Progressive Preschool Awards announces winners 2023
On November 14, the winners of the Progressive Preschool Awards 2023 were finally announced at a celebratory awards ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
Over 400 industry representatives from the retail, nursery, preschool, toy, marketing and licensing sectors were in attendance and enjoyed a varied entertainment program. The evening was hosted by Irish comedian and author Jarlath Regan.
The winners of the Progressive Preschool Awards 2023 are:
RETAIL AWARD CATEGORIES
- Best Supermarket Retailer (sponsored by Paramount): Asda
- Best Multiple Retailer (sponsored by Misirli): Smyths Toys
- Best Mixed Retailer (sponsored by Rainbow Designs): Argos
- Best Department Store (sponsored by WildBrain CPLG): John Lewis & Partners
- Best Online Retailer (sponsored by Aykroyds & Sons): Next.co.uk
- Best Independent Nursery Retailer (sponsored by Joie): Bambinista, London
- Best Independent Apparel Retailer (sponsored by Amscan International): Little Leggs, Brentwood
- Best Independent Toy Retailer (sponsored by Acamar Films): Treasures of Wetherby, Wetherby
- Best Independent Gift Retailer (sponsored by GiftsandHome.net): Lucky & Gray, Derby
- Best Retailer Initiative (sponsored by Penguin Ventures): Peppa Loves Jumping In Muddy Puddles with Smiths Toys
PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES
- Best Preschool Apparel Range (sponsored by Hasbro): Chip the Red Panda Collection from Blade & Rose
- Best Licensed Toy Range (sponsored by BBC Studios ): Gabby’s Dollhouse Plush Toys from Posh Paws
- Best Non-Licensed Toy Range (sponsored by Grapevine Global PR): Janod Dino Activity Table from Juratoys
- Best STEM/Educational Range (sponsored by Good Play Guide ): 50-Piece Rainbow Transport Pack from Connectix
- Best Preschool Publishing Range (sponsored by Redan Publishing): PAW Patrol Publishing Range from HarperCollins
- Best Home or Furniture Range (sponsored by Media Snug): Waffle 2 Highchair from Cosatto
- Best Preschool Gift Range (sponsored by Moonbug): Mickey Mouse Memories Range from Rainbow Designs
- Best Wheeled Goods Range (sponsored by Harrogate Intl Nursery Fair ): Gazelle S Lux from Cybex
- Best Car Seat Range (sponsored by Vista PR): Maxi Cosi 360 Pro Family from Dorel
- Best Preschool Essentials Range (sponsored by bébélephant): Savvy Light Baby Carrier from Joie
- Best Infant Development Range (sponsored by Bump PR): First Years Flower Stacker form Galt Toys
- The Eco Award (sponsored by Poetic Brands): One Size Organic Bamboo Bedtime Pearl Reusable Nappy from Modern Cloth Nappies
- The Marketing Award (sponsored by Azaria PR ): Peter Rabbit: 120 Years Of Mischief Campaign from Penguin Random House
- What Parents Love Award (sponsored by The Insights Family): Disney
- Best Wholesaler/Distributor (sponsored by Jazwares ): Baby Brands Direct
- Outstanding Achievement Award (sponsored by Toymaster): Majen Immink
Source: www.preschoolnews.net