PRODUCT CATEGORIES
This section of the website includes all the information to enable you to enter all of the product award categories of The Henries 2023. These annual awards are open to all UK/Ireland-based greeting card publishers or distributors.
PRODUCT CATEGORIES are open for entry until 18 June 2023.
click here for details on how to enter
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Best Diversity and Inclusion Range
Open to: All greeting card ranges (humorous and non-humorous) that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023 that reflect diversity and inclusivity. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by Antalis
Best Art Range
Open to: All art (fine art, contemporary and illustrative, but not photographic) greeting card ranges that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered
Sponsored by Graphite Creative
Best Humorous Range
Open to: All humorous greeting card ranges that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs which have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by Herbert Walkers
Best Children’s Range
Open to: All greeting card ranges aimed at children that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by Loxleys UK
Best Licensed Range
Open to: All greeting card ranges that are published under licence (eg entertainment properties, brands or named artists) that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs which have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by Skeet
Best Traditional Words and Sentiments Range
Open to: All traditional ‘words and sentiments’ greeting card ranges that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by Skylight Media
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Open to: All greeting card ranges which demonstrate a current trend, be it in subject matter, terminology or production technique, that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by The Imaging Centre
Best Relations and/or Occasions Range
Open to: All relations and/or occasions greeting card ranges that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by Fedrigoni UK
Best 3D, Pop-up, Hand-finished or Handmade Range
Open to: All greeting card ranges which are either 3D, pop-up, are hand-finished or completely handmade, that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by EBB Paper
Best Photographic Range
Open to: All photographic greeting card ranges that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by Scribbler / FujiFilm
Best Contemporary Words and Sentiments Range
Open to: All contemporary ‘words and sentiments’ greeting card ranges that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by Card Factory
Best Male Range
Open to: All non-humorous greeting card ranges aimed at male recipients that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by PG LIVE
Best Christmas Counter Range
Open to: All single Christmas card ranges that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs which have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by Windles
Best Christmas Box or Pack Collection
Open to: All Christmas boxes or packs that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. These can be branded, own brand or charity products.
Sponsored by Gould Paper Sales
Best Cute Range
Open to: All cute greeting card ranges that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs which have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by Alpha Colour Systems
Best Spring Seasons Range
Open to: All Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter and Father’s Day greeting card ranges that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023 can be entered. Entries should be event-specific, ie Publishers should submit a separate entry for Valentine’s Day, a separate entry for Mother’s Day etc.
Sponsored by GF Smith
Best Giftwrappings Range
Open to: All giftwrapping ranges (either ranges of sheet wrap or collections of co-ordinated wrappings such as boxes, bags, ribbons etc) that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by Spring Fair & Autumn Fair
Best Wholesale Range
Open to: All greeting card ranges sold via the wholesale distributor/cash & carry channel that have been launched into UK retail (bricks and mortar and/or online) between 8 June 2022 and 15 June 2023. In the case of an ongoing range, only designs that have been launched during the aforementioned dates should be entered.
Sponsored by LB Warehousing
The Henry Cole Classic Award
Open to: All greeting card ranges that have stood the test of time, having been published for at least the last eight years. The range must currently be on sale in some shape or form. Ranges can only win a Henry Cole Classic award once and then will be added to the Henry Cole Classic ‘Hall of Fame’. Previous winners include: Bestie from Paperlink, The Bright Side from Really Good; Camilla & Rose from Peartree Heybridge; The Country Set from Wrendale Designs; Eric the Penguin from GBCC; Forever Friends from Hallmark; Giggles from UKG; Ink Press from The Art File; Me to You from Carte Blanche; Medici Cards Blue Label from GBCC; On The Ceiling from Emotional Rescue; Pizazz from Nigel Quiney Publications; Pop-Ups from Second Nature; Quentin Blake from Woodmansterne Publications, Rainbow from Ling Design and Virtual Safari from Emotional Rescue.
Sponsored by Sherwood Press
