Progressive Preschool Awards 2024: Product finalists revealed

Anticipation is building for the Progressive Preschool Awards 2024, as finalists in the much anticipated product categories are revealed today (24 September).

The product categories for this year feature 10 finalists for each of the 12 categories, demonstrating the quality of entries received on the online awards portal throughout the preschool sector.

The lunchtime ceremony will take place on Tuesday 12 November at The Royal Lancaster London.

“We’ve been blown away by both the quality and quantity of entries we received for the Progressive Preschool Awards again this year,” said Rob Willis, coo and joint owner of Max Publishing, which owns and organises the event. “We’re so grateful to the industry as a whole for getting behind these awards again, from our entrants, to our judges, to our kind sponsors and everyone attending the ceremony.

“We’re hugely looking forward to joining with you all on 12 November to celebrate another wonderful year in the preschool sector.”

THE PROGRESSIVE PRESCHOOL AWARDS 2024 PRODUCT FINALISTS

Best Preschool Apparel Range

  • Bluey x Primark from Aykroyds
  • Elmer the Patchwork Elephant SS24 Range from JoJo Maman Bébé
  • The Gruffalo SS24 Accessories for Asda from Brand International Group
  • Julia Donaldson x George @ Asda Olympics 2024 Collection from Aykroyds
  • Lilliputiens Children’s Backpack Range from Juratoys
  • PAW Patrol Summer Sleeptime Range for Character.com from TDP Textiles
  • Peppa Pig at the Natural History Museum Range for F&F at Tesco from Blues Group
  • Peppa Pig by MORI from MORI
  • Peter Rabbit Baby Sock Range for Tesco from Misirli
  • Tiny Tatty Teddy SS24 Range for George @ Asda from Poetic Brands

 

Best Licensed Toy Range

  • Blippi from Tonies
  • CoComelon Peek-A-Boo JJ from Jazwares
  • Eric Carle Wooden Games from Robert Frederick
  • Hey Duggee Plush Range from Golden Bear
  • Ooni Pizza Oven from Casdon
  • Pip and Posy Plush Range from Bandai
  • Sesame Street Tickle Me Elmo from Just Play
  • Shake It Bluey from LeapFrog
  • Spidey & His Amazing Friends Electric Bumper Car Ride On from MV Sports & Leisure
  • Toomies Bluey Bath Range from TOMY UK

 

Best Non-Licensed Toy Range

  • Build-a-Slice Pizza Cart from LeapFrog
  • Crocodile Creek Puzzles, Playballs and Arts and Craft Sets from Hippychick
  • Farmyard Wooden Toy Range from Orange Tree Toys
  • Fun Fair from Bigjigs Toys
  • Janod Barbecue from Juratoys
  • Little Timbers for Tesco from Hunter Price International
  • Mini Micro Scooter from Micro Scooters
  • Plus-Plus Big from Plus-Plus
  • Smoby Activity Wall from Simba Smoby UK
  • Xootz Magical Unicorn Electric Ride-On from Wilton Bradley

 

Best STEM/Educational Range

  • 102 Piece Rainbow Creative Pack from Connetix
  • Alphablocks Learning Toys from Trends UK
  • Buki France Mini Sciences Kits from Halilit
  • Crazy Forts Mega Kit from DKB Toys
  • Design & Drill Robot Workshop from Learning Resources
  • Janod Brico’Kids Big Robot DIY Workbench from Juratoys
  • Let’s Learn Natural History Museum STEM Kits from Galt Toys
  • Mr. Pencil’s Scribble & Write from Leapfrog
  • Outdoor Learning Range from Eduk8 Worldwide
  • Toyi Inventions STEAM Building Kit from Bigjigs Toys

 

Best Preschool Publishing Range

  • Bluey Publishing Range from Penguin Random House Children’s – Ladybird
  • CoComelon Publishing Range from Farshore, HarperCollins
  • Ditty Bird Interactive and Musical Sound Books from Ditty Bird
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar Preschool Range from Penguin Random House Children’s
  • Have You Heard Of… Harry Styles Flip Flap, Turn and Play Books from Hachette Children’s Group
  • Numberblocks: Countdown to Bed from Sweet Cherry Publishing
  • Peppa Pig Magazine from Story House Egmont
  • Poppy and Sam Nature Sounds by Sam Taplin and Lizzie Walkley from Usborne
  • Spot Preschool Publishing Range from Penguin Random House Children’s
  • That’s Not My Farm… from Usborne

 

Best Preschool Home or Furniture Range

  • Chapter B Kids Club By Billie Faiers Debut Nursery Collection for Tesco from Hunter Price International
  • Ciro from Uppababy
  • Elite Study Desk and Chair from Boori
  • Bluey Halloween Collection Exclusively for Asda from Dreamtex
  • Japandi Furniture Collection from Tutti Bambini
  • Kubbie Sleep from Joie/Alison Baby
  • Maxi-Cosi Toucan 3-in-1 Learning Tower from Dorel
  • Peppa Pig Bedding Exclusively for Next from Character World
  • SnüzPod Studio from Green Sheep Group
  • Alpha+ Highchair from Hauck

 

Best Preschool Gift Range

  • The Gruffalo Anniversary Gift Set for Asda From Roy Lowe
  • Kaloo Carre Douceur from Juratoys
  • Little Seedings Gardening Collection For Dobbies from Hunter Price International
  • Paddington for Baby Range from Rainbow Designs
  • PAW Patrol Gifting Range for Boots from H&A
  • Personalised Tiny Tatty Teddy Wooden Based LED Light from Personalised Memento Company
  • Peter Rabbit Range from Orchard Toys
  • Peter Rabbit Silver Collection from Enesco
  • Warmies soft toys from Warmies
  • The World of Peter Rabbit x eatsleepdoodle Placemat To Go Collection from eatsleepdoodle

 

Best Wheeled Goods Range

  • Altima All-in-One Travel System from Ickle Bubba
  • Dryk Duo Plus from Hauck
  • iCandy Orange 4 from iCandy World
  • Maxi Cosi Fame Premium Bundle from Dorel
  • Orfeo from Cybex
  • Reef 2 from Silver Cross
  • Roma Capsule 3 from Roma Prams
  • Urban Glide 3 from Thule
  • The WonderFold W-Range from Wonderfold
  • Wow 3 from Cosatto

 

Best Car Seat Range

  • All in All Ultra Rotate i-Size Car Seat from Cosatto
  • Anoris T2 i-Size from Cybex
  • BeSafe Beyond from BeSafe International
  • Cosmo 2.0 from Avionaut
  • Doona X from Doona
  • i-Size Top Tether Spin Car Seat from My Babiie
  • Joie Sprint from Allison Baby
  • Maxi-Cosi Nomad Plus from Dorel
  • Nuna PRUU from Allison Baby
  • One 3 from Axkid

 

Best Preschool Essentials Range

  • Brush-Baby Oral Healthcare Products from Brush-Baby
  • Cloud B Cloud-Box Sleeping Aid from BTL Diffusion
  • Disney Home X Thermos FUNtainer Collection from Thermos
  • MiniMies G5 Shoulder Carrier from MiniMies
  • Natural Start Bottles from Tommee Tippee
  • Omni Dream Linen Baby Carrier from Ergobaby
  • Right Temp Light Up Otter from Infantino
  • Silicone Tableware Range from Trixie
  • Sleep Bag Swaddler from Kyte Baby
  • Übbi Diaper Pail from Übbi & Pearhead

 

Best infant Development Range

  • 4-in-1 Tummy Time Fawn from VTech
  • Baby Sensory Toys from Trixie
  • Care Bears Baby Range from Sambro
  • Disney Baby The Lion King Range from Rainbow Designs
  • First Years See-Saw Counter from Galt Toys
  • Janod Box Range from Juratoys
  • Little Big Friends Playmat and Playgym from BTL Diffusion
  • Ocean Tummy Time Triangle from Melissa and Doug
  • Rolling Sensory Sorter from Bigjigs Toys
  • Tummy Time Musical Toys from Halilit

 

The Eco Award

  • Aura Wrap Sustainable Range from Ergobaby
  • Eco Babybols from Babymoov
  • Jungle Cubs Organic Muslin Squares from Bloomsbury Mill
  • LÄSSIG X Raddis Cotton Little One and Me Bathrobe from Lässig
  • On-The-Go Game Duo Garden Friends from Petit Collage
  • Organic Palm Moses Basket from Clair de Lune
  • Original Waxed Cotton Coveralls, Bibs & Napkins from Nana’s Manners
  • Pura Nappies and Nappy Pants from Pura
  • Versatrax Trio from Joie/Allison Baby
  • Wilberry Eco Comforters from The Puppet Company

 

The winners will be revealed at a lavish lunchtime celebration at the Royal Lancaster London on Tuesday 12 November.

Finalists for the Marketing Award have been revealed with those for the Retail and Distributor/Wholesaler categories to be announced shortly.

Sponsors of the 2024 event include: Acamar Films, Allison Baby (Joie), Aykroyd & Sons, Azaria PR, BBC Studios, BTHA/Toy Fair, Bébélephant, DKB Toys & Distribution, Good Play Guide, H&A Toiletries, Harrogate International Nursery Fair, Hasbro, Insights Family, Jazwares, Juratoys, Kids Industries, Misirli, Moonbug Entertainment, Paramount, Penguin Ventures, Poetic Brands, Rainbow Designs, Redan Publishing, Trixie, Toymaster, and Vista PR.

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.

www.progressivepreschoolawards.co.uk | #PPSA24

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