CIJ Group has revealed this year’s panel of judges for The Big Christmas Wishlist Awards, which celebrates some of the most exciting products ahead of the festive season. The third edition of the awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 10th September at the Business Design Centre in Islington.
The judging panel for The Big Christmas Wishlist Awards brings together a diverse range of perspectives from TV and broadcast, business, social influence, and consumer expertise. This year’s esteemed panel members include:
- Iwan Carrington: Renowned content creator and television presenter
- Kate Hardcastle: Known as The Customer Whisperer, a broadcaster and consumer specialist
- Holly Jay-Smith: Dubbed the ‘Coupon Queen’ on ITV This Morning
- Anna Whitehouse: Known as ‘Mother Pukka’ is Sunday Times best-seller, Podcaster and Heart Radio DJ
- Rosie Marshall: Expert in Toys & Children’s Gifts, curating joyous playtime experiences
- Chessie King: Presenter, author and founder of ‘Welcome to Babyhood’
- Saira Khan: British TV presenter, entrepreneur, and former Loose Women panellist
- Dr Amna Khan: Leading consumer behaviour media and retail expert
- Rebecca Taylor: Retail Week’s Commercial Content Editor
Founder of the CIJ Group, Courtney Rogers, said: “I am delighted to see such an incredible and informed judging panel. The Big Christmas Wishlist Awards aims to recognise outstanding products and innovations coming out of The Big Christmas Press Show and serve as the ultimate gift guide for the festive season. With the show now in its 8th year, we’re always striving to ensure we add real value and support to the retail community and the awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the most exciting Christmas products to kick off retail’s golden quarter.”
The awards ceremony will feature an exclusive live reveal at the show that will unveil the winning products from each of the seven categories in front of the attending media, brands and retailers. Categories this year consist of budget gifts (under £15), splurge gifts (over £150), lifestyle gifts, food & drink gifts, home gifts, children’s gift and kidult gifts. Each of the seven categories will comprise of five category winners, including coveted ‘Judges’ Pick’, chosen by an independent panel of judges.
