Physical samples needed by 25 July for live judging round
The waiting is over – the greeting card and giftwrappings ranges that have made it into the official shortlist for The Henries 2023 greeting card awards have been announced, and it’s now time for shortlisters to get their physical samples in for the second live round of judging.
A panel comprising 65 retail buyers from specialist multiples, supermarkets, garden centres, small groups and leading indies had their work cut out, scrutinising the thousands of entries that were submitted for the online judging from 287 different greeting card publishers, to arrive at the shortlist, which was revealed on Monday, 17 July.
For the second year in succession, there is a two-stage judging process for The Henries – the first now-completed round took place entirely online to pick the shortlist, with 15 ranges in the vast majority of product categories.
Showing the breadth of the judges for the online round, among them were buyers from Tesco, Clintons, Scribbler, John Lewis & Partners, Card Factory, Morley Group, Postmark, Waitrose & Partners, House of Cards, Longacres, Lark, Fortnum & Mason, Garsons, Henry & Co, and Elphicks as well as a host of independent retailers.
Their votes helped pick the shortlisted ranges which now go on to feature at the physical judging event which takes place in a couple of weeks’ time where a judging panel, again comprising entirely of retail buyers, will consider the actual greeting cards and giftwrappings and their decisions will lead to the finalists and winners being chosen for The Henries 2023.
Publishers with collections featuring in the shortlist are now asked to send six different card designs along with a sample envelope for each of their shortlisted ranges to Jakki Brown, The Henries, Max Publishing, United House, North Road, London N7 9DP to arrive by Tuesday, 25 July.
“Publishers’ engagement with The Henries hit new heights this year,” commented Jakki, managing director of Max Publishing which owns and organises The Henries. “There were submissions from almost 300 different companies, from one-man bands through to the established leading brands, collectively showcasing our industry’s incredible creative prowess.
“With such a strong and varied shortlist, from 110 different publishers, it’s now all systems go for the physical judging day to arrive at the finalists.”
The Henries 2023 – Shortlisted Ranges
Best Diversity & Inclusion Range
Electric Dreams from Belly Button Designs
Fantabulous from Raspberry Blossom
Fierce & Fabulous from The Art File
Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made A Thing
He from Cinnamon Aitch
Impression from Emotional Rescue
Just for You! from Aziza Illustrates
Perfectly Framed from Hallmark Cards
Perpetual Affinity from Ionna Marie Design
Playtime from Mifkins
She from Cinnamon Aitch
Studio Blom from Pigment Productions
Tipperleyhill Ink from Tipperleyhill
Two Finger Salute from Heyyy
Best Humorous Range
Brushed Issues from Emotional Rescue
Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made A Thing
Heard They’re Absurd from Bewilderbeest
Holy Flaps from Redback Cards
Is It Friday Yet? from Emotional Rescue
Photo Caption from Comedy Card Company
Pina Colada from Cath Tate Cards
Steven Rhodes from Ohh Deer
Stroke Me from Rosie Made A Thing
The Tail Wagging The Dog from Bewilderbeest
They Can Talk from Woodmansterne Publications
To Be Frank from Mint Publishing
Wit & Caboodle from Paperlink
Words Of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
World Of Moose from Woodmansterne Publications
Best Licensed Card Range
Battersea Dogs Everyday Collection from Cardology
BBC Springwatch from Abacus Cards
Bluey from Danilo Promotions
Cath Kidston from Ohh Deer
Emma Bridgewater from Woodmansterne Publications
Heinz from Tache
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen from GBCC
Lucia Heffernan from Pigment Productions
Minecraft Collection from Danilo Promotions
National Trust Explore & Treasure from Toasted Crumpet
National Trust Flourish from Woodmansterne Publications
Peter Rabbit Pop Up Card Range from Cardology
Sanderson from Woodmansterne Publications
Snoopy from Hype Associates
Van Gogh Museum Collection from Origamo
Wallace & Gromit from Hype Associates
Best Christmas Counter Range
Advent Calendar Greeting Card Collection from Roger La Borde
Christmas Collection from Louise Mulgrew
Fa La La La Laaaaa from Dandelion Stationery
Hunky Dory Christmas from Paper Salad
Jeffrey & Janice Christmas from Bold & Bright
Margo Loves Christmas from Cinnamon Aitch
Moments In Time from Words ’n’ Wishes
One More Sleep from Rush Design
Paintworks from James Ellis
Paper Cut Christmas Collection from Alljoy Design
Paper Shakies Christmas from James Ellis
Paper Theatre from Alljoy Design
Pop-UP! Bauble Cards from Poet And Painter
Reflections from Paperlink
StreetVet Gold Christmas from Lil Wabbit
Best Christmas Box Or Pack
Candy Cane Christmas Boxes from Five Dollar Shake
Charity Packs from Abacus Cards
Christmas Boxed Cards from Laura Darrington Designs
Christmas Charity Packs from Rosie Made A Thing
Christmas Luxury Collection from Ling Design
Christmas Packs from Little Green Paper Shop
Christmas Packs from Stop The Clock Design
Christmas Premium Boxes from Noel Tatt
Elle Luxury Boxed Cards from Belly Button Designs
Luxury Christmas Boxes from The Art File
Luxury Christmas from GBCC
Luxury Gold Foiled Christmas from Woodmansterne Publications
Merry & Bright from Lottie Murphy
The Quentin Blake Assortment with Childline/NSPCC from Woodmansterne Publications
Tri-Fold Christmas Boxes from Roger La Borde
Vista Christmas Box Sets from Paper Salad
Best Cute Range
A Daily Cloud from Brainbox Candy
Baby Betty from Ginger Betty
Bear from The Art File
Boofle 15th Anniversary Collection from UK Greetings
Hey Cutie from The Art File
Holly Maguire from Stormy Knight
Little Adventure from Alljoy Design
Marylou Chalon from Stormy Knight
Me to You Softly Drawn from Carte Blanche Greetings
Mon Ami from Ling Design
Safari Party from Louise Mulgrew
Toffee from Paperlink
Toy Tiddlies from Kali Stileman Publishing
Wildlife Botanical from Lola Design
Wonderfully Wild from Paper Shed Design
Best Contemporary Words & Sentiments Range
Biodegradable Glitter from Oh Squirrel
Electric Dreams from Belly Button Designs
Emosh from Emotional Rescue (in collaboration with Paper Salad)
Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made A Thing
Highdown from IC&G
Inky Scripts from Bexy Boo
Jess Miller from Ricicle Cards
Nova from Noel Tatt
Painting with Words from Nicole Elders
Pawsitive Vibes from Love Country
Postco from Lagom Design
Precious from Type And Story
Quotes ‘n’ Quips from Scentiment Gifts
Quotish from Brainbox Candy
Sending Sunshine from Cath Tate Cards
Words Of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
Best Traditional Words & Sentiments Range
Bonbi Forest from Earlybird Designs
Botanique from Hallmark Cards
Emotions from Kingfisher Cards
Female Relations from UK Greetings
Florentine from Paper Rose
Floresta from Emotional Rescue
Flutter By from Wishing Well Studios (CBG)
From The Heart from Card Factory
Heritage from Words ’n’ Wishes
Lasting Impressions from Noel Tatt
Moments In Time from Words ’n’ Wishes
Month You Were Born from IC&G
Pavillion from IC&G
Tipperleyhill Ink Quotes from Tipperleyhill
Words & More from Ginger Betty
Best Art Range
Amalfi from Meraki
Art from Woodmansterne Publications
Art Range from Ohh Deer
Globetrotter from Stormy Knight
Habitat from Stephanie Davies
Hanna Werning from Lagom Design
Inspire from Jane Buurman Handmade
The Janine Partington Collection from The Eco-friendly Card Co
Life In Pencil from Pigment Productions
London Calling from Rocket68
Matisse from Paper Salad
Paintworks from James Ellis
Paper Raven from Ricicle Cards
Safari Party from Louise Mulgrew
Skylark from Cinnamon Aitch
StreetVet Everyday from Lil Wabbit
Best Photographic Range
A Daily Cloud from Brainbox Candy
Alternative Image from Holy Mackerel
Aperture from Peartree Heybridge
BBC Countryfile from Abacus Cards
Christian Vielar from GBCC
Country Life from Woodmansterne Publications
Framed from Woodmansterne Publications
Loose Leashes from Woodmansterne Publications
National Geographic from Hallmark
National Trust Nature from Woodmansterne Publications
Pawtraits from Tache
Pretty As A Picture from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Rhian ApGruffydd from Gruffpawtraits
Tresors Magiques from Counting Stars
What a Picture from Nigel Quiney Publications
The Wildlife Trusts from The Eco-friendly Card Co
Best Children’s Range
Au Naturel from Nigel Quiney Publications
Cheeky Chops from Rosie Made A Thing
Fantabulous from Raspberry Blossom
Hey Cutie from The Art File
Holey Moley from Stormy Knight
Jamboree from Paper Salad
Little Wren from Wrendale Designs
Moji From Redback Cards
Monster Mash from Stripey Cats
Playtime from Mifkins
Quentin Blake from Woodmansterne Publications
Quicksilver Children’s Age Cards from WendyJones-Blackett
Super Duper from Stop The Clock Design
Tom Gates from Woodmansterne Publications
Toys from Kali Stileman Publishing
Woodland Alphabet from Nicole Elders
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Big Love from Raspberry Blossom
Cosmique from Sister Paper Co
Fleurescent from Paper Salad
Funky Animals from Gina Baker Art
Hold from Lagom Design
Hunky Dory from Paper Salad
I’mPressed from Heyyy
Paper Raven from Ricicle Cards
Peach & Prosecco from Woodmansterne Publications
Pink Lemon from Stop The Clock Design
Postco from Lagom Design
Rock On from The Art File
She from Cinnamon Aitch
Style & Ink from White Cotton Cards
Super Fab from Earlybird Designs
Best 3D, Handmade Or Hand-finished Range
Botanical Pop-Ups from Cardology
Form from The Art File
Handcrafted Artisan from Paper Mirchi
Heinz from Tache
Holey Moley from Stormy Knight
Is It Time To Celebrate? from Paper Salad
Keepsakes from Raspberry Blossom
Mark My Words Bookmark Cards from Poet And Painter
Message In A Bottle from Alljoy Designs
Mini Flora Collection from Origamo
Miniature World from Alljoy Designs
Paper Theatre from Alljoy Designs
Peter Rabbit Baby Milestones Pop Up Card Range from Cardology
Pirouette from Santoro
Stargazing from Five Dollar Shake
Best Male Range (non-humour)
Bold Moves from Hotchpotch London
He from Cinnamon Aitch
I’mPressed from Heyyy
Instant Classics from Heyyy
Life In Pencil from Pigment Productions
Mambo from Woodmansterne Publications
Master of All He Surveys from Popsy & Plum
Max Machen from Ohh Deer
Mulberry & Olive from The Art File
Oxford Club from UK Greetings
Pizazz Bleu from Nigel Quiney Publications
Rock & Rolling from Woodmansterne Publications
Stars & Balloons from White Cotton Cards
Super Fab from Earlybird Designs
Words Of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
Best Relations And/Or Occasions Range
The Halcyon Collection from Laura Darrington Design
Happy Days from Stop The Clock Design
Hunky Dory from Paper Salad
Jamboree from Paper Salad
Jeffrey and Janice Occasions from Bold & Bright
Milestone Anniversaries Pop Up Card Range from Cardology
Nevada from Sister Paper Co
Occasions & Relations Collection from The Art File
Papier Pop from Woodmansterne Publications
Stargazing from Five Dollar Shake
Stars from White Cotton Cards
Stephanie Dyment from Woodmansterne Publications
Studio Blom from Pigment Productions
Super Fab from Earlybird Designs
Year You Were Born from IC&G
Best Spring Seasons Range
Valentine’s Day
All You Need Is Love Valentine’s Day from Cake & Crayons
Bunches Of Hearts from Hannah Marchant
Gin & Frolics Valentines from Rosie Made A Thing
Little Quirks Valentine’s Day from Lucilla Lavender
Love Icon Valentine’s Day from Stephanie Davies
Love Lines Valentine’s from Stormy Knight
Luv from Klara Hawkins
Margo Loves Valentines from Cinnamon Aitch
Mobius Valentine’s Day from Belly Button Designs
Valentine’s Day from Gabrielle Solly Illustration
Valentine’s Day from Ricicle Cards
Valentine’s Day from Kitty Kenda Papergoods
Valentines from Bold and Bright
Words of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
You & Me Valentine’s Day from Stop The Clock Design
Mother’s Day
Bloom Mother’s Day from Stop The Clock Design
Bloom Seedstick Mother’s Day from Stormy Knight
Doodles Mother’s Day from Things And Doodles
Fleurescent Mother’s Day from Paper Salad
Mama’s Embrace Mother’s Day from Cake & Crayons
Meadow Mother’s Day from Belly Button Designs
Mini Moments Mother’s Day from Toasted Crumpet
Mother Nature from Stephanie Davies
Mother’s Day Classic Collection from UK Greetings
Mother’s Day from Hotchpotch London
Mother’s Day from Marina B
Quicksilver Mother’s Day from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Relatable Mother’s Day from Brainbox Candy
She Mother’s Day from Cinnamon Aitch
The Halcyon Collection from Laura Darrington Design
Easter
Bloom Easter from Cinnamon Aitch
Bright Bunch from Stop The Clock Design
Dilly Easter from Klara Hawkins
Ditsy Collection Easter from Hooli Mooli Trading Co
Easter from Love Country
Easter from Marina B
Easter Singles from Abacus Cards
Folksy Easter from Pennychoo
Mini Moments Easter Collection from Toasted Crumpet
Quicksilver Easter from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Wildlife Botanical Easter from Lola Design
Father’s Day
Cool Dad from Stop the Clock Design
Elle Bleu from Belly Button Designs
Father’s Day from Abacus Cards
Father’s Day from Bold and Bright
Father’s Day from Lottie Simpson
Gin & Frolics Father’s Day from Rosie Made A Thing
Kelly Hyatt Father’s Day Mini Cards from Lagom Design
Mine’s A Pint Father’s Day from Emotional Rescue (in collaboration with Paper Salad)
Modern Mister from Tache
The Record Collection Father’s Day from Say It With Songs
Relatable Father’s Day from Brainbox Candy
Top Of The Pops Father’s Day from Megan Claire
Best Wholesale Range
Dazzle from Simon Elvin
Embrace from Kingfisher Cards
Everyday In-Stock from Out Of The Blue Studios
Female Collection from Simon Elvin
Isabel’s Garden from Simon Elvin
Nature’s Art from Simon Elvin
Pixel from Kingfisher Cards
Simply For You from Hallmark
Studio Out of the Blue Studios
Summer Collection from Kingfisher Cards
The Luxury Collection from Simon Elvin
Whoopie! from Simon Elvin
Best Giftwrappings Range
Abstract from Wendy Bell Designs
Blooming Blush from Deva Designs
Flat Wrap from Kali Stileman Publishing
Gift Bags from Wrendale Designs
Gift Packaging 2023 Collection from The Art File
Giftwrappings from Tihara Smith
Handcrafted Artisan Collection from Paper Mirchi
In The Meadow from Whistlefish
Kindred Picasso from UK Greetings
Louise Mulgrew from Glick Gift Packaging
Monika Forsberg from Lagom Design
Paper Salad from Glick Gift Packaging
Sessions Series from Storigraphic
Stephanie Dyment from Glick Gift Packaging
Stop The Clock Guinea Pigs from Deva Designs
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 2023 winner will join previous winners, which are Bestie from Paperlink, The Bright Side from Really Good, The Country Set from Wrendale Design, 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.
Shortlisted ranges
Boofle from UK Greetings (launched 2008)
Cherished from Lagom (launched 2008)
Decoupage from Noel Tatt (launched 1996)
Genius from Woodmansterne Publications (launched 2011)
Jubilee from Hotchpotch London (launched 2009)
Look at it this Way from GBCC (launched 2010)
Love Letters from Hotchpotch London (launched 2015)
Norbert & Val from Emotional Rescue (launched 1997)
One Lump or Two from Holy Mackerel (launched 2011)
Only Fools And Horses Card Collection from Danilo Promotions (launched 2008)
Paper Shakies from James Ellis (launched 2007)
Photocaptions from Cath Tate Cards (launched 1990s)
Pirouettes from Santoro London (launched 2013)
Quicksilver from Wendy Jones-Blackett (launched 2006)
Tottering-By-Gently from Peartree Heybridge (launched 1993)
Well Cool from Brainbox Candy (launched 2008)
Wobbly-eyed Animals from Stripey Cats (launched 2010)
The Lynn Tait Most Promising Young Designer Or Artist
No shortlisted contenders will be announced for this award. The finalists will be arrived at as a result of the live Henries judging – the mood board entries for this need to be delivered to Jakki Brown, at Max Publishing, The Henries, United House, North Road, London, L7 9DP by Wednesday, 26 July, at 5pm at the latest, and must include the entrant’s contact details.
Best Service to the Independent Retailer
No shortlisted contenders will be announced for this award. The finalists will be arrived at as a result of a votes cast by independent retailers which is currently underway.
Honorary Achievement Award
No shortlist or finalists are announced for this award. The recipient will be revealed at The Henries awards event.
All winners of The Henries 2023 will be announced at a lavish awards event, the industry’s big night. Taking place at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Thursday, 5 October, 2023, The Henries 2023 awards event will be a vibrant affair as it will have a colourful Mardi Gras theme this year!
To book tickets click here. It will be a fabulous opportunity for the greeting card community to get together and celebrate its creative excellence as well as its strong sense of camaraderie.
