And the winners are...

This year’s BPMA Product Awards were expanded to include the entire promotional merchandise industry to celebrate the exceptional innovation, expertise and quality available in the market today.

All entrants were asked to answer key questions around price, product and sustainable credentials together with supporting evidence complement their entries. Judging took place across two rounds, involving senior industry distributors, guest judges including Made In Britain, PPAI, APPA, PPPC, Sourcing City and Sourcing Machine plus catalogue heads who met to agree final winners in each category in December 2022. A new Award has also been introduced, the Product Award Grand Prix, awarded by our final panel and this coveted prize will be revealed at the BPMA Annual Awards Dinner in January 2023.

In a hard-fought competition, our panels of judges were impressed with the wide array and quality of entries. The results were announced live on 4th January to mark the occasion with trophies to be delivered in person to winners or at Merchandise World. The BPMA stand will also be displaying all the winning products at Merchandise World in January at their stand. 

We would like to congratulate everyone who entered and won this year, our fantastic judging panels and our Awards Chair, Brian Hayward for overseeing proceedings. 

Click on the categories below you see our 2022-23 winners

Apparel Product of the Year 
Stationery Product of the Year 
Award & Gifting Product of the Year 
Sustainable Product Innovation of the Year
 Bag & Folder Product of the Year
Sustainable Product of the Year 
Drinkware Product of the Year
Technology Product of the Year
Food & Drink Product of the Year
UK Made Product of the Year
Health & Travel Product of the Year 
Work & Play Product of the Year 
Innovative Product of the Year 
Writing Instrument Product of the Year 

 

 

 

Apparel Product of the Year

 

     
Rab Downpour Eco Waterproof Promotional Jacket  

Built from recycled 2.5-layer Pertex® Revolve fabric with a fluorocarbon-free DWR treatment, the Rab Downpour Eco Jacket is Rab's first ever mono-polymer waterproof jacket. It uses a polyester outer and membrane, which means that, in addition to being 100% recycled, it also has the future potential to be fully recycled at the end of its life. Available in an array of corporate colours, it's an excellent, sustainably made piece to co-brand. Waterproof to 20,000 HH with an MVTR breathability rating of 20,000g, it features a pair of zipped handwarmer pockets large enough for a map. To help tailor the fit to the conditions, it uses an adjustable hem and cuffs, plus a two-way adjustable hood with polymer peak. Lightweight and packable, it also comes with a pair of deep-venting pit zips to keep you fresh and in control when the pace, the trail or the temperature climbs. 

       
Hiker Jacket 

The Hiker Jacket is a functional shell jacket with taped seams, a waterproof zipper at centre front and at the chest pocket with reversed nylon zippers on side pockets.  The jacket features adjustable sleeves with Velcro and inner mesh lining with embroidery zipper. The hood and bottom hem are adjustable with an elastic cord. Zipper pullers in contrasting colour and it is possible to add zip pullers in other colours matching the company logo. This item is packed in a compostable polybag.

       
Full Size Sublimation Bucket Hat 

Single side or double side sublimation print options to highlight design. Customisable reverse to second design. Two hat designs in one with the reversible personalised bucket hat. The perfect accessory for camping holidays, outdoor sports and festivals.

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Award & Gifting Product of the Year

 

     
Oak Column Award with Metal Wrap 

Solid real oak wood award with printed aluminium wrap. Made in the UK from sustainably sourced wood supplies. Hand-finished with satin wood oil & wax. Each of the hardwood species worked with holds the highest G5 SECURE conservation status (source NatureServe). Wood is inherently renewable and sustainable if properly managed and sourced. Only wood from fully certified suppliers to stringent international standards for the sustainability of the hardwoods they provide is used.

       
President Award - 3D Engraved & Printed 

The President Glass Award reflects excellence and achievements and can be personalised through bespoke design, wording, and logo. The award comes in two sizes, making it perfect for employee recognition awards, industry event awards, and company anniversary celebrations. This particular award encompasses all elements of design. 2D Engraving, 3D Engraving and two different styles of print.

       
Real Wood Pillar Awards 

Solid real oak wood award with printed aluminium wrap and top plate. Made in the UK from sustainably sourced oak. Hand-finished with satin wood oil and wax. Each of the hardwood species worked with has the highest G5 SECURE conservation status (source NatureServe). Wood is inherently renewable and sustainable if properly managed and sourced. Only wood from fully certified suppliers to stringent international standards for the sustainability of the hardwoods they provide is used.


 

 

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Bag & Folder Product of the Year

 

   
Ninga Recycled PET (rPET) Recron® GreenGold Tote Bag 

Introducing the trailblazing Ninga Recycled PET Recron® GreenGold Tote Bag made from 100% recycled plastic water bottles. A stylish, robust and eco-friendly shopper, each bag is embedded with tracer technology for forward and backward traceability, providing full product transparency. The Ninga has an extensive list of eco-credentials that sets it apart from standard rPET bags. Plastic bottles are shredded, transformed into yarn and woven into beautiful and versatile tote bags. Completely free of harmful chemicals and made using renewable energy - c.90% of the water used in the production process is recycled. The manufacturing process is tracked using GreenGold tracers to verify each bag has been made by Reliance Industries at one of their rPET conversion manufacturing plants. Complete peace of mind for businesses when choosing the recycled Ninga tote bag. Available in white, black and Navy. GRS certified.

       
Salvage Recycled Shopper Tote Bag

From waste to inspirational style. This soft feel tote bag is made from 100% recycled materials featuring a T gusset and twill effect to the fabric face.

       
COMO recycled PET A4/A5 Folder and Binder Range

COMO recycled PET a4 and A5 Folder and Binder Range. High-quality range of folders and binders made from recycled materials. The cover material is COMO rPET made from recycled plastic bottles. This is also used for the inner pockets. The linings are made from rPET polyester (again recycled). Recycled board is then used and the padding switched from pvc foam to an organic cellulose cloth. The writing pads are also made from recycled paper. A range available ex-stock in black (China made) and in multi-colour format made in the UK. Here the interiors are essentially black, cut and sew any como colours for the outers. A brand new range, raising the bar for sustainable folders, branded beautifully and provided in a choice of colours.


       
Shield rPET laptop bag

The Shield laptop bag is designed to combine practicality and sustainability without compromising on style. The outer fabric is manufactured from RPET recycled bottles. In the production of each bag, 3 RPET bottles are shredded, melted and spun into thread. The resulting material is durable, attractive and lightweight, making it ideal for use for travel items. The Shield laptop bag has a supersoft, padded lining with built-in reinforcement to ensure it offers maximum laptop protection with minimal bulk. The Shield features a built-in retractable handle for easy transportation and two secure, zipped pockets.
The large flat exterior of the Shield bag makes it an ideal corporate gift offering a large potential branding area with options on branding positioning. The large print area is particularly beneficial for clients looking for dual branding opportunities where for example sponsors are involved. To minimise packaging and environmental impact the Shield is supplied in a compostable, corn-starch liner which provides protection from dirt in transit with reduced wastage.

 

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Drinkware Product of the Year

 

     

H2O Active® Eco Tempo 700ml Flip Lid Sport Bottle
 

A single-wall sports bottle featuring an ergonomic design, made from Prevented Ocean Plastic. Plastic is collected within 50km of an ocean coastline or major waterway that feeds into the ocean. Then sorted and transformed into high-quality
and food-safe recycled plastic. Features a spill-proof lid with flip top, available in multiple colours. The black lid is made from in-house pre-consumer recycled plastic. Volume capacity is 700 ml. Mix and match colours to create the perfect bottle. Made in the UK. Packed in a home-compostable bag.

       
K2 650ml bottle 

A good quality insulated, stainless steel bottle; manufactured from 304 premium grade stainless steel both inside and out to increase bottle life. The K2 is ideal for use with both hot and cold drinks and keeps cold drinks cool for up to 25 hours, hot drinks warm for up to 12 hours. The exterior finished with an attractive powder coated covering make it durable and non-slip but also provides design and modern feel. a 650ml capacity makes it equally ideal for use both indoors and out. The sports cap is perfect for use at the gym. The K2 is available with a flip up lid with straw, further widening its appeal and making the bottle ideal for use by children. A secure lid has a leak-proof lid with silicone seal. A handle has been incorporated into the lid for easy carrying. Cleaning is made easy by the wide open neck. Branding by full colour digital print, rotary or laser engraving. Packaging bottles are supplied in cornstarch liners and FSC certified boxes.

       
Topl Reusable Coffee Cup

Hydration without the hassle of spillages! Topl Cup delivers 360-degree flow drinking without the mess. Using Spill Safe Technology the cap features an automatic locking feature which stops any liquid from escaping if knocked over or dropped. The smart lid regulates flow so you can sip and stroll, minus the splashes. If the cup topples the safety valve will snap shut, saving you from spills and making this product perfect for use in a range of environments. This stylish and unique drinkware product is lightweight, durable, and supplied in a recycled card box with a protective drawstring pouch made from recycled ocean plastic.

 

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Food & Drink Product of the Year

 

     
Canvas Cake

12 portion cake, handmade with full coverage icing print. Print applied on all faces, including top and sides. Each cake is packaged in a presentation gift box, designed to be sent via Royal Mail or Courier. Provided as a visually appealing cake, great value-for-money large cake option. Clients have been able to enhance their celebrations with customers and staff with the help of Canvas Cakes. Canvas Cake offers a solution that can be sent to addresses at a low cost. Royal Mail delivery is available from just £3.99, making it an affordable way to engage with staff and customers.

       
Cake Jars 

Cake is a firm favourite. A product that maximises the eating experience while offering maximum flexibility for end users. Cake Jars are provided in a recyclable glass jar, filled with delicious layers of delicate sponge, frosting and flavoured sauce. Each jar is provided with a spoon for convenience. Current flavour options include Victoria Sponge, Lemon Drizzle, Strawberry Sundae and Vegan Caramel Muffin. For long-running events or campaigns, shelf life can be a hurdle to overcome. Cake Jars are a solution offering a 14 days shelf life from delivery, making them a great long-lasting cake option. The 50mm label branding to each jar can be full
colour and edgeless, allowing for vibrant and eye-catching artwork to be applied. The jars are provided in a range of pack sizes, from individual tubes that can be posted, to bulk packs containing 48 jars. Cake Jar projects have so far have included jars posted to individual addresses as a customer thank-you,along with 15,000 jars delivered into distribution centres as a reward for staff.

 

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Health & Travel Product of the Year

 

     
The Little Brown Wellbeing Kit

A handy, relaxing wellbeing kit in a cardboard tube, including sleep balm, sleep mask, roll on pulse point and natural relaxing foam bath. The perfect set to help people through the challenges of the last 2 years as we all battled the  affects COVID had on working and personal lives.

       
Charm 

Unisex Travel gift set by Branded By Earth. Includes vegan 50gr body wash, shampoo and face scrub. All pieces packaged in a can. Presented in recycled paper boxes. Made in EU. Treat someone special or yourself with this thoughtful gift. Take good care of your skin and hair with these natural wellness items. Everything in this set is made from natural and organic materials, making a sustainable option that leaves very little to no impact on the environment.

       
PopCoin Trolley Keyring

The PopCoin Trolley Coin Keyring features a coin that neatly “pops” in and out for use. With a wishbone style holder, the coin and holder are both brandable on two sides. Supplied with split ring and connector fitting.

 

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Innovative Product of the Year

 

     
Direct to Paper - DTP Transfers by tranSMART 

"Direct to Paper" or DTP is the latest technology to heat applied transfers and used to personalise almost any item with either a vibrant, photorealistic image, or a simple company logo. Requiring a heat press to begin embellishing. DTP has tremendous added benefits, with FSC certified paper as a waste product, rather than the more commonly used plastic film, boosting eco-credentials, reduces carbon footprint and reduces the production cost dramatically. Ultimately, this makes the product cheaper to buy for the customer whilst also being of the highest quality. Packaged in a clear biodegradable bag, equipped with a test pack and tranSMART booklet for each and every customer. The transfer market is only continuing to grow, a sustainable and eco-friendly method of creating transfers was until now, sorely lacking.

       
HIP rPET Bottle Bag 

The innovative HIP bag is designed to encourage reusable bottle use. an easier way to have a bottle by your side when out and about. So many single-use bottle purchases are ad hoc partly due to no easy way to carry a bag. RPET is a natural choice of fabric; offering durable, water resistant, lightweight and strong material, importantly made of single-use plastics, reducing plastic waste. The HIP is carefully designed to ensure small enough to carry for long periods, whilst large enough to carry up to a 950ml insulated bottle. An adjustable bottle section is included to securely hold bottles. Useful features include a useful mobile phone section, allowing easy access and protection. The HIP features a deep zipped pocket,  ideal for keys or valuables and a smaller outer pocket. The HIP enjoys a wide audience, particularly suited for children (ideal for school trips to keep children hydrated), dog walkers or ramblers. Ideal for transfer print.

       
Xoopar MeetAIR Home Conference Speaker

All the benefits of a lifestyle music speaker and the work benefits of a home/office conference speaker, making video calls professional, music easy to listen too and promotion / gifting a dream. Made from a mix of cork and RPET the eco story is very strong, attracting many large blue chip companies to use this product. Tuned for both music and voice the unit features noise reduction and two internal MICs making it perfect for TEAMS / Zoom calls. The speaker has the patented dual plug making it perfect to connect to a MAC or PC via USB-C or USB-A. Simply connect the unit to a computer, log onto a call and experience crystal-clear sound during video meetings. Reconnect wirelessly to your tablet, phone or MAC to enjoy music, media, gaming or online TV. Supplied in an FSC card box with a large subtle branding area, a truly unique and innovative/modern lifestyle gift.

 

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Stationery Product of the Year

 

     
Wellness Journal Notebook 

Cafeco A5 Wellness Journal in a range of contemporary pastel colours. The journal developed to encourage users to catalogue wellness. An easy-to-use tool for encouraging emotional and physical wellbeing and balance between work and home life. The foreword by Karin Blak, a wellness coach, suggests strategies for work/life balance, stress management and healthy living,  emphasisising how physical and mental health are interlinked. The journal offers a light touch to managing personal goals whilst offering plenty of pages for notes and ideas.

     
Impact Soft Cover Stone Paper Notebook 

The Impact collection stone paper notebook, made of tree-free paper! Stone paper consists primarily of mineral powder (80%) bound with non-toxic (20%) HDPE (a clean plastic). Zero water or bleach is used during production, the case during traditional wood pulp paper production. Traditional wood pulp paper uses around 2770 litres of water and around 18 trees. The beautiful A5 stone paper notebook uses zero! Soft to the touch and velvety paper for ultra-smooth writing. 60 sheets/120 pages of 58 gm/m2 white coloured lined stone paper. The cover is entirely stone paper to save water. With a focus on water, 2% of proceeds of each sold Impact product are donated to Water.org. Each stonepaper notebook saves 1 litre of water.

       
Leuchtturm Change Journal 

The Change Journal combines best strategies for personal goals, motivation, productivity, time management and mindfulness in 38 simple templates, condensed to the essentials by author Tim Jaudszims. To understand, try out, and document. Methods helping users to understand and organise themselves better. From digital detox to habits such as saving or saying no, lots of exciting ways to discover and strengthen one’s own potential. Goals and success: with the perfect mix of calendar, diary and success journal users learn to set smart goals and increase productivity through new habits. Happiness and thankfulness: routines from the areas of mindfulness and self-reflection make it easier to focus on essentials and help users to a happier and fulfilled life with positive energy. Targeting everyday life from ballast and excess stress and to focus on the really important things. Organise and save time: with simple tricks, take time management to a new level and gain more freedom and joy in projects.

 

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Sustainable Product Innovation of the Year

 

     

Impact AWARE™ rPET Lightweight Rolltop Backpack

No greenwashing, but telling a true story about sustainability! The Impact 300D RPET rolltop backpack, made with AWARE™ tracer. With AWARE™, the use of genuine recycled fabric materials and water reduction impact claims are guaranteed, by using the AWARE disruptive physical tracer and blockchain technology. Save water and use genuine recycled fabrics. With focus on water 2% of proceeds of each Impact product sold donated to Water.org. Keep it simple and stylish with the rolltop backpack. A perfect size for all essentials. The backpack has reused 11,6 500ml PETbottles and saved 6,92 litres of water. Water savings are based on figures when compared to conventional fibre. The calculated indication based on reliable LCA data as published by Textile Exchange in Material Snapshots 2016.

       
Mr BIO Smart (NFC) Charge Cable

Universally compatible charging cable made from recycled plastic / RPET mix supplied in FSC card packaging. Supplied with patented dual charging plug for USB-C or USB power input. NEW for 2022, now with NFC chip that can be programmed to open a web browser on the users phone to drive marketing /web traffic for the marketer while providing info for end users - such as motor sport updates, football league tables and financial web sites.

 

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Sustainable Product of the Year

 

     
rHIPS.b Product Range

rHIPS.b, a revolutionary new material developed by CHX Products. The material tested to ISO 15985 and ASTM B5511 certification. This Is plastic – but not as you know it: no virgin material used. No deforestation needed to grow ‘eco’ materials. Fully Biodegradeable: Unlike other popular bioplastics the material does not require extremely particular conditions to biodegrade.  rHIPS.b polymer is broken down by over 600 naturally occurring microbes. Naturally biodegrading in home compost, marine, and landfill faster than standard plastic. No Microplastics, just rich biomass: biodegredation occurs by friendly microbes fully digesting the polymer. No microplastics. All that is left is rich biomass and water. New Colourways Inspired By Nature: Colourways inspired by the manufacturers location, Cornwall. Reminders of recycled history are visible – much like newspaper pulp in egg cartons, the flecks seen in rHIPS.b are flecks from recycled products used to create it. Design and manufactured In the UK: rHIPS.b products are made from waste materials sourced from the UK, or from manufacturer waste created at CHX. All designed, manufactured, and distributed from Cornwall to wherever it needs to go. Meaning no air miles and more smiles.

       
CYCLO®+Aware Falusi Tote Bag 

Take sustainability to new heights with the Falusi Recycled Tote Bag. The bag is part of a closed-loop production system that upcycles pre-consumer textile waste and grants consumers the ability to track the entire journey of their product with Aware™ tracer technology. Textile waste such as cutting scraps from garment manufacturers undergoes a mechanical recycling process without the use of water, dyes or chemicals to create a high-quality, sustainable fibre. Blended with recycled polyester and spun into durable, coloured yarn resulting in one of the most environmentally-friendly textile alternatives used to make our recycled CYCLO® bags.
What makes these bags even more impressive is they are embedded with tracers that grant the consumer easy access to the story behind the bag to verify all sustainability claims such as where the material originates and original certifications. A durable, versatile, GRS certified bag with an outer woven label and embedded tracers to verify eco-credentials. Available in natural, black or navy.

       
Recyco+ Notebooks 

UK made, recycled materials, recyclable Notebook - available with standard lined books, wellness journals, business planners, with trim options. Recyco+ is a UK made material in 8 colours that can be debossed, foiled or digitally printed. Books are perfect sewn case bound, with a high quality finish. Not many merchandise products are UK made, are made from recycled materials and can be recycled in generic office stationary recycling. (Any straps and trims will need removing first). Paper used is 100% PCW recycled. The board that gives the cover strength is also recycled.

         
Nature Plus Bio Ball Pen

Push ball pen. Opaque, shine-free finish barrel and clip surface. The visible parts of Nature Plus are made of a PLA-based bioplastic; a biodegradable material (composability according to EN 13432 - certificate on request.) Derived from renewable and non-finite raw materials (sugar cane).

       
Recycled Chewing Gum Dog Bowl

UK made dog bowls moulded from recycled chewing gum. Material supplied by Gumdrop Ltd. Multiple products can be made from this material.

       
Ocean Bottle Original BOB (1 Litre) 

Each BOB funds the collection of 1,000 plastic bottles (11.4kgs of plastic) and improves livelihoods in coastal communities. Each bottle is carbon neutral (offsets 4.88kg or carbon p/u), made from 71% recycled materials, recyclable at end of life with a 10-year warranty. Hot and cold stainless steel vacuum insulation keeps liquids hot up to 8 hours and cold up to 18 hours. A handy no-sweat exterior with recycled ocean-bound plastic base, NFC Smart Chip Enabled - allowing users to track and collect more plastic with every refill. The USPs in a nutshell: Dishwasher safe,180° twist anti-leak lid. Dual opening for drinking and easy cleaning, Vacuum stainless steel insulation for hot/cold retention. Upcycled ocean-bound plastic baseplate to prevent surface banging. Easy-carry loop. Perfect for Ice, coffee, tea, juice, smoothies, still and sparkling water — it’s all good. The award-winning original Ocean Bottle just a lot bigger. Because bigger is better when it comes to hydration. BOB is perfect for the car, on desk or for family sharing. 

 

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Technology Product of the Year

 

     
MR BIO FAST Charge Cable

NEW and uniquely useful FAST charge cable made from recycled plastic / RPET - supplied in 1M length makeing charging easy for any device whether in the office, car, hotel or while travelling. Capable of charging up to 60W (regular cables go to 20W) allows for this latest MR BIO cable to charge Macs, laptops, tablets and phones. With great branding options to 4 col process (two sides) and supplied in FSC card packaging (which can be bespoke printed from 50 pcs) this latest in the award winning range of Xoopar MR BIO tech is the perfect choice for promotional technology gifting / promotions. Patented dual input power plug allows for either USB-C (Fast) or traditional USB-A charging. Output connectors support USB-C and Apple lightning allowing phones to be charged at over 4 x times faster than a standard charge cable when used in conjunction with a 20W fast charge AC plug. Also supports data transfer meaning great for use in the car to work with the latest CarPlay software. A truly the next generation charging cable. 

       
Venture Travel Adapter

The Venture USB travel adapter is fully compliant with the British Standards BS8546 and a brand new product for 2022. The universal adapter is compatible in the UK, Europe, USA, Australia and Africa. Appliances can be charged by standard two or three pole sockets or conveniently and quickly by USB or USB C. The Venture features two USB ports a USB PD fast charging port and USB QC3 port for charging flexibility enabling simultaneous charging. Products can be charged by USBs at the same time as the standard sockets for extra time saving and convenience. Safety features and compliance are a big selling point for the Venture enabling distributors to sell with confidence. Being fully compliant with BS8546, the Venture has a number of built-in safety features including locking shutters, built in over current protection, a BS1362 fuse and made from flame retardant materials. The Venture is suitable for charging medium sized appliances and supplied in a protective, zipped PU case which can also be printed. Branding is available up to full colour on the adapter itself and single colour on the travel case. The Venture is also FCC, RoHs, CE and IEC tested.

       
Recycled Paper Charging Pad 

Power up with the latest eco-friendly charger made from a mix of recyclable and bio-degradable materials. A 10W Qi wireless charging pad made from recycled scrap paper pulp (or natural cork) and supplied with a biodegradable PLA charging cable. Suitable for iPhone and Android phones. Logos or messages take centre stage with an ample branding area for either. Precision engraving or pad printing available.

       
Anton Advanced ENC Earbuds 

The Anton Advanced ENC earbuds comes with the latest audio technology. Once the case is opened, the earbuds power on and automatically sync with one another. The case also doubles as a power bank for the earbuds and can be charged with the included Type-C cable. Once the 400mAh battery of the case is charged, it will charge the earbuds 4 times from 0-100%. With over 4.5 hours of playback time at max volume on a single charge, a must for any traveller or gamer. With built-in Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC), the earbuds block out surrounding sounds and pick up  voice only when using them for calls or video games, making it easy for the others to hear you. The earbuds have built-in music controls and dual microphones for hands-free operation. It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the earbuds, and the case can be charged in under 2 hours. Delivered in a premium Tekiō Kraft paper box with a colourful sticker.

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UK Made Product of the Year

 

     
Miyo Lunch Box

The MIYO lunch box you can truly make it your own! A practical lunch box ideal for school, work or picnics anywhere. With one or two 700 ml capacity bases, ideal for fruit, salads, sandwiches and much more. Follow simple steps to choose your base colours, lid colour and recycled PET band. Even add a spork or inner compartment as an optional extra. Microwave safe, dishwasher safe, BPA-free and fully recyclable. Made in the UK and packed in a home compostable bag.

       
A5 Business Journal UK Made Eco Notebook 

A5 Business Journal with 1000's of options. UK made Eco Notebook with a difference. 100% PCW recycled paper. 100% recycled grey Board. Cover material options include recycled options - COMO rPET Cafeco, Recyco+, Eleather, as well as 50 PU colours, multiple real leather options, and full colour digital wrap colours. 36 elastic strap and pen loop trim colour options. Tens of thousands of colour combinations, with brilliant branding options, deboss, foil, digital print, metal charms. Made to very highest perfect sewn case binding, pages are not glued like many books, and lie flat when opened. The book lay out is an inhouse design, creating a user friendly format with sections for different aspects - meetings, to do lists, dateless year planners, perforated pages to tear out, all indexable as page numbered books.

       
Aluminium Clutch Pin Badges 

High-quality UK manufactured metal clutch pin badge in a wide choice of metal finishes with a clear dome finish supplied on and in plastic free packaging. Zero-waste manufacturing processes allow for the collection of all unused ‘offcuts’ of aluminium from factory for recycling. Sale of which is all spent on purchasing Gold Standard carbon offsets. Target for 2022 is to offset an amazing 100 tonnes of carbon simply by making our scrap work for the environment. At 'end of life', aluminium products can be widely recycled in the UK at normal council recycling centres and any aluminium product can easily be placed into “mixed metal” recycling. If in an area with small metal items kerbside recycling, badges can be recycled there too. If recycling aluminium in certain areas is difficult, then return any aluminium product to the recycling base (user pays postage)

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Work & Play Product of the Year

 

     
D-Base speaker 

The D-Base speaker. A retail quality Bluetooth speaker designed with wide reaching appeal and providing a high end corporate gift or merchandise product, both practical and highly desirable. The D-Base, suitable for both gifts and rewards and merchandising schemes - retail quality working well in web shops.
The D-Base has two aluminium passive radiators (top and bottom) which provide an ideal platform for engraving with the option for dual branding. The 10W output ensures good quality, clear sound with strong base. Bluetooth range is up to 10m and is ideal for both indoor use, for work and leisure and outdoors. At 100mm in height the D-Base is convenient for travel and easy to transport. IPX7 waterproof rating means the D-Base will carry on playing even if dropped in water and is a robust gadget. Playback time is an impressive 20 hours. The D-Base has a stand out, contemporary design with simple functionality for easy pairing and song selection. The modern
design combined with the retail gift box increases the perceived value making it ideal for merchandising. CE, RoHS, IPX7 certification and MSDS reports all provide distributors with confidence they are supplying quality electronics.

       
Foosball Table Cooler  

The product features a full-size foosball game on wheels, with a 65-litre capacity cooler beneath, revealed by simply lifting the side handle. Constructed of a strong powder-coated steel finish for long-lasting use. Ease of transportation is heavily emphasised in the products' features; equipped with a carry handle and four wheels to ensure easy portability to and from events, offices and other locations. The product's primary use was taken into consideration fully when designed: Features a bottle opener and a cap catcher compartment on the side, as well as a tray at the bottom for empty bottles/cans. Branding can be applied on all four sides of the cooler, maximising brand exposure. Each Foosball cooler is packaged in two separate cardboard boxes.  Both table and cooler are fully functional at all times. The foosball coolers' primary purpose for beverage brands looking to attract and engage their target audience in a unique and eye-catching way. Many beverage brands sponsor football teams, leagues and competitions, utilising the portability of the cooler to transport between venues and events.

       
Swiss Card Lite 

You'll be amazed at how many tools are packed into the Swiss Card. And surprised at how often you need one of those tools tucked away inside. With clever, award-winning design and incredible functionality.  Featuring a bright LED, the Swiss Card is always ready to shed light on every day (and night) adventures.

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Writing Instrument Product of the Year

 

 
Karst® 5-pack 2B Woodless Graphite Pencils

A set of 5 solid graphite Woodless Pencils. Made of 100% pure graphite with 2B hardness, the best lead grade for Karst paper products. With matte coating to keep fingers clean.

   
DS5 Shell 

Prodir’s latest innovation is the Shell pen; across the world people consume 1 million tonnes of oysters, 70,000 tonnes of clams and 2.5 million mussels annually and every time they do, there’s shell left over. The DS5 Shell pen is made up of 30% recycled used seashells and the remaining plastic is made up from recycled or regenerated internal manufacturing waste. Twist action ball pen, with metal clip.

   

Eternal Bamboo Pencil With Eraser
 

Available with a black ferrule black eraser or white eraser silver ferrule, an eco-friendly bamboo pencil built to last! The specially produced nib is 99% graphite and has microscopic reduction for use time and time again without wear.