As the countdown to The Gifts Awards begins (Thursday 15 May), the fabulous bespoke tickets, designed by Kerry Bilson, director and founder of award winning jewellery gifting brand Letterbox Love, will be winging their way to guests shortly, plopping through letterboxes up and down the UK.
Revealing the concept behind the unique, boxed design, adorned with a pretty ribbon, Kerry explains: “We wanted every guest to receive something that would feel more like a keepsake than a card, with all the fabulousness and theatre of a Bridgerton, fairytale style royal invitation but with a Letterbox Love twist. So having recently finished watching Bridgerton, we can thank the show for the inspiration which has been given a Letterbox Love edge!”
Highlights Kerry: “Our marketing manager, Emily, designed the beautiful box the tickets arrive in. We both instantly loved the idea of something that felt elegant and special, but still full of heart and personality. It was really important to us that the design reflected both the prestige of the awards and the emotion behind what we do.”
As for the poem inside the ticket, (see below), Kerry points out: “Poems are the heart and soul of Letterbox Love – they’re what turn a simple bracelet into something truly meaningful. So, when we were asked to create the tickets for The Gift Awards, I knew the poem had to feel just as special. I wanted to write something that felt uplifting, proud and a little bit magical, because that’s what this industry is all about. Creating something memorable, in our own signature way, felt like the perfect way to honour such an incredible event.”
The poem’s wording is as follows:
The Gift Awards is finally here!
And you’re invited to the event of the year.
To celebrate our industry and all we do.
Not just the creations but our people too.
So, dress to impress and sparkle bright,
Come and join us for an unforgettable night!
Letterbox Love’s mission is to spread kindness, positivity, and meaningful connection through affordable, heartfelt gifts. “Our business was born in the first national lockdown in 2020, with our products a way to connect us to our loved ones when we couldn’t see each other,” explains Kerry. “Fast forward to today and we are grateful to be stocked in gift shops all over the world, having sold nearly half a million bracelets worldwide. So far, 2025 has been a whirlwind!”
She continues: “We’ve tripled our product range in the last 12 months and reached a huge milestone with our nationwide rollout into Clintons stores. We are optimistic for the year ahead, with some exciting new ranges to come and our biggest ever Christmas range which we have just signed off on. We are so, so excited for Christmas 2025 as we will be doing something with our products that we have never done before…”
Visit www.letterbox-love.co.uk
All winners, including the recipient of The Greats prestigious Outstanding Achievement award, will be revealedat The Gift Awards on Thursday 15 May at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The event will again be bringing together The Giftware Association’s Gift of the Year Awards and The Greats gift retailer awards, organised and owned by Max Publishing, publishers of Progressive Gifts & Home/GiftsandHome.net.
At the glittering event, both gift product excellence and retail prowess will be recognised and rewarded in a true celebration of both sides of the UK gift industry.
The Gift Awards 2025 have been strongly supported by an impressive roster of sponsors. They include:
Allsorted, BATF, Candlelight, Cardgains, Carte Blanche Greetings, Cereria Mollá, DKB Toys & Distribution, FYG, Gift Republic, Gisela Graham, Go La La, Good Results, Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair, Letterbox Love, Life Charms, London Stationery Show, Messe Frankfurt, N Smith and Co, Progressive Greetings Live, Scotland’s Trade Fair/Springboard Events, Source Home & Gift, Talking Tables and Trade Counter Distribution.
Tickets and tables for the Awards can be booked via the Max Publishing digital box office event at Max-Tickets.net, or by contacting event organiser Createvents: clare@createvents.co.uk or 0118 334 0085.
To find out more about The Gift Awards and book tickets, visitwww.thegiftawards.com; www.thegreatsawards.co.uk
Top: The bespoke, boxed Gift Awards tickets, designed and created by Letterbox Love, will be winging their way to guests shortly. Tickets include a Letterbox Love bracelet.
