Hosted by award-winning comedian Stuart Goldsmith, the event was a roaring success, with retailers, suppliers and industry legends all taking to the stage to collect their trophies.
“Once again the PPS awards have been a genuine celebration of the hard work, dedication and commitment that has been seen across the preschool industry over the past year,” said publishing director Rob Willis. “We are honoured to host an event that brings together the cream of the preschool sector and our thanks go out to every entrant, sponsor and guest for making this year’s event so very special.”
The Outstanding Achievement Award was given to Robert Anslow, md of the Baby Products Association (BPA) and Harrogate International Nursery Fair, who thanked the industry in an emotional and heartfelt speech.
The winners of The Progressive Preschool Awards 2019 are:
Best Supermarket Retailer of Preschool Products
Asda
Sponsored by Cooneen By Design
Best Multiple Retailer of Preschool Products
The Entertainer
Sponsored by Misirli
Best Mixed Retailer of Preschool Products
Argos
Sponsored by Rainbow Designs
Best Department Store Retailer of Preschool Products
Bentalls – Fenwick Group
Sponsored by Dennicci / Blues
Best Online Retailer of Preschool Products
Amazon.co.uk
Sponsored by Aykroyd & Sons
Best Preschool Retail Initiative
The Entertainer
Sponsored by Viacom Nickelodeon
Best Independent Nursery Retailer
A3 Baby Barn, Surrey
Sponsored by East Coast Nursery
Best Independent Apparel Retailer
Snügg Kids, Sheffield
Sponsored by Amscan International
Best Independent Gift Retailer
The Growing Tree, Market Harborough
Sponsored by Hippychick
Best Independent Toy Retailer
Toy Galaxy, Ealing
Sponsored by RH Smith & Sons (Smiffys)
Best Preschool Apparel and Accessories Range
Peter Rabbit TV range for George from Aykroyds
Sponsored by WildBrain spark
Best Preschool Toy Range
Tiny Paws Pet Hotel from Playmobil
Sponsored by BBC Studios
Best Preschool STEM Range
Explore & Discover range from GALT
Sponsored by Fundamentally Children
Best Preschool Publishing Range
That’s Not My… 20th Anniversary Collection from Usborne Publishing
Sponsored by Redan Publishing
Best Preschool Home or Furniture Range
Next2me Magic side-sleeping crib from Chicco
Sponsored by Harrogate International Nursery Fair
Best Preschool Gift Range
The Snowman Tonie from Boxine
Sponsored by Centum Books
Best Wheeled Goods/Car Seats Range
Maxi-Cosi 3wayFamily range from Dorel
Sponsored by Vista Public Relations
Best Preschool Essentials Range
Moby bathtime essentials from SkipHop
Sponsored by Respiro by Baby Trend
Best Preschool Kids Lifestyle Range
Children’s unicorn suitcase from LittleLife
Sponsored by Poetic Brands
Best Infant Development Range
Taf Toys Koala Daydream collection from Halilit
Sponsored by PreschoolNews.net
Best Preschool Marketing and Communication Campaign
The Entertainer with The Big Toy Rehoming
Sponsored by Azaria
Best Wholesaler or Distributor of Preschool Product
Hippychick
Sponsored by Diono
The Outstanding Achievement Award
Robert Anslow
Sponsored by Toymaster
