Relive the wonderful industry celebration
The greeting card community made the most of the chance to celebrate with their peers, customers and suppliers on 6 October at The Henries 2022 awards event, that was superbly hosted by Patrick Kielty.
The photo gallery is now live containing all the glorious evidence that a good time was had by all at the 1950s-themed event which took place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
To view the photos and download as many as you like click here.
The photo gallery covers the whole event, from the Windles pre-reception, the champagne reception, crooner Gary Williams’ performance, Patrick Kielty’s warm-up, the awards ceremony through to fun shots in the House of Cards casino, air tattoo-ing and the dancefloor action.
Here’s just a flavour…
Above: All of The Henries 2022 winners on the stage with their trophies.
Above: John Lewis’ Claire Taylor (right) and Emily Lewis took a spin in the 1950s motor that was ‘parked’ in the reception foyer.
Above: The Windles team, as ever, got the proceeding off to a great start with its pre-reception drinks party.
Above: Patrick Kielty hit just the right note as the host of The Henries with his quick repartee and observational wit.
Above: Morgan Lewis’ Sandra Butler (left) won the Higher or Lower ice-breaker elimination quiz, that was sponsored by Pigment, whose md Linsey Burbidge presented the prize of a hotel stayover, magnum of champagne, 1950s sundae glasses and retro sweets hamper.
Above: Super crooner Gary Williams provided some entertainment over dinner.
Above: Woodmansterne’s Ian Blake placing his bets in the House of Cards’ sponsored casino area, under the watchful eye of Danilo’s Laurence Prince.
Above: Even Elvis was there to shake his hips on the dancefloor.
Above: It was a double win in The Light Fund charity raffle for Abacus’ md Nick Carey and studio manager, Liz Ellis, who were presented with their respective prizes by Jackie Lomax (centre).
And to really relive The Henries you can even watch the film of guests arriving by clicking below…
And here are some of the winning moments…
It was a triple win on the trophy front for The Art File at The Henries this year. “We were so chuffed to win Best Art Collection with Natural Phenomenon. It means so much to us as most of our designers in the studio have contributed to this collection over time. As I went up to the stage to collect the award I thought ‘the evening can’t get any better’, having already won Best Christmas Box for the 4th year in succession. Lo and behold, we were then awarded the Bronze award in the Best Service to Independent Retailers. This award means everything to team Art File and I’d like to thank all those customers who voted for us. I felt so proud of our team, I was humbled and grateful and merry at the end of a fabulous night.”
Above: (left-right) Mike Lammas, md of Herbert Walkers, sponsor of the Best Service awards, presented the trophy to The Art File’s Ged Mace, Karen Mace, Martin Parks and Alice Tillotson.
“Shocked, elated and grateful are the words that spring to mind on hearing that we had won!” said Becky Dobson, managing director of Glick (pictured above), whose Paper Salad range won the Best Giftwrappings Collection award. “It doesn’t matter how many times you win an award, it is always special, and made even more special by the unbelievably talented Claire and Karen from Paper Salad joining me on stage to collect the award. It really was a wonderful evening, with the award being the cherry on top,” added Becky.
“Amazing! Super excited to win the humour award! Really proud of the team… couldn’t be happier,” exclaimed
Chris Stanley, managing director of Redback Cards, whose Zepplinmoon range won Best Humorous Range.
Above: Chris Stanley (centre) was presented with the trophy by Daniel Mayhew, event director of Spring Fair and Autumn Fair.
For Tache, its Famous Foods range clinching the Best Licensed Range category made it an awards hat trick for the publisher this year from a trio of awards programmes. “WOW! When we heard our name called out, I think Pennie and I were a bit stunned!” admits Frank Nicholls who co-owns the company with his partner Pennie Bryant. “Having recently walked away with a Licensing Award and a Louie earlier in the year, we were sure our luck had run out… but somehow, we managed win the treble. What a wonderful evening it was, and what an incredible year it has been for Tache!”
Above: John Skeet of Skeet Print (far right), as sponsor of this award category presented the trophy to Tache’s (second left-right) Frank Nicholls, Chris May, Pennie Bryant and Danielle Harwood.
Above: Peartree Heybridge’s John Patridge with the Henries’ trophy.
“When we were announced as winners I was stunned and it didn’t register at first. It was the loud clapping and cheering, especially from our table, that caused me to turn round and once I saw Louise (Martin) and our fabulous artist, Sarah Boddy, embracing it hit home. The walk to the stage made me feel so pleased and proud, for all concerned, to be recognised and to win this prestigious award. The celebrations continue…” said a jubilant John Partridge, director of Peartree Heybridge about its Camilla & Rose range being awarded the Henry Cole Classic trophy for ranges that have stood the test of time.
Providing a fitting finale to the awards ceremony was the presentation of the Honorary Achievement award to the living legend, Alan Harnik, founder and president of Notes & Queries, the US distributor who has distributed over 200 different UK greeting card companies over the last 42 years.
Click below to see the presentation of this special accolade.
A date has already been secured for The Henries 2023…it’s Thursday 5 October 2023.
Top: Never ones to disappoint, The Brainbox Candy boys, Ben Hickman and Mark Williams came in full Pink Ladies garb in keeping with the 1950s theme.
