The winners of The Giftware Association’s Gift of the Year Awards 2025 were announced yesterday (May 15) at an evening ceremony at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel in the capital, alongside the partner awards programme The Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2025.
The Gift of the Year Awards programme honours outstanding products that capture the spirit of giving across the retail landscape – and this year saw a record-breaking number of entries. The winners stood out for their exceptional design, innovation, and ability to wow the judges – who were made up of buyers and retailers.
“The quality of entries this year was truly outstanding. Gift of the Year continues to shine a spotlight on the most exciting talent in the home and gift industry”
The Giftware Association PR & marketing manager Chris Workman said: “The quality of entries this year was truly outstanding. Gift of the Year continues to shine a spotlight on the most exciting talent in the home and gift industry, and our 2025 winners are a testament to the creativity and resilience of this vibrant sector.”
He added that winners will benefit from increased industry exposure, trade opportunities, and the prestigious honour of wearing the Gift of the Year 2025 badge – as well as a special trophy that can be showcased around the world.
The Gift of the Year Awards 2025 winners are:
Affordable Gifts: The Bouquet in a Book by David & Charles
Beauty, Bath & Spa: Mineral Bathing Infusions by Wild-Olive
Branded Gift: The Gruffalo Collection by Blade & Rose
Cards, Wraps & Stationery: Write Me Roses by Pikkii
Children’s, Educational and Pre-School: Trixie Bathtime Range by Trixie
Contemporary Gift: Burgon & Ball Collector Range by Burgon & Ball
Design & Craft: Van Gogh Felt Sunflower Pack by The Crafty Kit Company
Ethical and Sustainable Gift: Oyster Mushroom Growing Kit by Urban Farm-It
Fashion Accessories, Textiles and Jewellery: Sterling Silver Jewellery by Hollie Tree
Festive & Occasions: Pirouette Countdowns by Santoro London
Food & Drink: Asian Meal Gift Sets by Tyga Foods Company
Games and Puzzles: Zip It! by Pikkii
Garden and Outdoors: Thirsty Planter by Pikkii
Health & Wellbeing: Thoughts and Feelings Collection for Children by Fox Under The Moon
Heritage Gifts: Royal Shakespeare Company x Nicole Elders – Master of Insults by Nicole Elders
Home and Kitchen: Magnificent Mugs by Rosie Made A Thing
Home Fragrance: Paddywax A Dopo by Designworks Collective
Made in the UK: British Wool Throw Collection by Bronte by Moon
Novelty, Tech And Gadgets: Cheese & Crackers Game by House of Marbles
Pet Gift: Doggy Ice-Cream Kit by Dog & Bond by Dog & Bond
To view details of all the winning and highly commended entries, head to www.giftoftheyear.co.uk
The Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2025 winners are:
Independent Gift Retailer of the Year – London, South, South East & East Anglia: The Voewood, Blackheath Royal Standard
Independent Gift Retailer of the Year – Midlands & Wales: Cornucopia Home and Gift, Worcester
Independent Gift Retailer of the Year – North, N. Ireland & Scotland: Strickland & Holt, Yarm
Independent Gift Retailer of the Year – West & South West: Highworth Emporium, Highworth
Independent Gift Retailer of the Year – Scotland: Bijou, Elgin
Best Newcomer Gift Retailer: Orange Blossom Home & Gift, Pollokshields
Best Specialist Multiple Retailer Of Gifts: Oliver Bonas
Best Department Store Retailer of Gifts: Barkers, Northallerton
Best Non-Specialist Retailer Of Gifts: Jeyes of Earls Barton, Earls Barton
Best Garden Centre Retailer Of Gifts (1-4 centres): The Mains of Drum Garden Centre, Banchory
Best Garden Centre Retailer Of Gifts (5+ centres): Longacres
Best In-Store/Window Display: Attico, Westbourne
Best Retailer Initiative: The Celtic Company, Welshpool, for its Urdd Eisteddfod schools competition
