The countdown to the Progressive Preschool Awards 2022 is well and truly on, with the hotly contested Product category finalists being confirmed today (14 October).
This year’s prestigious Product categories have been highly anticipated, with eight finalists lining up for each of the 12 accolades, underlining the wealth of top products in the market across the board and the strong number of entries received through the awards online portal.
This year sees the introduction of a special Eco Award, while there are also now accolades for both licensed and non-licensed toys, plus wheeled goods and car seats.
“We really have been blown away with the quality and volume of entries we had this year for the PPS Awards; it really has been exceptional,” commented Jo Pilcher, publication and event manager for Progressive Preschool. “While there are undeniably issues facing the overall business due to the cost of living crisis, the preschool sector is nothing if not resourceful and resilient. We cannot wait to come together on 15 November to celebrate everything the industry has achieved and have a huge ‘preschool’ party!”
The shortlist in the Marketing category has also be confirmed and can be viewed by clicking here.
The event is due to move to a new venue – the Royal Lancaster London – as part of its tenth anniversary celebrations, and 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.
PROGRESSIVE PRESCHOOL AWARDS 2022 PRODUCT FINALISTS
Best Preschool Apparel Range
- Cosy Muslin Wear Ranger from Lässig
- Disney Baby Range from Character.com
- Disney Marvel Range for Next from Fashion UK
- Disney Personalised Babywear for My 1st Years from Dennicci
- George Pig Space PJ Range for Tesco from Misirli
- Peppa Pig #PlantWithPeppa Range for Character.com from Fashion UK
- Sophie la girafe Range for F&F Tesco from Poetic Brands
- Winnie the Pooh Range for Nutmeg from Blues Group/Dennicci
Best Licensed Toy Range (12m+)
- Adventures of Paddington Toy Range from Rainbow Designs
- CoComelon Learning Range from Just Play
- Hey Duggee Range from Golden Bear Toys
- Jurassic World Spin & Hatch Dino Eggs from Toomies by TOMY
- Numberblocks Toys and Teaching Resources from Learning Resources
- Paddington Wooden and Plush Range from 8th Wonder
- PAW Patrol Rescue Knights Range from Spin Master UK
- Peter Rabbit Range from Orange Tree Toys
Best STEM/Educational Range
- Coding Critters MagiCoders from Learning Resources
- Create & Discover – Space Craft Range from James Galt
- Janod Brico’Kids DIY Build Your Own Robots from JuraToys
- National Geographic Range from tonies
- Number Bears From Orchard Toys
- PAW Patrol ELAs from VTech
- STEM/Education Range from Sassy Baby
- Waterwall from Wilton Bradley
Best Preschool Publishing Range
- Baby’s First Year – A Loving Keepsake Calendar range from Danilo
- Climb from Little Bodhi Books
- CoComelon Colouring & Activity Sets from Alligator
- First Steps: Baby Signing from Awards Publications
- Numberblocks & Alphablocks Early Learning Book Range from Sweet Cherry Publishing
- Pat-a-Cake Find Out About: Standing up to Racism by Dr Pragya Agarwal (Illustrated By Louise Forshaw) from Hachette Children’s Group
- Thomas the Tank Engine Books from Farshore/Harper Collins
- We’re Going On A Bear Hunt Activity Books From Walker Books
Best Preschool Home or Furniture Range
- FoldLite Travel Cot from Graco
- Kubbie sleep from Joie
- Lars High Chair from MyChild
- Lemo Highchair from Cybex
- Lilliputiens Club Chair from JuraToys
- Lulujo Bedding Range from Wild Seven
- Next2Me PopUp from Chicco
- Savannah Swivel Chair from Obaby
Best Preschool Gift Range
- Bamboo Plate Gift Set from Eco Rascals
- Disney Baby Collection from Enesco
- Disney Classic Pooh Always & Forever Collection from Rainbow Designs
- Early Learning Centre Eco-Plush Soft Toys from Addo Play
- Rachel Ellen Thermos Range from Thermos
- The Gruffalo Baby Collection for Primark from Fizz Creations
- Tiny Tatty Teddy 2022 Everyday Gifting Range from Carte Blanche Greetings
- Woodlies from Rosa & Bo
Best Wheeled Goods Range
- Aster 2 from didofy
- Butterfly from Bugaboo
- Electa Travel System from Inglesina
- finiti from Joie
- Peach 7 from iCandy
- Priam from Cybex
- Shine from Thule
- Venus Double Stroller from Ickle Bubba
Best Preschool Essentials Range
- Connected Home ‘smart sensory nursery range’ from Maxi Cosi
- myHummy Bunny from Hippychick
- Nanit Pro – Smart Baby Monitoring from Majuma
- Signature Weaning Collection from Baby Boosa
- StayCool 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier from Infantino
- Teething Survival Kit from Cheeky Chompers
- Training Set from My Carry Potty
- Whizzer from Kiddiwhizz
Best Infant Development Range
- Infant Development Range from Sassy Baby
- Kaloo cuddly cats from JuraToys
- Nattou Luna & Axel Playmat from Hippychick
- Peter Rabbit Once Upon A Time Collection from Rainbow Designs
- Playtime Collection from MORI
- Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog from Learning Resources
- Taf Toys Newborn Kit from Halilit
- Taggies Aroar-a-saurus from Mary Meyer
Best Non-Licensed Toy Range (12m+)
- Spring Garden Range from Orange Tree Toys
- Bubble & Bake Bathtime Kitchen from Toomies by TOMY
- Curlimals from Golden Bear Toys
- Find It from James Galt
- Janod Tropik Pull-Along Chameleon from JuraToys
- Magicube Full Color Recycled Try Me 8 Piece Set from Geomag
- Paint Pop Paint Sticks from Trends UK
- Vilac Vilacity Crane from Hippychick
Best Car Seat Range
- calmi from Joie
- Cloud Z2 i-Size from Cybex
- Comet 360 Cozy N Safe
- Eversure from Graco
- Mica Pro Eco from Maxi Cosi
- ONE 2 from Axkid
- Radius 360 Spin from Ickle Bubba
- Toria Elite from RECARO
The Eco Award
- Fun To Learn Peppa Pig Bag O Fun Magazine – Cardboard Wrapper from Redan Publishing
- In the Night Garden Range from Golden Bear Toys
- Newborn Pearl Pocket Reusable Nappy Range from Modern Cloth Nappies
- Organic Cotton Lightweight Knit Range from Gooseberry Fool
- The Toy Project from The Toy Project
- Whizzer from Kiddiwhizz
- Wiltopia Range from Playmobil
- WWF The Tiger Who Came To Tea Range from Tesco
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.
