There were some fabulous winners at The Henries this year (https://www.pgbuzz.net/the-henries-happiness-is-overflowing/), but there were also lots of other ‘winning moments’ that added to the virtual event and created a real sense of belonging.
From seeing Bill Greeno in his pants and Simon Elvin ‘pulling a pint’ with his very first Henries trophy; from a very happy message from Toy Symphony’s Hiroshi Kawamura in Japan to an Italian ‘ciao’ from Origamo’s Furio Ceciliato, the award ceremony was peppered with intermissions of global greetings as well as shared memories from the last 25 years of The Henries from leading publishers.
All good things are worth reliving, so here as an early Christmas present is your Henries’ Highlights Catch-up…
Eulinid Stevenson of Henderson Greetings in Australia
Alan Harnik of Notes & Queries in the USA
Bill Greeno of BG Consulting shares his Henries memories
Peter Tijink of The Art Group in The Netherlands
Furio Ceciliato of Origamo in Italy
Bindi and John Simson of Simson Cards in Australia
Simon Elvin shows his very first Henries trophy
Hiroshi Kawamura and Kayoko Kubo of Toy Symphony from Japan sends their good wishes
Susan January of Leanin’ Tree in the USA
David Greaves of Emotional Rescue recounts the fun of The Henries over the years
Jenny Cummins of McMillan Cards in Australia
Jackie Collins of Cherry Orchard Publishing shares what The Henries mean to her
Stefan Hermann of Taurus-Kunstkarten in Germany
Vanessa Harnik of Notes & Queries in the USA
Rachel Hare of Belly Button shares her favourite ‘dancey nights’ at The Henries
Olivier Draeger of Draeger in France
David Hicks of Really Good and Soul relives his Henries’ memories
Charlie Wallin of Pictura in Sweden
Still want more? You can watch the whole Henries award ceremony, including Cath Tate’s acceptance speech having been presented with this year’s Honorary Achievement Award, by clicking below…
What a night, what an industry!
Next year The Henries will take place as a real event on Thursday 7 October at the Royal Lancaster Hotel.
Top: John and Bindi Simson of Simson Cards send warm wishes from Melbourne, which was enjoying 30 degrees on the day of The Henries!
