Titivate your toga ready for The Henries 2024 awards and check out colossal raffle prizes
It’s time to get titivating your togas and all set to gad about in those gladiator sandals for the ancient Rome-themed Henries Awards 2024, with just a week to go to the big night.
London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel is the venue on Thursday, 3 October, and don’t forget to bring your wallet to be with a chance of winning any of the 11 magnificus prizes in the raffle raising money for industrywide charity The Light Fund as well as Pancreatic Cancer UK.
The only way you can get your hands on these incredible treats is to be at the glitzy ceremony for the Oscars of the greeting card industry – and there are some last-minute tickets available where you can join the finalists in the product and The Lynn Tait Most Promising Young Designer Or Artist categories and those chosen for the Best Service To The Independent trophy.
As well as the great and the good from the publisher and supplier sides, retailers including Aldi, Cardfactory, Cardzone, Expressions, House of Cards, Hugs & Kisses, Postmark, Presentation, Red Card, Sainsbury’s, Scribbler, Tesco, and WHSmith are among those who will also be enjoying a bit of Rome-py Pompeii and jokes from event host and comedian George Zacharopoulos.
And a fragrance fest, footie derby, racetrack thrills, theatre tickets, fabulous food, vineyard tour, and spa pampering are on the cards if your number comes up in the raffle on the night, with six tickets for £20 or three for £10.
Every single penny boosts The Light Fund’s coffers, where over £2million has been given away since its inception in 2004 to more than 250 charity projects helping less fortunate men, women and children all over the world – and half the money from this year’s event will then be given to Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Check out the magnificus line-up of prizes…
Rome-py Pompeii
Kindy donated by Cardzone
Do as the Romans did those 2,000 years ago and bathe in Bath’s naturally warm, mineral-rich waters at the Thermae Bath Spa and enjoy a stay over at The Bird boutique hotel in an Abbey King Room with some spending money to enjoy this wonderful city
Eat Tu Brute
Kindly donated by Enveco
Gorge like an emperor on a burgeoning hamper of Italian gastronomic delights from Il Grande Italian Gourmet, including artisan salami, prize-winning Italian truffle cheese, extra virgin olive oil, top quality pasta and sauces, soft amaretti biscuits, a trio of well-loved wines, and lots more.
Clash Of The Titans
Kindly donated by David Greaves of Emotional Rescue
Forget lion slaying, here’s your chance to have ringside seats at a football battle of two titans with four top executive tickets to the Manchester United v Arsenal match on 8 March, 2025, at Old Trafford, with full buffet lunch, programmes, and a parking space at the ground.
Vino Vidi Vici
Kindly donated by The Imaging Centre
The Romans were famed for introducing wine, but us Brits are marching on. Escape to the country for a mini-break involving a vineyard tour and wine tasting for two at Chapel Down Winery in the heart of the Weald of Kent, with a stay over at the Little Silver Country Hotel in lovely Tenterden.
Olefactory Orgy
Kindly donated by Paper Salad
Inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italy’s most historical and tropical region, Ortigia’s beautifully-packaged fragranced and homewares products are revered the world over, and you can give your senses a real treat with £250 to spend on this luxury Sicilian brand.
Aris-Throttle Away
Kindly donated by The Sherwood Group
Every wondered what it would be like to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari Testa Rossa, Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, or enjoy the thrill of letting rip round Silverstone, Brands Hatch or Donington Park race tracks? Well, your chariot awaits with £250 worth of Trackdays vouchers to take you up a gear.
Colossus Culture
Kindly donated by Woodmansterne
Take your seats at London’s Coliseum to marvel at Rigoletto, embrace the Mama Mia! The Party experience, or take your pick from a host of theatrical treats, gigs or sporting events with £250 worth of Ticketmaster vouchers.
Caesar The Day
Kindly donated by Loxleys
The Romans knew a thing or two about spas and you can become accustomed to a luxurious wind-down. Let the pressures of life melt away with a relaxing and luxurious spa getaway thanks to a £250 Spabreaks.com voucher to spend at any of the 700 spa destinations in the UK and overseas.
In Vino Veritas
Kindly donated by Carte Blanche Greetings
You can go gaga over Gavi, say ciao to Chianti, and nurture your negroni nuances by topping up your wine racks and filling your drinks cabinet with £250 worth of Majestic Wine vouchers to spend on whatever tipples take your fancy.
Glad-He-Ate-There
Kindly donated by Alpha Colour Printers
From antipasti to affogatos, ragu to risotto, enjoy a gargantuan feast at any of the fantabulous restaurants in The Ivy Collection with £250 to spend as you please with whoever you choose.
Maximus Empori
Kindly donated by Simon Elvin
Give yourself and. Your home a maximus makeover. You can style up your kitchen with a designer Dolce & Gabbana coffee machine, top of the range pasta maker, Gucci goodies galore or, in fact, anything you fancy from John Lewis & Partners with a £400 spending spree – bella bella!
All winners of The Henries 2024 will be announced at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel on Thursday, 3 October, 2024. To book tickets to the event with its ancient Rome theme click here. It is a fabulous opportunity for the greeting card community to get together and celebrate its creative excellence as well as its strong sense of camaraderie.
The Henries has a very strong roster of sponsors, without whom the awards would not be possible, and this year’s include Alpha Colour Printers, The Bright Group, Cardfactory, Cardgains, Cardzone Group, Designer Greetings, EBB, Fedrigoni, G.F Smith, Gould, Graphite Creative, Herbert Walkers, House of Cards, Imaging Centre, Loxleys, McDaniels Law, N. Smith, Postmark, Progressive Greetings Live, Scribbler, The Sherwood Group, Skeet Print, Skylight Media, Spring Fair & Autumn Fair, Tiger Feet, Windles, and UK Envelope Company.
For more details head to the website www.thehenriesawards.co.uk
