The votes have been counted, the data double-checked… the finalists of The Henries 2018 greeting card product awards have just been revealed.
As announced on PG Buzz earlier today (August 2) the judging for The Henries 2018 took place yesterday in London. Over 50 retail buyers considered the 15,000 greeting cards and items of giftwrapping that formed this year’s record breaking entries from publishers of all shapes and sizes.
“After a fabulous Judging Day yesterday, it is wonderful to be able to reveal such an inspiring line-up of finalists,” commented Jakki Brown, joint managing director of Max Publishing (owner of Progressive Greetings and The Henries). “The finalists reflect the abundant creative dynamism within our industry, with the ranges hailing from UK publishers of all sizes; from leading established players to brand new start-ups.”
The Henries 2018 Finalists
The Lynn Tait Most Promising Young Designer or Artist Award
Emma Grant, in-house designer for Cardmix, The Proper Mail Company and Woodmansterne
Charlotte Mason, in-house designer for Woodmansterne and The Proper Mail Company
Matt Nguyen, founder of Jolly Awesome
Ian Owen, illustrator and founder of Folio
Lizzie Parker, founder of Penguin Ink
Emma Pearce, senior designer for Hotchpotch
Best Children’s Range
BK’s from Noi Publishing
Hoot Parade from U Studio Design
Marzipan from Paper Rose
Paper Gallery Juvenile Ages from GBCC
Party Popper from Cinnamon Aitch
Zoo Lane from Paper Salad
Best Christmas Counter Range
Christmas Collection from Naughty Little Cards
Festive Friends from The Handcrafted Card Company
Flair from Hotchpotch
Gin + Frolics from Rosie Made a Thing
Paloma Christmas from Belly Button Designs
Sketched from Janie Wilson
Best Christmas Box or Pack
Christmas Houses from The Art File
Iced Silver from Five Dollar Shake
Pizazz Limited Edition from Nigel Quiney
Poles Apart RSPCA Charity Collection from UK Greetings
Sally Swannell Snowy Street from Wrendale Designs
Snowy Farm Scene Premium Box from Noel Tatt
Best Traditional Words & Sentiments Range
Eternal from IC&G
Love + Laughter from Paperlink
Love Unlimited from Pigment
Symbols of Love from UK Greetings
Treasured Moments from Words ‘n’ Wishes
Velvet from Jonny Javelin
Best Contemporary Words & Sentiments Range
#Justsayin from Lucy Maggie Designs
Classics from Deadpan
Cloud Nine from Redback Cards
Glitter Typography Collection from Oh Squirrel
Graph from Paper Plane
More Glitter!!! from Counting Stars
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Brush Strokes from Stop The Clock Design
Cosmic from Meraki
Cut Outs from Jolly Awesome
Everyday Word Play from Poet and Painter
Miami Vibes from Hotchpotch
Pinata from Redback Cards
Best Handmade or Hand-Finished Range
The Adventure Collection from Stephanie Davies Design
Love Is A Four Legged Word from English Graphics
Paper Kisses from Janie Wilson
Pure Fabrication from Counting Stars
Strawberry Fizz from Ling Design
Style 416 from The Proper Mail Company
Best Photographic Range
1000 Words from U Studio Design
No Kidding from Woodmansterne
Nostalgic Memories from Hanovi Design
Say It from CardMix
Travel/Ocean from The Art Group
Unleashed from Portfolio
Best Humour Range
Classics from Deadpan
Cloud Nine from Redback Cards
Everyday Humour from Mean Mail
Holy Flaps from Redback Cards
Hurrah for Gin from Cath Tate Cards
Moose Allain from Woodmansterne
Best Art Range
Charcoal + Sparkle from Sarah Boddy
David Doran from U Studio Design
David Shrigley x Brainbox Candy from Brainbox Candy
Escapes from 1790
Landmarks from I Drew This
Wildlife Botanical from Lola Designs
Best Licensed Range
Disney/Marvel Magazine Covers from Hallmark
I Like Birds from The Art File
Ladybird Books for Grown-ups from Danilo
Peter Rabbit from UK Greetings
Quentin Blake from Woodmansterne
Sara Miller London from The Art File
Best Giftwrappings Range
Confetti Balloon from Belly Button Bubble
NW’s from Noi Publishing
Paper Salad from Glick
Sara Miller SS18 from Penny Kennedy
Starry Starry Night from Five Dollar Shake
Stephanie Dyment Everyday from Glick
Best Male Range
Birthday Collection 2018 from Folio
Fit For A King from GBCC
Jamboree from Paper Salad
Luxe from Hotchpotch
Paloma Blue from Belly Button Designs
Ralph from Stop the Clock Design
Best Wholesale Range
Candy Club from Xpress Yourself
Cherished Moments from Regal Publishing
Everyday Collection from Out of the Blue Studios
Female Collection from Simon Elvin
In Loving Memory from Regal Publishing
Special Days from Simon Elvin
Best Relations & Occasions Range
Copperleaf from Janie Wilson
Gin + Frolics from Rosie Made a Thing
Happy Jackson from Pigment
Occasions Collection from Naughty Little Cards
Paloma from Belly Button Designs
Straight Talkin’ from Abacus Cards
Best Spring Seasons Range
Charming Valentine’s from Blue Eyed Sun
Gin + Frolics Mother’s Day from Rosie Made a Thing
Father’s Day Collection from Ohh Deer
Father’s Day Collection from Sooshichacha
Easter Collection from Roger la Borde
Quicksilver Easter from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Best Cute Range
Fizzle & Pop from Twizler
Fruit & Friends from Stripey Cat
Krafty Glitter from Tache Crafts
Scrabbley Pom Pets from Bexy Boo
Tiny Squee Mousies from Santoro
Zoo Lane from Paper Salad
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 2018 winner will join previous winners, which are Bestie from Paperlink, Eric the Penguin from GBCC, Forever Friends from Hallmark, Giggles from UKG, 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 and Rainbow from Ling Design.
The Bright Side from Really Good
Die Stamped from Caroline Gardner
Harold’s Planet from Clare Maddicott Publications
Matt from Woodmansterne
Photocaptions from Cath Tate Cards
Swing Cards from Santoro
The finalists in the Best Service to the Independent Retailer were announced yesterday (August 1) on PG Buzz. The dozen finalists in this category are as follows:
Cherry Orchard Publishing
Grass Roots
IC&G
Jonny Javelin
Nigel Quiney
Noel Tatt
Paperlink
Pigment
Second Nature
UK Greetings
Woodmansterne
Words ‘n’ Wishes
All finalists will appear in all their glory in the September edition of Progressive Greetings, with the winners announced on Thursday October 4 at a lavish awards event taking place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
To join the industry at The Henries 2018, which this year will be on an 1980s Electric Dreams theme, book your tickets with Clare Davies on 01183 340085 or clare@createvents.co.uk. The event website can be found here, and the official event hashtag is #Henries18
