It’s the day so many have been waiting for…The Henries 2021 finalists are revealed here and now!
Dazzling proof of UK greeting card publishers’ abundant creativity was there in all its glory in the 1,827 ranges which were submitted by publishers of all shapes and sizes into this year’s Henries greeting card product awards. Each and every one of these were put under the scrutiny of the largest ever Henries’ Judging Panel, made up of 64 top retail buyers, overseas distributors and wholesalers, to arrive at the worthy contenders for these prestigious industry awards.
The buying panel for The Henries 2021 included multiples John Lewis & Partners, Cardzone, Waterstones, WHSmith, Fortnum & Mason, Paperchase, Card Factory, Oliver Bonas, National Trust, as well as a host of leading small groups, such as House of Cards, Postmark, Baileys, Lark and Utility, plus a vast array of great indies. These were joined by overseas distributors, McMillan Cards, Notes & Queries, Image Gallery, Simson Cards and Henderson Greetings/Waterlyn. Casting their expert eyes over the Best Wholesale category were prominent wholesalers Archway Cards, Cards & Party, Crosswear Trading and Greetings Wholesale.
Each judge was asked to select what they considered were the top six entries in each category with their collective votes resulting in the stellar line-up of finalists for this year’s awards. And here they are…
The Henries Finalists 2021
The Lynn Tait Most Promising Young Designer or Artist
Sarah Douglas, designer for Talking Pictures/Ling Design
Emma Grant, senior designer for Woodmansterne Publications and The Proper Mail Company
Iain Hamilton, founder and creator of Bewilderbeest
Jessica Hogarth, founder and creator of Jessica Hogarth
Hannah Marchant, founder and creator of Hannah Marchant
Charlotte Mason, senior designer for Woodmansterne Publications and The Proper Mail Company
Best Diversity and Inclusion Range – NEW AWARD
Cath Tate Cartoons from Cath Tate Cards
Embrace (Race) from Emotional Rescue
Family and Friends Collection from Kitsch Noir
Fierce & Fabulous from The Art File
Hello Family from Lottie Simpson
Live in Colour Collection from AfroTouch Design
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Apricot from Louise Tiler Designs
Happy Days from Belly Button Designs
Hunky Dory from Paper Salad
Say it with Songs from Say it with Songs
Skooshies from Sooshichacha
Soul Mates from The Art File
Best Art Range
Around the World from Toasted Crumpet
Artisan Days from Pigment Productions
Natural Phenomenon from The Art File
Sanderson from Woodmansterne Publications
Vitamin Sea from Onneke
Wildlife Botanical from Lola Design
Best Wholesale Range
Candy Club from Xpress Yourself
Everyday In-stock from Out of the Blue Studios
Isabel’s Garden from Simon Elvin
Rainbow Friends from Simon Elvin
Shimmer from Kingfisher Cards
Special Fold from BGC Studios
Best Humorous Range
Cloud Nine from Redback Cards
Gin and Frolics from Rosie Made a Thing
Is It Friday Yet? from Emotional Rescue in collaboration with Paper Salad
Jeffrey & Janice Everyday Collection from Bold & Bright
The Life and Times from Pigment Productions
Quotish from Brainbox Candy
Best Children’s Range
3D Children’s Pop-up from Alljoy Design
Hoopla from Paper Salad
Mouthies from Kali Stileman Publishing
Shine from Redback Cards
The Storybook Collection from Natalie Alex Designs
Tiny Sparkles from Louise Tiler Designs
Best Licensed Card Range
Bob Ross from Ohh Deer
Crayola Colour Me in from Hallmark
Explore and Treasure with National Trust from Toasted Crumpet
National Trust Harmony from Woodmansterne Publications
Peaky Blinders from Danilo Promotions
Sara Miller London from The Art File
Best Traditional Words and Sentiments Range
Blooming Fabulous from Emotional Rescue
Eternal from IC&G
Helen Steiner Rice from UK Greetings
Moments in Time from Words ‘n’ Wishes
Piccadilly Extra Large Collection from Cinnamon Aitch
Reflections from Paperlink
Best Contemporary Words and Sentiments Range
Daddy Knows Best from Popsy & Plum
Kate Andrew Collection from The Eco-friendly Card Co
Moonlit from Louise Tiler Designs
Senti from Emotional Rescue in collaboration with Paper Salad
Snap to Grid from The Art File
Words of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
Best Relations and/or Occasions Range
Blossom Love & Sympathy from Rush Design
Five Star Relations from Rosie Made a Thing
Grace from Cherry Orchard Publishing
Hunky Dory from Paper Salad
Occasions & Relations Collection from The Art File
Words of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
Best Handmade or Hand-finished Range
Bee Happy from Laura Sherratt Designs
The Boo-tanicals from Bexy Boo
California Dreaming from Five Dollar Shake
Mark My Words from Poet & Painter
Pocket Bouquet Range from Seedlings Cards & Gifts
Rainbow Drops from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Best Photographic Range
BBC Countryfile from Abacus Cards
Fabulous Florals from Alex Sharp Photography
Into the Meadow from UK Greetings
Loose Leashes from Woodmansterne Publications
RSPB from Woodmansterne Publications
We All Have Something To Say from Gruff Pawtraits
Best Male Range
Charcoal from Hotchpotch
Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made a Thing
Hunky Dory from Paper Salad
In the Garden from IC&G
Man on Mars from Woodmansterne Publications
Vertigo from The Art File
Best Christmas Counter Range
The Curious Inksmith from Ling Design
Holiday Dreams from Five Dollar Shake
Hunky Dory Christmas from Paper Salad
Luxury Christmas Collection from Louise Mulgrew
Ooh La La Christmas from Janie Wilson
Rainbow Drops from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Best Christmas Box or Pack
Boxed Christmas Cards from Wrendale Designs
Christmas Pop from Five Dollar Shake
Christmas Tri-fold Die-cut Collection from Roger la Borde
Elle from Belly Button Designs
Gin & Frolics Christmas Boxed Sets from Rosie Made a Thing
Luxury Christmas Boxed Collection from The Art File
Best Cute Range
Barley the Little Brown Bear from IC&G
Confetti Sprinkles from Rosanna Rossi
Hoopla from Paper Salad
Owl’s Nest from Ginger Betty
Party Faces from Sirocco Design
Tiny Sparkles from Louise Tiler Designs
Best Spring Seasons Range
Fur, Feathers and Whiskers Easter Collection from Wrendale Designs
Mother’s Day from UK Greetings
One Lump or Two Father’s Day from Holy Mackerel
Rainbow Drops Valentine’s from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Rose Garden Mother’s Day from Five Dollar Shake
Thulian (Valentine’s) from Apple & Clover
Best Giftwrappings Range
Bees Collection from Belly Button Designs
Book & Botanics Gift Packaging from The Art File
Hand-marbled Giftwrap Sheets from Paper Mirchi
Louise Tiler Party Garland Collection from Penny Kennedy
Paper Salad from Glick
Stephanie Dyment from Glick
The Henry Cole Classic Award
This award is for ranges that have stood the test of time. All winners of this award enter The Henry Cole Hall of Fame. The 2021 winner will join previous winners, which are Bestie from Paperlink, The Bright Side from Really Good, 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, Pizazz from Nigel Quiney, Pop-Ups from Second Nature, Quentin Blake from Woodmansterne, Rainbow from Ling Design and Virtual Safari from Emotional Rescue.
This year’s finalists are:
Bottom Line from Paperlink
The Country Set from Wrendale Designs
Genius from Woodmansterne Publications
Happy Jackson from Pigment Productions
Knit & Purl from Mint Publishing
Quicksilver from Wendy Jones-Blackett
The contenders for the Best Service to the Independent Retailer category will be announced next week.
The winners of all the awards categories will be unveiled at a Boogie Wonderland-themed awards extravaganza on Thursday 7 October, which will take place at The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London – and will be hosted by none other than the marvellous Tom Allen.
Tickets and tables for The Henries 2021 can be reserved quickly and securely online by visiting Max-Tickets.net or by contacting Clare Hollick of Createvents via email: clare@createvents.co.uk or phone: +44 (0)1183 340085.
The Henries Awards 2021 have the strong backing of major names in the industry as official sponsors. These currently include Alpha Colour, EBB Elliott, Baxter, Fedrigoni, Foilco, GCA, GF Smith, Gould, Herbert Walkers, The Imaging Centre, LB Warehousing, Loxleys, Postmark, PG Live, Sherwood Group, Skeet Print, UK Envelopes and Windles.
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