Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends have officially opened nominations for the 2025 Gift + Stationery Spotlight Awards.

We invite you to participate in the Gift + Stationery Spotlight Awards by nominating outstanding individuals who are making a meaningful impact in our industry. This is your opportunity to recognize those who embody innovation, creativity and unwavering commitment.

The Spotlight Awards debuted in 2024, and we honored the 12 winners at Winter 2024 Atlanta Market with a breakfast ceremony that drew nearly 70 attendees. While there are countless awards programs in the gift and stationery communities, our editorial teams strived to create one to truly reflect the leadership, creativity, compassion and ingenuity demonstrated by the remarkable professionals who propel us all forward as they play various roles within our communities.

The deadline to nominate is Aug. 23 — click here to nominate.

Thank you to our Spotlight Awards partners ANDMORE and Gift for Life.

WHO TO NOMINATE:

• Retailers (brick + mortar or online)
• Designers
• Marketers
• Distributors
• Manufacturers
• Sales Reps
• Trade Show Management
• Showroom Managers
• Industry Associations

Any questions? Reach out to editorial director Carly McFadden at cmcfadden@greatamericanpublish.com.