Judges revealed for The Massive Christmas Wishlist AwardsToy World Journal

With the winners set to be introduced at The Massive Christmas Press Present 2024, the The Massive Christmas Wishlist Awards panel contains TV personalities, best-selling authors and a former Whats up! editor-in-chief.

The judging panel for this yr’s The Massive Christmas Wishlist Awards, hosted on the annual The Massive Christmas Press Present, has been revealed by the CIJ Group, that includes retail and shopper specialists, excessive profile social figures and media specialists.

Again for the second yr in a row, the awards are an integral a part of The Massive Christmas Press Present occasion programme. The present, which is in its seventh yr, is aimed toward offering retailers and types, together with Lego, Not On the Excessive Avenue, QVC, B&M Shops, Whittard of Chelsea, Remington, Dualit and extra, with an opportunity to have fun Christmas on the excessive road and on-line. It’s broadly recognised as being a launchpad for the following must-have festive product finds, producing beneficial media protection for manufacturers on the likes of ITV’s This Morning.

Pushed by overwhelming demand from media, journalists, manufacturers and retailers, this yr’s prestigious awards are set to happen reside at The Massive Christmas Press Present, the Enterprise Design Centre in Islington on Wednesday eleventh September.

Spanning 12 classes, together with Residence & Residence Electricals, Funds-Pleasant, For the Children, Meals & Drink, Introduction Calendars and extra, the awards shall be overseen by a 10-strong panel of judges fastidiously chosen to offer the perfect mixture of TV and broadcast, enterprise, social affect and shopper experience.

This yr’s judges are: 

• Kate Lawler: TV and radio presenter, bestselling creator and DJ.
• Iwan Carrington: London-based content material creator and tv presenter.
• Dr Zoe Williams: NHS GP, Media Medic, podcaster and best-selling creator.
• Ollie Locke: TV character and actor with a robust social media presence.
• Megan Dunsby: Senior Business Content material editor for Retail Week, specialising in retail sector content material.
• Clare Bailey: Retail knowledgeable, creator and media contributor.
• Kate Hardcastle: Referred to as The Buyer Whisperer, a broadcaster and shopper specialist.
• Kelsey Parker: Philanthropic drive of goodwill and proprietor of K2K Performing Arts Faculty.
• Rosie Marshall: Professional in Toys & Youngsters’s Presents.
• Rosie Nixon: Former editor-in-chief at Whats up! journal, now creator and broadcaster.

Courtney Rogers, founding father of the CIJ Group, stated: “We’re delighted to have secured such an unbelievable and knowledgeable line-up of judges and might’t wait to see which merchandise they determine to crown this yr’s winners.”

“We launched the awards final yr to showcase all the excellent merchandise that make the most important impression at The Massive Christmas Press Present, and with so many superb improvements on the market, this yr isn’t any exception. The awards completely align with the Christmas buying season, offering a platform for manufacturers and retailers to showcase their most fun merchandise forward of retail’s Golden Quarter and create the final word on-trend festive checklist of items that everyone needs to seek out beneath their tree on Christmas Day.”

This yr’s winners shall be introduced at an unique reside reveal at The Massive Christmas Press Present, hosted by Courtney Rogers and Iwan Carrington. The media and exhibitors shall be offered with all the successful merchandise from every of the 12 classes. Every of the 12 classes includes three class winners, together with the coveted Judges’ Decide, which is chosen by an unbiased panel of judges.

For extra details about The Massive Christmas Wishlist Awards, or The Massive Christmas Present, name 0207 952 5060, e-mail information@cijgroup.co, or click on right here.