The British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) is delighted to announce that entries are open for the BPMA Product Awards 2025, celebrating creativity, innovation, and excellence across the promotional merchandise industry.

Open to both BPMA members and qualifying non-member suppliers, the Product Awards spotlight the most inspirational, inventive, and impactful products shaping the future of the sector.

 

Award Categories 2025
Entries are invited across nine main categories:

  • Apparel Product of the Year
  • Award & Exhibition Product of the Year
  • Bag & Folder Product of the Year
  • Drinkware Product of the Year
  • Food & Drink Product of the Year
  • Health, Travel & Leisure Product of the Year
  • Stationery Product of the Year
  • Technology Product of the Year
  • Writing Instrument Product of the Year

In addition, all entrants will automatically be considered for three further awards free of charge:

  • Sustainable Product of the Year
  • Innovative Product of the Year
  • UK Made Product of the Year

Judging
Entries will be reviewed by a panel of senior industry leaders and independent experts, with shortlisted products progressing to a final round of in-person judging. The final round determines the Platinum, Gold and Silver Awards and the coveted Grand Prix Award.

BPMA 60th Anniversary Celebration featuring the Product Awards
The winners of the BPMA Product Awards 2025 will be revealed at the BPMA 60th Anniversary Celebration, a special combined event taking place at The Brewery, London, on Thursday 11th December 2025. Marking six decades of the Association, this milestone celebration will not only honour outstanding product innovation but also showcase the achievements and heritage of the industry. Tickets are now on sale and available via the BPMA website.

The overall Grand Prix Award, recognising the “winner of winners”, will be selected from the category winners and revealed at the BPMA Annual Awards in January 2026.

How to Enter
Entries close at 17:00 on 8th October 2025.

  • BPMA Supplier Members benefit from one complimentary entry and discounted standard rates of £60+VAT.
  • Non-members are charged £160+VAT per entry.

Full entry guidance, category criteria, and more information can be found at: bpma.co.uk/productawards

All enquiries: awards@bpma.co.uk

 

 

Published on: September 9th, 2025