Art & Craft Product Of The Year
This category shines a light on all the amazing crafting creations designed to inspire creativity.
Products must have been launched at retail from 7 March 2024 - 6 March 2025.
You may enter a maximum of three products, per brand, into each category but may enter multiple categories.
Children’s Stationery Product Of The Year
This award is for products made and designed for children that allow their imagination to shine.
Products must have been launched at retail from 7 March 2024 - 6 March 2025.
You may enter a maximum of three products, per brand, into each category but may enter multiple categories.
Diary/Organiser Of The Year
This award is for innovative stationery designed with planning and time-keeping in mind.
Products must have been launched at retail from 7 March 2024 - 6 March 2025.
You may enter a maximum of three products, per brand, into each category but may enter multiple categories.
Filing & Storage Product Of The Year
This category showcases products designed for the organisation and arrangement of supplies.
Products must have been launched at retail from 7 March 2024 - 6 March 2025.
You may enter a maximum of three products, per brand, into each category but may enter multiple categories.
Licensed Stationery Product Of The Year
This award is for stationery licensed by recognised brands, designers & other well-known names.
Products must have been launched at retail from 7 March 2024 - 6 March 2025.
You may enter a maximum of three products, per brand, into each category but may enter multiple categories.
Notebook/Journal Of The Year
This category recognises innovation in the design of notebooks/journals.
Products must have been launched at retail from 7 March 2024 - 6 March 2025.
You may enter a maximum of three products, per brand, into each category but may enter multiple categories.
Novelty Stationery Product Of The Year
This award is for stationery that doesn’t take itself too seriously!
Products must have been launched at retail from 7 March 2024 - 6 March 2025.
You may enter a maximum of three products, per brand, into each category but may enter multiple categories.
Sustainable Stationery Product Of The Year
The rising global issue of sustainability means a new ethical and sustainable market has arisen. This category celebrates those products that are produced with the environment in mind.
Products must have been launched at retail from 7 March 2024 - 6 March 2025.
You may enter a maximum of three products, per brand, into each category but may enter multiple categories.
Home Office Product Of The Year
With home-working becoming increasingly more common amongst businesses, products designed with domestic working in mind are given the recognition they deserve in this category.
Products must have been launched at retail from 7 March 2024 - 6 March 2025.
You may enter a maximum of three products, per brand, into each category but may enter multiple categories.
Writing Instrument Of The Year (Up To £10)
This award is for products with an RRP of up to £10 that are designed with writing at their very heart.
Products must have been launched at retail from 7 March 2024 - 6 March 2025.
You may enter a maximum of three products, per brand, into each category but may enter multiple categories.
The Icon Award
This award is for products that have stood the test of time and are widely viewed as iconic in their field.
Products should have been available at retail in the UK for a minimum of 8 years.
A product may only win this award once, after which they join the Icon Award Hall of Fame. The winner of the inaugural Icon Award last year was the Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen fron Studio Pens.
You may enter a maximum of three products, per brand, into this category.
Writing Instrument Of The Year (Over £25)
This award is for products with an RRP of £25 or over that are designed with writing at their very heart.
Products must have been launched at retail from 7 March 2024 - 6 March 2025.
You may enter a maximum of three products, per brand, into each category but may enter multiple categories.
Best Independent Stationery Retailer - North
Open to: Independent stationery retailers in the North & Northern Ireland who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the past year, to include their product range, sector knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.
Best Independent Stationery Retailer - South
Open to: Independent stationery retailers in the South, Midlands & Wales who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the past year, to include their product range, sector knowledge, customer service, shop environment, marketing and display.
Best Multiple Stationery Retailer - 10+ stores
Open to: Stationery retailers with ten or more stores who have demonstrated excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the past year. This includes product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, window and product display, as well as commitment to the sector.
Best Online Stationery Retailer
Open to: Online retailers of stationery who have shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the past year.