rts announced by PG Buzz on Wednesday (November 28), the winners of The Calies 2018, UK calendar, diary and advent awards were revealed at a memorable awards event, which took place at the historic Stationers’ Hall in London, hosted by comedian Henry Paker. (https://www.pgbuzz.net/the-winners-of-the-calies-2018-have-been-revealed/)
Well, here’s the photographic evidence of the triumphant winners of all the retail and B2B award categories, as well as the prestigious Calendar Ambassador accolade.
Best Animal Kingdom Calendar – BBC Blue Planet II from Danilo
Above: Danilo’s sales director, Brett Smith (left) with calendar designer, Christine Statham were presented with the award by Renz UK’s sales manager Dermot Callaghan (right).
Best Corporate (B2B) Animals or Natural World Calendar – Deep Blue from Rose Calendars
Above: Rose Calendars’ managing director, Michael Rose (centre) was presented with the trophy by Eight Days A Week’s owner, Nigel Green (right).
Best Transport Calendar – England By Rail from Pomegranate Europe
Above: Pomegranate Europe’s marketing manager, Dan Rabot (centre) was presented with the trophy by Dave Jones, group marketing director of Premier Paper.
Best Scenic Calendar – New York from Carousel Calendars
Above: Carousel Calendars licensing co-ordinator, Cathy Cornish received the award from Michael Rose, Rose Calendars’ managing director.
Best B2B Scenic Calendar – View from Allan & Bertram
Above: As one of the headline sponsors of The Calies, Danilo’s managing director, Daniel Prince (right) presented the trophy to Allan + Bertram’s managing director, Andrew Bennett.
Best Art, Illustration or Design Calendar – Natural History from Brown Trout Publishers
Above: BrownTrout Publishers’ sales manager, Maria Parsons was delighted to receive the trophy from Calendar Club’s buyer, Rob Dand.
Best B2B Contemporary Calendar – Ethos from Rose Calendars
Above: As a headline sponsor, Renz UK’s managing director Iain Bullock presented the trophy to Rose Calendars’ marketing manager, Elizabeth Rose.
Best Charity Calendar – RSPB Ailsa Black Naturally Organised Family Calendar from Carousel Calendars
Above: Carousel Calendars’ head of licensing, Martin Rees-Davies (centre) was presented with the award from Warren Lomax, joint managing director of Max Publishing.
Best B2B Special Interest or Humorous Calendar – Vintage Power from Allan & Bertram
Above: (centre) Paul Cecil, Allan + Bertram’s group sales director was delighted to be presented with the award by Lindsey Reid, managing director of Grange Communications.
Best Music, Talent or Sports Calendar – David Bowie Collectors Edition from Danilo
Above: Danilo’s chairman, Laurence Prince (second left) and the publisher’s calendar designer, Christine Statham were presented with the trophy by Dilu Mukadum, managing director of All Trade Printers.
Best B2B Bespoke Calendar – Electric Rock Rodney Matthews from Rose Calendars
Above: Marking a trio of trophies for Rose Calendars, Renz UK sales manager, Paul Simpson presented Rose Calendars’ md, Michael Rose with the company’s third trophy.
Best Entertainment or Humorous Calendar – Star Wars Deluxe Calendar from Danilo
Above: It was all smiles from Danilo’s managing director, Daniel Prince (second left) and calendar designer, Symon Machin (second right) as they accepted the publisher’s third trophy of the evening from Allan + Bertram’s md Andrew Bennett (right).
Best Family Organiser or Planner – The Organised Family Week To View from Carousel Calendars
Above: Marking a trio for Carousel, Premier Paper Group’s marketing director, Dave Jones presented Carousel Calendars’ product manager and senior designer, Richard Veale with another shiny trophy.
Best Advent Calendar – Moonlight Silhouette from Alison Gardiner Designs
Above: Alison Gardiner Designs’ owner and designer Alison Gardiner was totally over the moon with the win, with the trophy presented by Avonside Calendars’ managing director, David Higgins.
Best Generic Diary – Inkwell + Feather from English Graphics
Above: Calendar Club’s buying manager, Becky Salter presented English Graphics’ founder and designer, Heather Marten with her stunning trophy.
Best Licensed Diary – Winnie the Pooh from Pyramid International
Above: Samantha Loveday, editor of Licensing Source Book and Licensing Source dot net presented Pyramid International’s commercial director, David Wootliff with this top licensed award.
Best Desk Calendar – Rick and Morty Magic Cube from Danilo
Above: Marking Danilo’s fourth Calies award this year, its creative director, Martin Carter (second left) and calendar designer Symon Machin (second right) were delighted to receive the award from Premier Paper Group’s area sales director, Sham Ahmad.
The Calendar Ambassador Award 2018 – Jack Straw
Above: Jack Straw, md of BrownTrout Publishers had no idea that he was going to be crowned Calendar Ambassador 2018.
