Guests at The Gift Awards, taking place tomorrow (11 May) at London’s glittering Royal Lancaster Hotel, will have the chance to win a host of fabulous prizes, which have been generously donated for the raffle in aid of The Light Fund and the Benevolent Society.
The Light Fund is an industrywide charity that has raised over £2m and funded over 250 charity projects helping men, women and children all over the world, while The Benevolent Society is the charitable society of the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) that financially assists individuals that have worked within the giftware, jewellery, surface engineering, travel goods and fashion accessories industries.
First up there’s the chance to win a £250 voucher for a fabulous trip on Eurostar (kindly donated by Joe Davies), while for those who enjoy raising a glass, there’s the opportunity for the winner to re-stock their wine rack and cocktail cabinet with a £250 voucher (kindly donated by Carte Blanche Greetings) to spend on the tipples of their choice from Majestic Wine.
Meanwhile, the winner of the next prize will be able to book the posh seats at any of the new theatrical productions, or see their favourite band in concert, or attend a top sporting event, with £250 of Ticketmaster vouchers to use as they wish (kindly donated by Harrogate Christmas and Gift Fair).
For fans of Wallace and Gromit, another crackin’ prize (kindly donated by Aardman and Start Licensing), includes a pair of hand-painted Wallace & Gromit figurines in presentation boxes, produced in association with The Grand Appeal Charity to celebrate their public art trails, which have helped raise significant funds for the Bristol Children’s Hospital.
Foodies meanwhile could be dining in style at any of the glamorous restaurants in The Ivy Collection, with £250 to spend on wining and dining (kindly donated by Gisela Graham).
Also offering a lucky winner the chance to live it up is a five star luxury break in London, staying at the glamorous, Royal Lancaster Hotel overlooking Hyde Park, with breakfast for two included (kindly donated by the Royal Lancaster Hotel).
There’s also an opportunity to win a bumper collection of Guinness gift and homeware goodies, (kindly donated by the Shamrock Gifting Company), while for those that like to party, this prize (kindly donated by Amscan) gives the winner £250 to splurge on Amscan’s dress-up costumes, partyware and balloons.
Fragrance lovers meanwhile, will be able to treat themselves with a fabulous array of fragrances, scented candles and other fragrant treats from the house of Jo Malone, with a £250 voucher (kindly donated by Progressive Gifts & Home).
And last but not least, fashionistas will be delighted with the opportunity to win a striking Sara Miller London tote bag and matching large purse set (kindly donated by Pelham Leather Goods and Sara Miller London) featuring a lemur design.
For the second consecutive year, and uniting the gift industry, The Greats Awards have joined forces with The Giftware Association’s Gift of the Year (GOTY) awards, with all winners – both The Greats and the GOTY – being revealed at a fabulous black tie awards event, to be held at the glittering Royal Lancaster Hotel in London tomorrow, Thursday 11 May.
To find out more, visit www.thegreatsawards.co.uk or www.thegiftawards.com
First launched in 2003, The Greats Gift Retailer Awards are owned and organised by Max Publishing and Progressive Gifts & Home Worldwide.
Top: An exciting trip on Eurostar is one of the fabulous prizes that will be up for grabs in the fantastic Gift Awards charity raffle.
