The BPMA Awards were re-launched this summer and are bigger than ever as the BPMA welcomes entrants from across the UK to submit their most innovative, inspirational, and inventive products delivering brilliant promotional merchandise in our industry.
Entries have been open since 1st September 2022 and the entry levels are already building with promise of a fantastic competition this year. Inviting a wide range of suppliers to enter the Product Awards this year, the BPMA has already noted the exceptional entries underway. Membership Director, Tom Robey said ‘We’re delighted to see so many suppliers already drafting and submitting their entries putting their best products into the Awards. We can’t wait to see the rest!’
Encouraging everyone wishing to enter to start the process early, Robey said ‘The best entries are those that are prepped and polished, making sure the compelling information is well presented. We’ve got new software to make the overall process even easier this year plus lots of support to ensure every company can present their finest work in style.’
Whilst there are still some weeks to go before the closing date on 1st November, a reminder BPMA members can claim an ‘Early Bird’ rate before 30th September. For more information visit bpma.co.uk/productawards
How to Enter the Product Awards webinar: 11th October
Join the BPMA for award winning hints and tips, a walk through of the entry process plus a chance to ask your questions on Thursday 8th September at 11am. 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/product-awards 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. BPMA Early Bird Rate closes on 30th September 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.
Published on: September 23rd, 2022
