas homewares, ornaments and plush, as well as Christmas lighting, artificial trees and floristry, fibre optics and decorations." www.premierdec.com

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Best Museums/Visitor Attraction Gift Shop Criteria: Open to all independent or multiple museums, heritage outlets or visitor attractions. All contenders were required to demonstrate commitment and knowledge of giftware within a visitor attraction over the last year.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Hatfield House Gift Shop, Hatfield

National Trust Gift Shop, Giant's Causeway

Portcullis Gift Shop, Edinburgh

The Gift Box, Denby Visitor Centre

V&A Shop, London

Yorkshire Sculpture Park Gift Shop

Category sponsored by "Ravensden specialises in supplying animal themed toys and gifts to the leisure, retail and promotional markets across Europe and the Middle East." www.ravensden.co.uk

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Best Retail Display of Gifts Criteria: Window and/or in store displays which are either specific to one product range or of a more generic nature, which demonstrate originality and maximise visual impact.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Aspire Style, Oxford, Stratford-upon- Cliftons, Lytham Avon, Warwick, Solihull

Let's Go Round Again, Wombourne

Nora's Interiors & Gifts, Ilkley

Rose & Co. Apothecary, Haworth

Soukous, Bristol

Category sponsored by "Gisela Graham is delighted to sponsor The Greats to encourage the art and craft of display, the most important weapon in the independent retailer’s armoury." www.giselagraham.co.uk

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Best Online Retailer and/or Mail Order Gift Retailer Criteria: Open to all online retailers of gifts, mail order gift catalogues or a high street gift retailer who also has an online presence or publishes a mail order catalogue retailing gifts.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

Daisy Park www.daisypark.co.uk

Occasions Direct www.occasionsdirect.co.uk

Oliver Bonas www.oliverbonas.com

Temptation Gifts www.temptationgifts.com

The Brilliant Gift Shop www.thebrilliantgiftshop.co.uk

The Great Gift Company www.thegreatgiftcompany.com

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"Carte Blanche is delighted to sponsor the Best Online/Mail Order Retailer category, and, in doing so, recognising the changing face of gift retailing in the UK and the importance of different retail channels to the gift industry." www.cbg.co.uk

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Best Retailer Initiative Criteria: All retailers who had undertaken a specific development or initiative that was instrumental in increasing retail growth of gift products - such as through advertising, promotions, website activity, a staff training programme or a customer loyalty programme.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE

All Good Gifts, Battersea

Celebrations, Carlisle

Marmalade Meringue, Hinckley

Orange Tree, Topsham

For its Wimbledon promotion

For its local charity projects

For its fund raising in-store Greats trophy promotion

Retro 36, Scarborough

For its social media competition, the Santa Hunt

For its Best of British Day

Tickety Boo, Chelmsford

For its Feelgood Friday promotion in aid of Mencap

Category sponsored by “Yankee Candle, manufacturer of the world’s best loved candle, is proud to support retailers in their continued development within the industry." www.yankeecandle.co.uk

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Best Service To The Independent Retailer Criteria: This incredible award recognises and rewards those gift suppliers who excel in the service they provide to independent retailers.

THE 2014 FINALISTS ARE (in alpahabetical order)

Carte Blanche Group (CBG) East Of India Enesco Gisela Graham Heaven Sends Joe Davies Junction 18 Robert Taubman Widdop Bingham Xpressions 4U Roll of Honour Although they did not reach the finals for this award, the following companies are worthy of recognition as independent gift retailers really value the service that they provide.

11.Really Good 12. History & Heraldry 13. Yankee Candle 14. Arora Design 15. Straits Trading 16. Container Group Buying (CGB) 17. Instant Gifts 18. Carrie Elspeth 19. Ashleigh & Burwood 20. Sea Gems 21. Richard Lang & Son 22. Premier Decorations 23. Sifcon International 24. Lesser & Pavey 25. Xystos 26. Fenton China/Global Designs

27.Coach House 28. Parlane International 29. Country Baskets (CB Imports) 30. Hill Interiors 31. Half Moon Bay 32. Portmeirion 33. Wax Lyrical 34. Heathcote & Ivory 35. Puckator 36. Windhorse 37. Libra 38. Two’s Company by Mulhouse 39. Fiesta Collectables 40. Heart of the Country

Category sponsored by "International greeting card show PG Live is the only specialist greeting card trade exhibition in the world, attracting greeting card buyers from over 40 countries as well as from the UK." www.progressivegreetingslive.co.uk

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Honorary Achievement Award Criteria: This very special award is to be presented to an individual who has contributed greatly to the UK gift industry. PG&H invited nominations from across the industry, with the worthy winner coming from the retail or supply side of the trade.

WHO WILL BE THIS YEAR’S HERO?

Winner 2003 Phillipa Allan BGJFF and Stone The Crows

Winner 2004 Charlotte Di Vita TradeplusAid

Winner 2007 David Metcalfe formerly chairman and md of TPS

Winner 2008 Joy Jordan formerly of Focal Point

Winner 2011 Martin, Sam and Julian Rayner (pictured is Martin Rayner), directors, Lakeland Category sponsored by

Winner 2005 Shirley Frost design GAP

Winner 2006 Phillip Lewis Collectables

Winner 2009 Keith Entwistle formerly md, Caspari

Winner 2010 Bryan Parry founder, Bryn Parry Studios, co-founder, Help For Heroes

Winner 2012 Oliver Tress, md, Oliver Bonas

Winner 2013 Gisela Graham, founder and md of Gisela Graham

"The Giftware Association is committed to recognising and promoting excellence in the gift and home industry." www.ga-uk.org

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