The BPMA Product Awards 2022-23
Entering the Awards? Want some top tips on how to win?
Join our webinar on 11th October to find out more!
Entries are coming in across all 15 categories for this year’s Product Awards and the entry levels already building with promise of a fantastic competition! Inviting a wide range of suppliers to enter the Product Awards this year, the BPMA has already noted the exceptional entries underway.
This year, the Product Awards are open to any qualifying supplier. You can find all the details at bpma.co.uk/productawards
Are you still deciding if these Awards are for you?
Want to understand what the judges are looking for?
Have questions before you submit your entries?
We’re hosting a webinar on 11th October at 11am to provide answers to all your questions plus give every entrant top tips.
Join the BPMA for award winning hints and tips, a walk through of the entry process plus a chance to ask your questions. Open to everyone interested in entering the Awards. Register here* for your place or via bpma.co.uk/events
* Please note this is a Microsoft Teams webinar and you can join via Teams or browser.
To enter please visit bpma.co.uk/productawards for more information, categories, your Awards guide, entry requirements, fees, and terms.
Refreshed and revised categories for 2022-23
There are 15 categories where products can be entered providing categories to suit every product. Including revised categories to help promotional merchandise products find their match, together with categories to help you tell your sustainable stories and this year, there is a category to celebrate British made goods too.
Why enter this year?
The BPMA has opened the entry criteria for this year to ensure more suppliers can enter, providing the basis for an excellent competition to find the best promotional merchandise available to the UK market. Already a renowned award in the industry, widening the landscape will enable those products not previously eligible the chance to have their moment.
Who can enter this year?
The Product Awards are now open to all BPMA Supplier members and any Qualifying Supplier.* Please note, you no longer need to be exhibiting at Merchandise World to enter these awards.
In addition, there is now a Grand Prix which will celebrate the winner of winners and this coveted Award will be presented at the BPMA Awards in January 2023.
The Product Award Categories for 2022-23
- Apparel Product of the Year
- Award & Gifting Product of the Year
- Bag & Folder Product of the Year
- Drinkware Product of the Year
- Exhibition Product of the Year
- Food & Drink Product of the Year
- Health & Travel Product of the Year
- Innovation of the Year
- UK Made Product of the Year
- Writing Instrument of the Year
- Stationery Product of the Year
- Sustainable Innovation of the Year
- Sustainable Product of the Year
- Technology Product of the Year
- Work & Play Product of the Year
Like to find out how you can enter and more about the categories?
Head over to bpma.co.uk/productawards for more details about how to enter, category descriptions, terms, FAQ’s plus download your entry guide.
BPMA members receive complimentary and preferential rates. All other entrants are charged a flat rate to enter.
Please note: entries open at 08:00 1st September and close at 17:00 1st November 2022. Charges for entries plus terms and conditions apply.
* Qualifying Suppliers are those companies who have registered status in the UK or another country, have been trading for more than 12 months and trade in the UK market, are classed as ‘Trade Only’ or ‘Multi-Channel’. Not open to Distributors or Agencies.
Define your difference and nail your sales | 14th October 2022
Last places available!
Demand has grown and grown over the past few months and with interesting period ahead, the industry is bracing itself for change and ways to keep those sales growing.
Making sure you stand out from the crowd and land those all important sales is more essential than ever. If you’re wondering just how to define your difference and nail your targets, this is the session for you.
Taking place on Friday 14th October, this half day session covers two sessions: firstly marketing to define the difference in your marketing messages followed by selling and how to turn your difference into profitable sales.
Hosting experienced trainers Jodie Newman (The Business Allotment) and Justin Stephenson (Sandler London), attendees will gain a range of new, actionable skills to develop their marketing messages, define their USPs, devise and implement new sales strategies.
We are now booking the final places for this half-day session which is open to members and non-members. Join a range of suppliers and distributors for this deep dive morning to learn new skills and network.
Why attend?
This session has been created for the promotional merchandise industry by the BPMA and our expert trainers to support the needs of the industry. The morning has been developed for anyone in a marketing, business development, sales or commercial role, business owners and or anyone looking for ways to grow new or existing business.
What’s involved?
In this concentrated session, attendees will have a chance to network with industry colleagues, engage with our speakers, workshop through ideas for your business developing actionable marketing and sales strategies.
Ready to book? We have limited places now available on this session and you can book here to secure your place.
Date & Timings: taking place in Milton Keynes, the Professional Development session takes place on Friday 14th October 2022 starting 9am and finishing at 2pm. Join from 9am to enjoy coffee, pastries and networking. The Professional Development half day includes seated networking lunch between 1pm-2pm.
Venue: Kents Hill Park, Timbold Drive, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes MK7 6BZ with free parking on site.
Costs: BPMA Members: £75+VAT per person, Non-Members: £100+VAT
BPMA Charter members: please note all BPMA Charter members can claim 1 x complimentary place. All additional bookings at Member rate of £75+VAT. Members wanting to book more than 5 places, please contact events@bpma.co.uk
Booking: Please book here to book places and advise of any dietary requirements.
Questions? Please contact us by calling 01372 371 184 or email events@bpma.co.uk with any queries.
Part of the 2022/23 BPMA Professional Development series.
Published on: October 3rd, 2022
