The Gift of the Year shortlisted companies have been revealed by The Giftware Association following a four day judging period of hundreds of products by a judging panel of buyers, retailers and key industry experts, to include Progressive Gifts & Home/GiftsandHome.net editor Sue Marks.
“This is always an exciting day,” said Gift of the Year’s project manager Luke Palmer, “and this year, we’ve expanded the shortlist which means even more delighted suppliers.”
Luke revealed that several judges admitted that they struggled to choose a specific number of products. “More than one praised the creativity on display,” Luke added.
The final stage of the judging will be taking place on Thursday January 9 in Birmingham, with the finalists announced the following day.
The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony taking place at Spring Fair in February.
