The waiting is over, the greeting card and giftwrappings ranges that have made it into the official shortlist for The Henries 2024 greeting card awards have been announced today (July 11).
A judging panel of 90 retail buyers from right across the spectrum – from Sainsbury’s, Waterstones, Oliver Bonas, Blue Diamond, Tesco, Postmark, Lark, Scribbler, Fortnum & Mason, Cardfactory, Longacres, House of Cards, Moonpig, Utility, Ryman, National Trust and many, many leading indies – certainly had their work cut out.
Over the last few weeks they have scrutinised the thousands of entries that were submitted from a record-breaking 313 different greeting card publishers to arrive at the shortlist.
As ever, The Henries were free to enter. For the third year in succession, there is a two-stage judging process for The Henries. The first (now completed) took place entirely online to arrive at the shortlist. There are around 15 shortlisted ranges in the vast majority of the product categories. A selection of cards and wrappings from the shortlisted ranges will then be put on show at a face to face judging event which takes place in a couple of weeks with a judging panel, again comprising entirely of retail buyers, considering the actual greeting cards and giftwrappings and casting their votes to arrive at the finalists and winners for The Henries 2024.
Publishers with ranges featuring in the shortlist are now being urged to send six different card designs (and a sample envelope) for each of their shortlisted ranges asap to Jakki Brown, The Henries, Max Publishing, United House, North Road, London N7 9DP.
They should arrive no later than Thursday 18 July.
“Fittingly, with the theme of this year’s Henries being Ancient Rome, this is a historic moment for the awards programme – and publisher engagement was a record breaker this year. There were submissions from 313 different companies, from one man bands through to the established leading brands, collectively showcasing our industry’s incredible creative prowess,” commented Jakki Brown, managing director of Max Publishing, which owns and organises The Henries. “With such a strong and varied shortlist, from 123 different publishers, it’s now all systems go for the physical judging day to arrive at the finalists,” she added.
The Henries 2024 – The Shortlisted Ranges
Best Diversity & Inclusion Range
Bobcut Boosts from Brilliantly Brave
Children’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Collection from Cardfactory
Connubial Bliss from Ionna Marie Designs
Embrace from Emotional Rescue
Lily Loves from Bexy Boo
Little Adventurer from Mifkins
Mental Health & Chronic Awareness Range from Mind Over Letter
Modern Life from Raspberry Blossom
Multicultural Squares from Kali Stileman Publishing
Nobody’s Perfect from Fluffmallow
Out! from Emotional Rescue
Peace & Blessings from The Art File
Places from Jolly Awesome
Queer Cards from Pickled Prints
RNIB from Hallmark Cards
Seasons from AfroTouch Design
You Go Girl! from Paper Rose
Best Humorous Range
Arklife from Pigment
Bottom Line from Paperlink
Eleonora Arosio from Stormy Knight
Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made A Thing
Heard They’re Absurd from Bewilderbeest
Holy Flaps from Redback Cards
Just Saying from Ohh Deer
Model Family from Emotional Rescue
Monkeyshines from Pigment
Motley from Poet And Painter
Multipun from Jelly Armchair
Natural Yoghurt from Woodmansterne Publications
Oh Fine! Art from East End Prints
Punderful Fun from Citrus Bunn
Quotish from Brainbox Candy
Words Of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
Best Licensed Entertainment Or Character Card Range
Bluey from Danilo Promotions
Elmer from Tache
Harry Potter Vintage Railway Poster Collection from Cardology
Marvel Die Cuts from UK Greetings
Peter Rabbit from Hallmark Cards
Snoopy from Hype Associates
Squishmallows from Danilo Promotions
Star Wars POD from Hallmark Cards
The Illustrators – The Wind In The Willows By Chris Dunn from Museums & Galleries
The Original Stormtrooper Collection from Cardology
The World Of Eric Carle from Woodmansterne Publications
Wallace And Gromit from Hype Associates
World Of Walliams from Great British Card Company (GBCC)
Best Licensed Heritage, Lifestyle, Art Or Design Card Range
BBC Gardeners’ World from Abacus Cards
Cath Kidston from Ohh Deer
Emma Bridgewater from Woodmansterne Publications
Frida Kahlo from Origamo
House of Turnowsky from Paper Rose
National Trust for Scotland Christmas from Hole in My Pocket
National Trust Harmony from Woodmansterne Publications
Renaissance Vandalism from Bewilderbeest
RHS Classic from UK Greetings
Royal Academy from ArtPress Publishing
Sanderson from Woodmansterne Publications
Sara Miller London from The Art File
The Wildlife Trusts from The Eco-friendly Card Company
Best Christmas Counter Range
Bijou Christmas from Louise Mulgrew
Cosy Christmas from Ricicle Cards
Cranberry Squares from Cinnamon Aitch
Feline Festive from Fawn & Thistle
Festive Fun Pun from Citrus Bunn
Heritage Christmas from Stephanie Davies
Merry + Bright from Stormy Knight
Merry Little Christmas from Megan Claire
Message In A Bottle Pop-up Christmas from Alljoy Design
Mon Ami from Ling Design
Pixie from Hotchpotch
Quicksilver from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Shimmer & Snow from Cardfactory
Snowdrops from Rush Design
Stephanie Dyment from Woodmansterne Publications
Storybook Christmas from The Art File
Super Fab Christmas from Earlybird Designs
Wild Winter’s Song from Roger La Borde
Best Christmas Box Or Pack
Charity Box Collection from Woodmansterne Publications
Christmas Boxes That Plant A Tree from Ohh Deer
Christmas Stack Packs from Emily Nash Illustration
Christmas Tri-Fold Card Boxes from Roger la Borde
Elf Movie Christmas Box from Danilo Promotions
Fa La La Packs from Stop the Clock Design
Luxury Boxed Collection from Great British Card Company (GBCC)
Luxury Christmas Boxes from The Art File
Luxury Square Cards Collection from Abacus Cards
Minnows from James Ellis
Royal Academy Christmas Wallets from ArtPress Publishing
Superior Boxes from Ling Design
Tiddly Christmas Boxes from Kali Stileman Publishing
Woodland Christmas Boxes from Nigel Quiney Publications
Best Cute Range
A Daily Cloud from Brainbox Candy
Absolute Barking from Paper Shed
Animalia from Great British Card Company (GBCC)
Bear Essentials from Sooshi Products
Boofle – Happy Days from UK Greetings
Cheerful Chapters from Brilliantly Brave
Everyday Collection from Feather & Hare
Flutter on the Breeze from Molly Mae
Hello Mellow from Ginger Betty
Marylou from Stormy Knight
Primrose Hill from Cinnamon Aitch
Rouge from Little Roglets
Smudges from Lucilla Lavender
Tipp Top from Rosie Made A Thing
Woodland from Ohh Deer
Best Contemporary Words & Sentiments Range
About Words from Emotional Rescue
Adult Tiddly Widdlies from Kali Stileman Publishing
Fun Thoughts from Ohh Deer
Happy Jackson from Pigment
Happy Lucky from Scribbler Studio
Illustrated by Weezy from East End Prints
Just Because from Eleanor Bowmer
Lucy Loves Literature from Cath Tate Cards
Nikki Miles from Jolly Awesome
One Step At A Time from Fox Under The Moon
Painting with Words from Nicole Elders
Tipp Top from Rosie Made A Thing
Words Of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
Best Traditional Words & Sentiments Range
Hello Mellow from Ginger Betty
Lasting Impressions from Noel Tatt
Lucy Cromwell from Hallmark Cards
Most Especially For You from International Cards & Gifts (IC&G)
Scene It from Emotional Rescue
Skylight from International Cards & Gifts (IC&G)
Sugared Almonds from Hallmark Cards
Sunshiny from Words ’N’ Wishes
Traditional Words & Sentiments from Ling Design
Whimsical Wishes from Carte Blanche Greetings
Willow Bouquet from Hallmark Cards
Wishing Well Female Collection from Carte Blanche Greetings
With Feeling (Love From) from Emotional Rescue
Word Portraits from UK Greetings
Best Art Range
The Adam James Severn Collection from The Eco-friendly Card Company
All Dogs, Great & Small from Lil Wabbit
Birth Flora from Bird & Co Studio
Bouquet Boots from Claire Louise
Conversations With My Dog from Jo Scott Art
Essoldo Design from Woodmansterne Publications
Frame It from Ohh Deer
Honey from Earlybird Designs
Nature Trail by Kate Heiss from The Art File
Oak Press from Woodmansterne Publications
Offshore from James Ellis
Scene from Not At All Jack
Silence is Golden from Paper Salad
Sun & Light from Sharon King-Chai
Swim Wild & Free from Lydia. London
Toast Art from Objectables
Best Photographic Range
A Daily Cloud from Brainbox Candy
Alternative Image from Holy Mackerel
BBC Countryfile from Abacus Cards
BBC Gardeners’ World from Abacus Cards
BBC Wild Isles from Abacus Cards
Beautiful from Ling Design
The Bigger Picture from The Art File
Camden Wildlife from UK Greetings
Coola Coola from Icon
It’s Bin Ages from Objectables
Jesuso Ortiz from Woodmansterne Publications
London Cards from Eliot Siegel Photography
The Photographic Collection from Tracks Publishing
Pretty As A Picture from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Wildlife Photographer Of The Year – Natural History Museum from Museums & Galleries
Wish You Were Here from Great British Card Company (GBCC)
Woolly Wisdom from Brilliantly Brave
Best Children’s Range
Acorns from James Ellis
Birthday Blocks from Cath Tate Cards
Children’s Collection from Eleanor Boomer
Cosmo from Klara Hawkins
Doodle from Hotchpotch
Funfair from Kingfisher Cards
Hullabaloo from Ling Design
ImPressed Mini Milestones from Heyyy Cards
Kids Tiny Sparkles from Louise Tiler Designs
Multi Sticker & Colouring Collection from Little Green Vibes
Nevada from Sister Paper Co
Playtime from Mifkins
Punderful Kids Fun from Citrus Bunn
Shine from Redback Cards
Split Pin Puppets from Emily Nash Illustration
Sunshine from Paper Salad
Wobbly Head Pop-ups from Alljoy Design
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Colour Hub from Paper Salad
Dolce Vita from Woodmansterne Publications
Everyone Is Lovely from Pigment
Gratitude Galore from Brilliantly Brave
Hunky Dory from Paper Salad
Iconic from Stephanie Davies
Icons from Ohh Deer
Little Joys from Raspberry Blossom
Lost Plots from Cath Tate Cards
Lucky Dip from Hotchpotch
Min-Neons from Earlybird Designs
Paper Raven from Ricicle Cards
Positive Posies from Brilliantly Brave
Quicksilver from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Rock On from The Art File
Shiny Things from Stormy Knight
Wonder World from Lola Design
Best 3D, Handmade Or Hand-finished Range
Boxed Silver Jewellery Greeting Cards from Crumble & Core
Celebrations Collection from Robert James Hull
Cranberry Squares from Cinnamon Aitch
Cut Out Heart Reusable Greeting Cards from Oh Squirrel
Diamond – Pink & Teal from White Cotton Cards
The Fluff Collection from Tracks Publishing
Form from The Art File
Frida Kahlo Collection from Origamo
Keepsake Collection from Paper Mirchi
Lily Loves from Bexy Boo
Message In A Bottle from Alljoy Design
The Mughal Collection from Paper Mirchi
Original Stormtrooper 3D Collection from Cardology
Primrose Hill from Cinnamon Aitch
Split Pin Puppets from Emily Nash Illustration
Up With Paper Luxe from Ohh Deer
Zigzag from Noel Tatt
Best Male Range (non-humour)
Beastie Besties from Brilliantly Brave
Colour Hub from Paper Salad
Graphico fromWords ’N’ Wishes
Great Outdoors from Stormy Knight
Happy Days from Stop The Clock Design
Honcho from Laura Darrington Design
Hot Foils from Cath Tate Cards
Luxury Wildlife Cards from Wild Lines
One Lump Or Two from Holy Mackerel
Phoenix from Meraki
Pocket Square from Hotchpotch
Quicksilver from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Retro Rad from Sharon King-Chai
Stylo from Great British Card Company (GBCC)
Super Fab from Earlybird Designs
Taking Shape from Heyyy Cards
Best Relations &/Or Occasions Range
Apple Tree Lane from Happy Street
Celebration from Gabrielle Solly Illustration
Dew Drops from Megan Claire
Farrago from Woodmansterne Publications
Fleurescent from Paper Salad
Florere from Rush Design
Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made A Thing
Hartland Brooklyn from Ohh Deer
Holly Maguire from Stormy Knight
Honey from Earlybird Designs
ImPressed from Heyyy Cards
Lots Of… from White Cotton Cards
Primrose Hill from Cinnamon Aitch
Quentin Blake from Woodmansterne Publications
Quicksilver from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Studio Blom from Pigment
Words Of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
Best Spring Seasons Range
Valentine’s Day
Blossom Valentine’s Day from Alljoy Design
Emma Bridgewater Valentine’s Day from Woodmansterne Publications
Good Vibes Valentine’s Day from Cardfactory
Graphic Heart Valentine’s Day from Cardfactory
Keepsakes Valentine’s Day from Type And Story
Love from Lucy Maggie Designs
Love Hub from Paper Salad
Love Is In The Air from Richarts Designs
Lovebirds from You’ve Got Pen On Your Face
Peach and Prosecco Valentine’s Day from Woodmansterne Publications
Rainbow Drops Valentine’s Day from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Shiny Valentine from Stormy Knight
So Into You Valentine’s Day from Stop The Clock Design
Valentine’s Collection from Great British Card Company (GBCC)
Valentine’s Collection from Studio Boketto
Valentine’s Collection from The Art File
Mother’s Day
Blossom Mother’s Day from Alljoy Design
Eureka Mother’s Day from Deckled Edge
Flora Mother’s Day from Louise Mulgrew
For You Mum from Heather Trefusis Art
Higgledy Piggledy Mother’s Day from Megan Claire
Mother Hub from Paper Salad
Mother’s Day Collection from The Art File
Mother’s Day from Hotchpotch
Mother’s Day from Ling Design
Mother’s Day from Marina B
Mother’s Day from UK Greetings
Paper Chain from Stephanie Dyment Mother’s Day from Woodmansterne Publications
Rainbow Drops Mother’s Day from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Sorted Mother’s Day from Emotional Rescue
Tokens Of Appreciation Mother’s Day from Two For Joy Illustration
Wildlife Botanical Mother’s Day from Lola Design
Words Of Wisdom Mother’s Day from Dandelion Stationery
Easter
Circles Of Life Easter from Heather Trefusis Art
Easter Collection from Great British Card Company (GBCC)
Easter Collection from The Art File
Easter from Gabrielle Solly Illustration
Easter from Hotchpotch
Jamboree Easter from Paper Salad
Owl’s Nest Easter from Ginger Betty
Pretty As A Picture from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Primrose Hill Easter from Cinnamon Aitch
Skylark Easter from Cinnamon Aitch
Father’s Day
Dear Dad from Stephanie Davies
Father’s Day Collection from The Art File
Father’s Day from Hotchpotch
Father’s Day from Ohh Deer
Father’s Day from Zoe Spry
Good Fellas from Woodmansterne Publications
Heritage Father’s Day from Brainbox Candy
Mine’s A Pint from Emotional Rescue (in collaboration with Paper Salad)
Quality Dad from Stop The Clock Design
Quentin Blake Father’s Day from Woodmansterne Publications
Rainbow Drops Father’s Day from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Relatable Father’s Day from Brainbox Candy
Say It To My Face from Carte Blanche Greetings
Top Dads from Cinnamon Aitch
Best Wholesale Range
All That Shines from Simon Elvin
Celebrity Style from Xpress Yourself
Everyday In-stock Range from Out of the Blue Studios
Female Collection from Simon Elvin
Funkytown from Kingfisher Cards
Instyle from Kingfisher Cards
Isabel’s Garden from Simon Elvin
Jolly Pops from Simon Elvin
Kids Colouring In from Simon Elvin
Male Collection from Simon Elvin
Memorabilia from Xpress Yourself
Pearl Line from Xpress Yourself
Pixels from Kingfisher Cards
Silveline from Xpress Yourself
Trendy Pops from Xpress Yourself
Best Giftwrappings Range
Angela Harding Collection from Museums & Galleries
Ashkahn Collection from Ohh Deer
Emma Bridgewater Collection from Woodmansterne Publications
Everyday Wrap from Kali Stileman Publishing
Gift Packaging Collection from The Art File
Handcrafted Artisan Collection from Paper Mirchi
Paper Salad Collection from Glick
Pop from The Unique Paper Company
Raspberry Blossom Happiness Collection from Penny Kennedy
RHS Collection from UK Greetings
Spring Gift Packaging from Scribbler Studio
Stephanie Dyment Collection from Glick
Summer Collection from Studio Boketto
Swishes from Grace Jackson Design
Wild Flora from Bird & Co Studio
The Henry Cole Classic Award
This award is for ranges that have stood the test of time having been published continuously for at least eight years. All winners of this award enter The Henry Cole Hall of Fame. The 2024 winner will join previous winners, which are Bestie from Paperlink, The Bright Side from Really Good, Camilla & Rose from Peartree Heybridge, The Country Set from Wrendale Design, Eric The Penguin from GBCC, Forever Friends from Hallmark, Giggles from UKG, Ink Press from The Art File, Me To You from CBG, Medici Cards Blue Label from GBCC, On The Ceiling from Emotional Rescue, Photo Captions from Cath Tate Cards, Pizazz from Nigel Quiney, Pop-Ups from Second Nature, Quentin Blake from Woodmansterne, Rainbow from Ling Design and Virtual Safari from Emotional Rescue.
Alice Scott from Pigment (est 2013)
Boofle from UK Greetings (est 2008)
Furry Friends from Louise Mulgrew (est 2015)
Gemma Correll from Ohh Deer (est 2012)
Genius from Woodmansterne Publications (est 2011)
Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made a Thing (est 2016)
Googly Eyed Animals from Stripey Cats (est 2009)
Happy Jackson from Pigment (est 2013)
Ladies Who Love Life from Berni Parker Designs (est 2009)
Norbert & Val from Emotional Rescue (est 1996)
One Lump or Two from Holy Mackerel (est 2011)
Paper Shakies from James Ellis (est 2005)
Quicksilver from Wendy Jones-Blackett (est 2006)
Sara Miller London from The Art File (est 2015)
V&A from Museums & Galleries (est 2009)
Well Cool from Brainbox Candy (est 2008)
The Lynn Tait Most Promising Young Designer or Artist
No shortlisted contenders will be announced for this award. The finalists will be arrived at as a result of the live Henries judging. Designers and artists under the age of 35 are invited to submit boards showcasing their artistic prowess. There is no online submission for this category.
The absolute deadline for entries for this category alone is Thursday, 25 July, 2024.
Entries should be sent to Jakki Brown, Max Publishing, The Henries Young Designer, United House, North Road, London N7 9DP.
Each entry should demonstrate the entrant’s design talents, both generally as well as on the greeting card front, as well as give an insight into their inspirations that serve to set them apart. The boards can be any size (A1 is popular) and should include information about the entrant as well as a photograph of themselves if they so wish. And do not forget to include your contact details!
Best Service to the Independent Retailer
No shortlisted contenders will be announced for this award. The finalists will be arrived at as a result of votes cast by independent retailers, with a survey currently underway.
Honorary Achievement Award
No shortlist or finalists are announced for this award, but nominations are being sought. The recipient will be revealed at The Henries awards event.
All winners of The Henries 2024 will be announced at a lavish awards event, the industry’s big night.
Taking place at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Thursday, 3 October, 2024, The Henries 2024 awards event will be a night to make history as it will take on an anything goes Ancient Rome theme this year!
To book tickets click here. It will be a fabulous opportunity for the greeting card community to get together and celebrate its creative excellence as well as its strong sense of camaraderie.
For more details head to the website www.thehenriesawards.co.uk
