The finalists reflect the cross-category focus of the Progressive Preschool Awards, spanning a broad selection of retailers which have made their mark within the preschool aged industry over the past year. Retailers have been nominated from all over the UK in the months leading up to the judging, and consisted of both self-nomination plus record levels of nominations from suppliers, reps and agents.
“We yet again received a record number of nominations this year, with each and every one of those nominations showing a real passion for independent high street retailing – going above and beyond to service their customers. We cannot wait to celebrate with the industry on 15 November and find out the worthy winners in each of the categories.” commented Jo Pilcher, publication and event manager at Progressive Preschool.
The Progressive Preschool Awards – which takes place on Tuesday 15 November – is marking its tenth anniversary this year, moving to the Royal Lancaster London as part of the celebrations. It is endorsed and sponsored by a raft of leading names.
Sponsors of the 2022 event include: Acamar Films, Amscan International, Aykroyd & Sons, Azaria PR, Bébélephant, BBC Studios, BTHA (Toy Fair), Centum Books, Geomag, Good Baby Guide / Good Play Guide, Hasbro, Harrogate International Nursery Fair, Hippychick, Ideas International, The Insights Family, Jazwares, Joie, Jura Toys, Media Snug, Misirli, Online4Baby.com, Paramount Consumer Products, Penguin Ventures, Poetic Brands, Rainbow Designs, Redan Publishing, RH Smith & Sons (Smiffys), Toymaster, Vista PR, Walker Books, WildBrain CPLG.
The Retail finalists in the Progressive Preschool Awards 2022 are:
Best Independent Nursery Retailer
- Cloud Nine Baby Boutique, Hitchin
- Natural Baby Shower, Bagshot
- Newbie & Me, Telford, Leeds & Crewe
- Precious Sprouts, Lewisham
- Simply Baby, Newtown
- The Baby Barn Pram & Nursery Centre, Marton
Best Independent Apparel Retailer
- B Biscuit, Sheffield
- Barefoot Baby, Bingham
- Cheeky Monkeys, Lincoln & Retford
- Liquorice Kids, London
- Little People Store, Cardiff
- Sea Whistle, Hastings
Best Independent Toy Retailer
- Bo Peep Boutique, Lincoln
- Eve’s Toy Shop, Llandeilo
- Hamlins Toys, Berkhamsted
- Howleys, Weymouth
- JJ Toys, Gerrards Cross
- Toy Galaxy, London
Best Independent Giftware Retailer
- Ele And Me, Wells Next The Sea
- Gently Elephant, London
- Say It Baby, Strathaven
- Soup Dragon, London
- Toys 4 You, Sutton Coldfield
- Whippersnappers, Deal
Tickets and tables for the event can be reserved easily and securely online by visiting Max-Tickets.net or by contacting Clare Hollick at Create Events: clare@createvents.co.uk or +44 (0)1183 340085. It is recommended that you reserve your place(s) as soon as possible.
