Fox Under The Moon was crowned as the winner of the Gift of the Year 2023’s prestigious People’s Choice award yesterday (Sunday 16 July) at the Harrogate Home & Gift Sundowners party at the end of the first day of the show. Voted for by the public, it marked the third year that the award has been presented. All shortlisted companies, finalists and winners were eligible.
“I’m thrilled and humbled to receive The People’s Choice Awards,” stated Fox Under The Moon’s artist and author Stacey McNeill. “It is truly an honour to see the positive impact Fox Under The Moon has had on people’s lives. I hope that the messages of self-love and encouragement continue to bring comfort to individuals and inspire them to navigate life’s challenges with hope and resilience.
“I didn’t expect to win, but winning today is absolutely amazing!” Stacey told GiftsandHome.net. “I think that mental healthy is so important, and I’m delighted to be able to promote positivity and love in a difficult climate.”
Added Sarah Ward, ceo of The Giftware Association: “I’m so thrilled for Stacey. Fox Under The Moon is a beautiful brand creating products with universal appeal. This is the third year we have run The People’s Choice Awards, and the number of votes from the public this year has been staggering. Each year, the awards recognise the remarkable talent and creativity of the members, which range from retailers to suppliers, high street brands to individual craftspeople and many others. I can’t wait to see the way in which this well-deserved win for Fox Under The Moon propels the brand forward in the coming year.”
Fox Under The Moon is a heartwarming collection of gifts, books and cards designed to encourage positivity and self-love through words and pictures for people of all ages. Stacey takes her inspiration from the beauty of the natural world, capturing the essence of wildlife, woodlands, and night skies in her artwork, touching the simplicity of everyday life and human emotions.
Over 8000 votes were cast for the People’s Choice award, with consumers able to choose from the thousands products shortlisted in the 2023 Gift of the Year Awards. The winning entry from Fox Under the Moon was Highly Commended in the Under £15 category.
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Top: At the GOTY People’s Choice presentation yesterday, from left to right: Clarion’s portfolio director Zoe Bonser, Sarah Ward, ceo of The Giftware Association, Fox Under The Moon’s artist and author Stacey McNeill and her husband Jamie McNeill.