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For immediate release: Gibsons Wins Three Awards at Giftware Association’s 2026 Gift of the Year Awards


Gibsons
, the Surrey‑based family games and puzzle company, is proud to announce that on the company’s 107th birthday, it has been honoured with a hat-trick of awards at The Giftware Association’s prestigious 2026 Gift of the Year Awards.

The award-winning products include: 

- The Art File Classic Games Collection, winner in the Games & Puzzles category 
- Tales of Christmas Puzzle Advent Calendar, winner in the Festive & Occasion category 
- National Trust Puzzle Collection, winner in the Heritage Gifts incorporating Commemorative, Collectable and Charitable category 

Winning across three distinct categories highlights the breadth of Gibsons’ puzzle and game range. Alongside its sustainability accolades such as the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainability and certification as a B-Corp, this recognition marks a significant moment for Gibsons, reflecting its longstanding commitment to quality, creativity and the power of play. 

Winning a Gift of the Year Award is a huge accomplishment, so we are absolutely over the moon to take home three. It’s a reflection of the care and attention our team instils into every product. We’d also like to thank the fantastic partners we work with for their trust in Gibsons to bring these wonderful products to market. 107th birthday gifts do not get much better than this!  - Kate Gibson, Managing Director 

With over a century of heritage, Gibsons continues to create products that bring people together while championing thoughtful design and meaningful partnerships with British institutions. From puzzling takes on festive traditions to heritage storytelling, each Gift of the Year award-winning product showcases the brand’s dedication to bringing joy to homes everywhere. 

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