With just four weeks to go to The Gift Awards on 15 May, Soraya Gadelrab, event director, Spring & Autumn Fair, tells GiftsandHome.net why Spring Fair and Autumn Fair are once again supporting The Gift Awards 2025 as headline sponsors.
“At Spring & Autumn Fair we know that retail is all about passion, creativity, and community and that’s exactly why we love supporting The Gift Awards!” says Soraya.
“As the UK’s leading retail trade event for 75 years, Spring Fair and Autumn Fair recognise the power of winning a Gift of the Year category, and the unique platform the competition brings to finalists, our exhibitors, and the industry.
“There’s no better excuse to come together with our incredible community – from long-term exhibitors to buyers, partners, and friends – to celebrate the very best in the industry. We know, first-hand, how much hard work goes into making retail thrive, and nights like these are our chance to step back and applaud the talent, dedication, and innovation that make this sector so special.”
Explains Soraya: “As proud long-term headline sponsors, we’re committed to championing the businesses and individuals shaping the future of retail. Just like Spring & Autumn Fair, The Gift Awards unite businesses of all sizes from across the UK – from big-name national brands to the independent retailers we all love and support. It’s an honour to host a table of industry peers and celebrate the incredible people behind the businesses.”
She emphasises that the Gift of the Year Awards have become a standout destination of Spring & Autumn Fair, and for good reason. “They shine a spotlight on the most exciting new products, the brightest industry minds, and the electric atmosphere that makes our industry so dynamic. Year after year, it’s a must-see moment in our events calendar.
“Bringing live judging for the Gift of the Year Awards to Spring Fair 2025 was a huge success. It’s taken an already fantastic competition and elevated it to the next level, giving buyers and exhibitors the chance to be part of the action. The vibrant Gift of the Year judging stand showcased all shortlisted products for the duration of the show creating a must-see opportunity to discover the year’s biggest trends. Over 120 prestigious and industry-leading retailers and buyers evaluated the products before selecting the finalists and winners who will be included in a dedicated showcase at the upcoming Autumn Fair. We’re incredibly proud of how this collaboration has grown, and we’re determined to push it even further and make it bigger and better in the years to come!”
“For us, events like The Gift Awards are a reminder of what makes this industry so special. As well as being the headline sponsors, Autumn Fair also sponsors the Garden & Outdoors category which will be an important and growing retail sector at this September’s show, and Spring Fair sponsor the highly anticipated Contemporary Gift category. We can’t wait to celebrate the hard work, passion, and creativity that keep retail fresh, exciting, and full of opportunity,” adds Soraya.
All Gift of the Year and Greats winners, including the recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Achievement award, will be revealed at The Gift Awards on Thursday 15 May at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The event will, once again, bring 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 Greats 2025 finalists can be viewed HERE.
The Gift of the Year 2025 finalists can be viewed HERE.
Hyve Group, organisers of Spring Fair, Autumn Fair, GLEE and Source Home & Gift (among others), is the headline sponsor of The Gift Awards. Other leading names in the impressive line-up of sponsors include: Allsorted, Autumn Fair, BATF, Candlelight, Cardgains, Carte Blanche Greetings, Cereria Molla, Dizzy Heights Agencies, 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, Qalara, Scotland’s Trade Fair/Springboard Events, Source Home & Gift, Spring Fair, 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, visit www.thegiftawards.com; www.thegreatsawards.co.uk
Top: Soraya Gadelrab, event director of Spring & Autumn Fair.
