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The Giftware Association has released the names of the finalists of its Gift of the Year Awards 2018.
The winners will be revealed at an evening awards ceremony held at The Vox Conference Centre, adjacent to the NEC in Birmingham, on Sunday February 4 (during the Spring Fair).
The event, which features a champagne reception and three-course meal, will be compered by satirical impressionist and comedian Rory Bremner.
The winning and highly commended products will be on display throughout Spring Fair outside Hall 5, near the main entrance to the NEC.
The finalists are:
| CATEGORY | PRODUCT | COMPANY | |
| Body, Bath, Home Fragrance | Animal Shaped Soaps | The Somerset Toiletry Co | |
| Body, Bath, Home Fragrance | Barber Pro Skin Revival Kit | BeautyPro | |
| Body, Bath, Home Fragrance | Home Solutions Range | Heyland & Whittle | |
| Body, Bath, Home Fragrance | Great British Bee Co Handcare Range | Great British Bee Co | |
| Children’s Gift | Compendium | Widdop & Co | |
| Children’s Gift | Fantastic Dragon 3D Colourables | Ooly | |
| Children’s Gift | Little Nature Explorers | Emma Lawrence | |
| Children’s Gift | Sweet Baby Dinosaur Rattles | Best Years | |
| Contemporary Gift | 10 Things… Loving Tree | Giggle Beaver | |
| Contemporary Gift | Octagon Desk Light | Gingko Electronics | |
| Contemporary Gift | Great British Bee Co Handcare Range | Great British Bee Co | |
| Contemporary Gift | Urban Words | History & Heraldry | |
| Design & Craft | Handmade Artisan Gift Wrap | Paper Mirchi | |
| Design & Craft | DIY Greenhouse Model Kit | Salveo | |
| Design & Craft | ‘Love You to Pieces’ Cufflinks | Oh So Cherished | |
| Fashion Accessory | Beau & Elliot Lunch Totes | Navigate | |
| Fashion Accessory | Wrendale Scarves | Wrendale | |
| Fashion Accessory | Sara Miller Silk Accessories | My Gifts Trade | |
| Festive & Occasions | Christmas Roast Dinner Box | Ross & Ross Food | |
| Festive & Occasions | Folksy Reindeer | Roger La Borde | |
| Festive & Occasions | Hoppy Easter Range | Ginger Ray | |
| Festive & Occasions | O-Deer | House of Marbles | |
| Garden & Outdoor | Cow Watering Can | Apples to Pears | |
| Garden & Outdoor | Green Picnic | Fallen Fruits | |
| Garden & Outdoor | The Quintessential British Bird Range | Deco-Pak | |
| Garden & Outdoor | ‘Wildflowers for Wildlife’ Seedball Range | Project Maya | |
| General Gift | Bookminders Page Markers | That Company Called If | |
| General Gift | Engraved Wallets | Leather Guild | |
| General Gift | Hand-decorated Gin Glass | Sunny by Sue | |
| General Gift | ‘My Memories’ Personalised Journal | Signature Gifts | |
| Gift Food | Indian Spice Tin with Silk Sari Wrap | Spice Kitchen | |
| Gift Food | The Ultimate Cheese Making Kit | The Big Cheese Making Kit | |
| Gift Food | The XL Homemade Curing Kit… Bacon | Ross & Ross Food | |
| Greetings & Stationery | Mono and Pastel Greeting Cards | Peace & Blessings | |
| Greetings & Stationery | Don’t Be Blue, Scratch and Smile | I Am A | |
| Greetings & Stationery | The Nikki Strange Collection | Go Stationery | |
| Greetings & Stationery | Write a Letter | Two Little Boys | |
| Home Product | Brighton Pavilion Print | I Drew This | |
| Home Product | Elgin | Dartington Crystal | |
| Home Product | Emporium Agate Coasters | Talking Tables | |
| Home Product | So Cosy Dag Throw | So Cosy | |
| Hot Novelty | Buzz and Dotty Kneelers | Burgon & Ball | |
| Hot Novelty | G&Tea Cocktail Set | Root7 | |
| Hot Novelty | Mystery Message Mug | Wow Stuff | |
| Hot Novelty | Prosecco Pong | Talking Tables | |
| Kitchen & Dining | Apron Made from Old Denim | Ian Snow | |
| Kitchen & Dining | Big Peeler | New Soda | |
| Kitchen & Dining | Orbit Centre | Sue Ure Maison | |
| Kitchen & Dining | Sara Miller – The Chelsea Collection | Portmeirion Group | |
| Licensed Product | David Walliams Most Curious Challenges Game | Lagoon Trading Co | |
| Licensed Product | Game of Thrones Dragon Egg Shot Glasses | Nemesis Now | |
| Licensed Product | Mystery Golden Snitch | Wow Stuff | |
| Licensed Product | Natural History Museum Gift in a Tin Range | Apples to Pears | |
| Under £10 | Gin & Tonic Handbag | Bath House | |
| Under £10 | Flamingo Bottle Opener | Gift Republic | |
| Under £10 | Mr Beard Soaps | The Somerset Toiletry Co | |
| Under £10 | Ultimate Pub Quiz | Paladone |
