Feeling really chuffed, grinning from ear to ear and popping the cork on a bottle of wine, were just some of the many ways that this year’s Greats 2020 finalists reacted to the exciting news that they had made it to the finals of The Greats 2020 Gift Retailer Awards.
“The wonderful news reached us on a lovely beach on the beautiful Thai island of Ko Lanta,” said Aga Gabrysiak and Richard Marsden, co-owners of Highworth Emporium in Highworth. “It’s late evening and we’re celebrating with a bottle of wine.” “Aga’s grinning from ear to ear!” added Richard.
“This news made our day!” enthused Sarah Halsall, owner of Hand Picked By Henrietta, Chapel-en-le-Frith, a finalist in the Independent Retailer of the Year – North and Northern Ireland category. “We’re looking forward to joining you for the celebrations.”
In Southport, Helen Pallis, owner of Medusa Gems, a finalist in the Best Retailer of Jewellery & Fashion Accessories category added: “It was wonderful to receive such good news in these time of uncertainty. I’mreally chuffed!”
Further South, three finalists in the Independent Retailer of the Year – London category were overjoyed with the news. “This means so much to us,” said Adam de Wolff, director of The Indigo Tree in Streatham and Crystal Palace, while Zoe Anderson, director of W.A. Green, added: “Incredible news! What an amazing start to the week.” Added Savita Marsh, owner of Northwood Cards & Gifts in Northwood: “This came as a complete shock, but a lovely shock mind you!”
The winners will be announced at a fabulous event to be held on Wednesday May 13 at the historic Honourable Artillery Club (HAC) in London’s trendy Shoreditch.
Taking the Victorious Greats as its theme, The Greats Awards event is set to be a lavish, fun, networking afternoon for the great and the good in gift retail, providing an opportunity for everyone to get together and let their hair down.
Tickets to the event are available from event organiser Clare Hollick e: clare@keystonecomms.co.uk tel: 01733 294524. To read more about being at the hottest ticket on the gift industry’s calendar, visit http://www.thegreatsawards.co.uk/tickets/
An impressive line-up of Greats sponsors include (in alphabetical order): Candlelight; Gift Republic; GiftsandHome.net; Gisela Graham; Good Housekeeping; Harrogate Christmas & Gift; Joe Davies; Progressive Gifts & Home; Premier Decorations; Progressive Greetings Live; Spring Fair and Autumn Fair; Wrendale Designs and The Giftware Association.
For remaining sponsorship opportunities, please contact Angie Bryant on 01993 212994; e: angieb@max-publishing.co.uk
Top: The Greats winners will be announced at the Honourable Artillery Club (HAC) in London.
