The highly anticipated Gift of the Year 2026 competition is officially open for entries from July 21 2025, and this year’s launch is set to be more exciting than ever. Taking place at the vibrant Harrogate Home & Gift Festival, the event will feature a stunning Winners’ Display and the live announcement of the People’s Choice Award winner.
“We’re thrilled to open entries for Gift of the Year 2026 at Harrogate Home & Gift. It’s the perfect setting to celebrate creativity and innovation in our industry”
Organised by The Giftware Association, Gift of the Year celebrates the most innovative, creative, and commercially successful products in the gift and home industry. The competition offers brands and designers a unique platform to showcase their products to buyers, retailers, and industry influencers.
This year’s launch at Harrogate Home & Gift will include:
- A dedicated display of the 2025 winners, offering inspiration and insight into the best of the industry.
- The People’s Choice Award announcement, where the public has had their say in selecting their favourite gift product of the year.
Chris Workman, PR & Marketing Manager at the Giftware Association, said: “We’re thrilled to open entries for Gift of the Year 2026 at Harrogate Home & Gift. It’s the perfect setting to celebrate creativity and innovation in our industry, and we can’t wait to see the incredible products that will be entered this year across all the categories.”
Entries will open at www.giftoftheyear.co.uk, and all brands, designers, and makers are encouraged to submit their products for a chance to be recognised as the best in the business.