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WINNERS OF THE GIFT AWARDS 2008 ANNOUNCED IN STYLE
Winners of The Gift Awards 2008 have been announced with Hello Dolly, Sheldon & Hammond and Babycupcakes each taking away two coveted trophies last Friday at the gala presentation night in Sydney.
Amidst the harbour setting, industry members recognised excellence across five categories, with a total of 22 awards being presented, including Australian Giftguide’s Supplier of the Year Award, which was won by Splosh Australia.
Covering all sectors of the Australian gift industry, including homewares and kitchen; jewellery and fashion; general giftware; and garden and outdoor-related products and services; as well as retail outlet and socially responsible categories, The Gift Awards 2008 entries underwent a two-tiered judging process, involving 33 judges from a diversity of backgrounds and expertise.
Winners were presented with an exclusive handmade glass trophy, category-specific Gift Awards logo for use in their marketing materials, publicity at five upcoming Reed Gift Fairs around the country, and the ability to promote their win for an unlimited period.
Guests enjoyed a laugh with comedian MC Gary Eck – back by popular demand – and were wowed by Broadway entertainment group The Leading Men. At the conclusion of official proceedings, guests danced the night away to covers band The Anthill Mobb.
Retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, designers and industry representatives attended the black-tie event.
All winners have now been automatically entered into the new People’s Choice Award, with the general public able to vote for their favourite product at www.thegiftawards.com.au. Voting closes 1 July 2008, with the winner announced at Reed Gift Fair Brisbane July.
The Gift Awards 2008 proudly supports the Starlight Children’s Foundation of Australia, and is sponsored by scanXpress, Agility Fairs & Events, Coleman Group, AE Group and Australian Giftguide.
For more information visit www.thegiftawards.com.au
The Gift Awards 2008 – Winners
Category 1: The Calendar
Christmas
Sheldon & Hammond – Cuisinart ‘Soft serve ice cream maker’
Father’s Day
Didgeridoonas – ‘We’ve Been Playing Around’
Mother’s Day
Urban Rituelle – Garden Party Range
Valentine’s Day
Hello Dolly – Desirable Dolly: Tools for the Boudoir
Category 2: Home/Lifestyle
Baby / Children’s
Bambini International – Easy Change Bag
Garden / Outdoor
Outliving – Portable Notebook Grill
Gift
Babycupcakes – Gelato
Homewares & Kitchen
Independence Studios – Index Chopping Board
Fashion & Jewellery
International One – Handbag Hooker
Licensed Product
Russ Australia – Shining Stars
Novelty Product
Hello Dolly – DIY DOLLY – Tools for Home
Category 3 – Conscience & Creativity
Environmentally
Sheldon & Hammond – Greenpan Vienna – Australia’s first eco-friendly cookware
Socially
Kalahari Trading Co – Gone Rural
Innovative
Doog – Doog Walking Set
Category 4: Australian Designed &/or Manufactured
Baby & Children’s
Alperstein Designs – Custard Pie – Kids in the Kitchen
Garden & Outdoor
Anna Chandler Design – Colourful Floral Doormats
Gift
The Iron Fairies – Children’s Book with Collectable Figurines, Bath & Body
Homewares & Kitchen
DreamFarm – Smood – smooth mash in seconds
Jewellery & Fashion
The Bloomin’ Bag Lady – Designer Storage Products
Category 5 – Australian Retailing
Retail Outlet
Babycupcakes – Online Baby Gift Store
Visual Merchandising
Pandora
Australian Giftguide Supplier of the Year Award
Splosh Australia