Why Enter

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 Key benefits of the competition include:

  • Entering the awards puts your products in front of a panel of distinguished buyers and independent retailers that you might otherwise not reach
  • Being shortlisted or indeed winning an award will significantly raise the profile of your products and your company.
  • The GA also conducts a major PR campaign to promote the winning products to regional and national trade and consumer press.
  • All winning products will be revealed  at Harrogate Home & Gift 2010 and winning and highly commended will be showcased at Autumn Fair 2010. 
  • All winning and highly commended products are promoted in a full colour catalogue which is widely distributed within the UK and overseas.
  • Point of Sale material is provided to help you to promote your win at exhibitions and via retailers.
  • Various sponsors offer advertising or promotional opportunities.
  • The winning company in each category takes away the prestigious Gift of the Year Trophy.