9 December is final date for 2025 Gift Of The Year entries
Anyone thinking they’ve missed their chance to enter the Gift Of The Year Awards has been given a reprieve as the deadline has been extended by a few days to Monday, 9 December.
There are over 120 industry judges waiting in the wings to get to grips with all the entries across the 20 categories – including Cards, Wraps & Stationery; Design & Craft; Ethical & Sustainable Gift; Festive & Occasions; Heritage Gifts; and Made In UK – so, to get your product in front of them, go to the official website www.giftoftheyear.co.uk to check out the process and costs of entering.
Organised by the Giftware Association, there are two stages with the initial entries being judged online to arrive at a shortlist, and those products will then be displayed at Spring Fair – which runs over 2-5 February, at Birmingham’s NEC – for the live judging session.
And the GOTY winners will be revealed at the annual Gift Awards, along with the Greats gift retailers awards, which will take place on Thursday, 15 May, 2025, at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel.
“We’ve already seen some fantastic entries for this year’s awards, but we know there are more incredible products out there waiting to be discovered,” explained The GA’s PR and marketing manager Chris Workman.
He said extending the deadline to 9 December gives brands extra time to finalise their entries and be part of something special.
“Gift Of The Year isn’t just about the awards themselves, it’s about connecting brands with the buyers and retailers who matter most,” he continued. “For companies sitting on the fence, now is the time to take the leap and enter. Each year we want to flood our judges with amazing products and create those all-important connections.”
He with over 120 industry judges poised to review the best in home and giftware. “Beyond the judges, thousands of buyers and retailers will have their eyes on the awards, making it the ultimate platform to showcase incredible products and ranges.”
