The bpma held its annual Christmas lunch at the Guoman Tower Hotel, London on Friday 13th December. Over 200 industry guests attended the sell-out event including Headline Sponsor Beechfield Original Headwear, Dukes of London, EIC, Listawood, Willsmer Wagg, Senator Pens, United Brands of Scandinavia Ltd, Sourcing City and Trade Only to name but a few.

A big thank you to Headline Sponsor Beechfield Original Headwear and all of our goody bag supporters who supplied the guests with a fabulous goody bag.

This year’s charity was Macmillan Cancer Support, London. Fundraising Manger Carole Heffernan said “Thank you to bpma for choosing to support Macmillan at your annual Christmas lunch and to the members attending. Every day in the UK 889 people hear the words you have cancer. 97% of our income comes from events such as this and the amount raised ?4,150.00 will go a long way in providing financial, emotional and practical help”   

Guests were entertained by Magician and Mind Reader, Jamie Raven and invited to get a free headshot from The Headshot Guy, John Cassidy.

Guests at the event said;

“My team thoroughly enjoyed themselves – they said it was really positive and professional. What a wonderful amount of money we made for Macmillan we can only move onto greater heights for 2014! Magician fantastic choice I will recommend him to my clients – Well done team bpma!”
Debbie Willsmer, Willsmer Wagg

“Thanks for having me on Friday; it was a wonderful occasion. I met some lovely people and you certainly win the prize for goody bags!”
Chris Moriarity, Chartered Institute of Marketing

During the lunch, bpma Chairman Viv Blumfield presented the highlights from the last 12 months and some exciting new developments for next year. Make sure that you have 15th to the 19th September 2014 in your diary for Promotional Products Week 2014 which will be even bigger and better than last year.

Viv also announced a second exciting piece of news, The bpma conference taking place on 10th July 2014. The bpma are planning a full day for both suppliers and distributors, packed with top speakers, debates, service supplier exhibits, and much more to help you grow your business. More details to follow in the near future so keep your eyes peeled.

Winners of The bpma Awards for Innovative Product or Service of the year and Supplier Sales Person of the year were announced. Congratulations to The Pen Warehouse who won Innovative Product or Service of the year sponsored by PSI with their “No Minimum to Web” printing.

Congratulations also to Dorian Tranter of United Brands Of Scandinavia who won Sales Person of the year sponsored by Face 2 Face, Somebody Else, Outstanding Branding, U Name It Promotions and Go Promotional.

Published on: December 17th, 2013