2025 Finalists - Sock Academy
Sock Academy has been named a finalist in the Fashion Accessories, Textiles and Jewellery category at the 2025 Gift of the Year Awards with their brand-new product…
2025 SHORTLIST
Congratulations to all our shortlisted entries in this year’s competition.
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Choose your favorite products in each category from the shortlist and finalists
A unique platform to showcase new and innovative products
The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent and inspiration in our industry each year.
Judged by over 100 industry professionals who are all looking for the best new products to market.
Why enter the Gift of the Year awards?
Being crowned a category winner gives your business industry-wide recognition and previous entrants have seen a huge boost to their sales and revenue.
The competition has helped to elevate businesses through exposure at trade shows, our winners’ area key trade shows, the winners’ brochure, and social media channels. Check out some of the testimonials below
Our goal is to bring your products to your most important audiences, the buyers and retailers and raise the profile of your brand.
A Glittering Awards Ceremony
Gift of the Year brings together two award programs to celebrate the winners.
The Gift Awards is a Black Tie awards evening celebrating the ebst in the retail world with The Greats and the best in the home and Giftware World with GOTY.
Entry
Whether you are a start-up or a multinational brand, discover everything you need to know about entry into the Gift of the Year Awards 2024. The process is simple and aims to let your products shine for the judges.
Judging
The Gift of the Year Awards are judged by over 100 industry professionals, from independent retailers to buyers for international organisations. They are all looking for the best new products and ranges.
Our Sponsors
Every year, our categories are sponsored by an incredible range of businesses both national and international. We are now looking to work with sponsors for the Gift of the Year 2021.
News & Articles
2025 Finalists - New English Teas
This year, we’re delighted to welcome New English Teas as a finalist in the 2025 Gift of the Year Awards with their beautifully curated Vintage Victorian …
2025 Finalists - Pikkii
With a flair for fun, creativity, and meaningful design, Pikkii has firmly established itself as a brand that knows how to make people smile. This year, they have…
2025 Finalists - Ancient Wisdom
We are delighted to spotlight another finalist in this year’s Gift of the Year Awards – Ancient Wisdom, whose Crystal Elemental Soaps have been shortlisted…