On September 19, the British Promotional Merchandise Association held its annual awards dinner.
The 350 industry peers who attended the event celebrated in style. BPMA director general, Gordon Glenister, said: “I’m delighted to see such member engagement at this annual prestigious event. I’ve seen the impact of what it means for the winners and finalists to be recognised for all their hard work.”
Below are the winners and finalists of each category.
Supplier of the Year up to £2m sponsored by BTC Group
Winner: Goldstar Group
Finalists: Logobugs plus, Bio Laboratories and Strive Badge
Supplier of the Year £2m+ sponsored by Brand Addition
Winner: Bizz Badge
Finalists: The Pen Warehouse, Snap Products and SPS
Distributor of the Year up to £500k sponsored by Promo Trade
Winner: ASP Promotions
Finalists: Printed4you.co.uk, Navillus and Blue Mole Promotional Merchandise
Distributor of the Year up to £2m sponsored by SPS
Winner: Willsmer Wagg
Finalists: Everythingbranded.co.uk, Ross Promotional Products and Mojo Promotions
Distributor of the Year £2m – £5m sponsored by Listawood
Winner: Allwag Promotions
Finalists: Premier Print & Promotions, LSI and Pellacraft
Distributor of the Year £5m+ sponsored by Senator
Winner: Fluid Branding
Finalists: Dowlis, Brand Additions and Total Merchandise
Innovative Product of the Year sponsored by the BPMA Education Programme
Winner: The Notebook Builder, Juniper Products
Finalists: 360⁰ digital printed water bottle, First Editions and the Colour Fusion Photo Mug by Listawood
Marketing Campaign of the Year sponsored by Marketing Week Live
Winner: The London Merchandise Show, Fluid Branding
Finalists: OBTV, Outstanding Branding and Cunard, Arcadia
Catalogue Cover of the Year sponsored by Ignite Incentives, Advantage Group, Encore and Page Partnership
Winner: Applewhite
Finalists: Roantree, LSI and Heartlands
Supplier Unsung Hero of the Year Award sponsored by Product Media Magazine
Winner: Sarah Kirby, SPS
Finalists: Josh Winstanley, SPS and Ryan Brown, The Umbrella Company
Personality of the Year Award sponsored by Roantree
Winner: Richard Pettinger
Finalists: Rob Durrant, Dorian Tranter and Brian Hayward
Best Garment Decoration of the Year Award sponsored by The Branded Clothing Group
Winner: Screenworks
Finalists: Fanela and Creative Apparel
Best Stand at Merchandise World sponsored by B2B Marketing
Winner: Senator Pens