The Big Christmas Press Show, hosted by PR solutions company CIJ Group, is delighted to announce the launch of its own official awards; The Big Christmas Wishlist.

Back bigger and better than ever for its sixth year: The Big Christmas Press Show, which is taking place on Wednesday 13th September 2023, is turning it up a notch with an awards presentation that’s set to crown the hottest products tipped to be best sellers for Christmas coming out of the show.

With brands like Not on The High Street, Baylis & Harding, Pokémon, Nicky Clarke, Ravensburger, Russell Hobbs, hampers.com and more showcasing at this year’s event, you will not want to miss the awards and your chance to find out the best, new products for the 2023 festive season!

Judged by a panel of industry experts from retail & the media, The Big Christmas Wishlist is an exciting chance for the brands and retailers in attendance to submit their top products and launches into the ultimate Christmas wishlist.

The Big Christmas Wishlist features 11 award categories in total, spanning across the different gifting and retail verticals, represented by brands and retailers at the show. Categories include; ‘Budget Friendly’, ‘Self-care’, ‘Home Lover’, ‘Food & Drink’, ‘Fashion Lovers’, ‘Techie’, ‘For the Kids’, ‘Eco & Ethical’, ‘Advent Calendars’, ‘Personalised’ and ‘Beauty & Grooming’.

The awards aim to be inclusive of everyone showcasing at The Big Christmas Press Show and will recognise the most innovative, exciting, showstopping products & gifting ideas as well as taking into account products that are suitable for all budgets.

There will be 3 winners chosen from each category, meaning 33 winners in total. The deadline for entries will be 11th August and the winners will be contacted and notified ahead of the show. The winners will be revealed at an awards presentation, hosted by the judges and attended by VIP media, live at The Big Christmas Press Show on the 13th September. Winners’ products will be included in a dedicated round up to the media as well as receiving their own accolade.
Courtney Rogers, founder of CIJ Group and gifting expert, comments: “The Big Christmas Press Show is truly the kick off event to retail’s golden quarter! We are always looking to add value to our clients and ensure our media friends are dazzled with the hottest product offerings and showcases to help them with all their listicles and gift guides. So we wanted to go one step further and recognise some of the most innovative, exciting and top products for Christmas through our own official awards; The Big Christmas Wishlist.”

For further details about The Big Christmas Wishlist and The Big Christmas Press Show please visit: www.cijgroup.co