As preparations unfold for Paperworld Middle East next month, the finalists for the Paperworld Awards 2024 have been announced. The awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the stationery, office supplies, and paper products industries, focusing on entries demonstrating creativity, functionality, and sustainability.
The Paperworld Awards are judged by an independent panel of experts from across the industry. The winners will be announced at a dedicated ceremony at Paperworld Middle East, which takes place from 12-14 November, 2024, at Dubai World Trade Centre. There are 12 award categories: Arts & Crafts Product of the Year, Customizable Product of the Year, Eco-Friendly Product of the Year, Licensed Product of the Year, Notebook/Diary of the Year, Office Product of the Year, Paper Excellence Award, Paper Packaging Solution of the Year, Premium Writing Instrument of the Year, School Bag Design Award of the Year, Stationery Product of the Year, and Writing Instrument of the Year.
The most prestigious and highly anticipated Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the stationery industry throughout their career. This award not only recognises the individual’s remarkable achievements but also inspires future generations of stationery professionals.
Commenting on the second edition of the awards, Paperworld Middle East and Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East show director Syed Ali Akbar says, “The inaugural Paperworld Awards last year were a resounding success, recognising exceptional achievements across the industry.
“The awards provide a valuable platform for industry professionals, designers, and manufacturers to showcase their work on a global stage. Once again, we have received a large number of high-quality entries, representing a diverse range of products, from environmentally-friendly paper to premium notebooks and writing instruments.”
Paperworld Middle East is co-located with Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East, which is now in its fourth edition. The events will be held at halls 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Award Categories with Finalists and their Products in (Brackets):
Arts & Crafts Product of the Year: Hindustan Pencils (Nataraj Soy Wax Crayons); Creativa Middle East (Pentart Creamy Acrylic Paint); Pan Gulf Marketing (POSCA MOP’R, STAEDTLER Pigment Brush Pen 371); and MAIN PAPER (Professional Drawing Set).
Customizable Product of the Year: CRICUT (Cricut Joy); MAIN PAPER (Customizable Multi-colour Pencil Case); Magic Trading Co. (Dorniel A5 Notebook with Calendar, Pen Loop & Pocket); Unwrap Delights (Nature’s essence in every package); and Neshanak Art Group (Wooden Printed Bookmark).
Eco-Friendly Product of the Year: Kaagaz (ECO BEST Nature-friendly Paper); WZ EUROCOPERT (ECOMAX Premium); Pan Gulf Marketing (Noris, Uni-ball Eye Ocean Care); and Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries (Silvercote Packmate Unbleached Sustainable Recycled Tree Free Copier Paper).
Licensed Product of the Year: Ohh Deer (Cath Kidston Range); Moleskin (Le Petit Prince Limited Edition Notebook, Van Gogh Museum Limited Edition Notebook, Wizarding World Harry Potter Limited Edition Notebook); and Pan Gulf Marketing (Maped Barbie Colouring Set)
Notebook/Diary of the Year: Moleskin (Casa Batlló Custom Edition Notebook, Undated Life Planner XL, Year of the Dragon Notebook by Zeng Fanzhi); A.T. Cross (Cross Classic Black Medium Lined Journal); and CARCHIDEA (INGENIOX® Notebook).
Office Product of the Year: Dolphin Stationery (Dolphin Elite Desk Organizer); Event Gift (Modern Organizer); INTERLINK ENTERPRISE (Target Series); A.T. Cross (Tech3+ Brushed Black Multifunction Pen); and Capital Envelopes (Tuff Mail Tyvek® Tamper Evident Envelope).
Paper Excellence Award: Ittihad Paper Mill (Archer Premium Quality Paper); Pan Gulf Marketing (Atlas Premium Copy Paper); Asia Pulp & Paper (Paperline Signature); and APRIL Fine (PaperOne™ Range of Premium Copy Paper).
Paper Packaging Solution of the Year: Allied Speciality – Alia Mohamed (Kraft Paper Tape); Magic Trading Co. (Recycled Packaging Box); and UPM Raflatac (UPM Notes).
Premium Writing Instrument of the Year: A.T. Cross (Cross Townsend Black Lacquer with 23KT Gold-plated Appointments Selectip Rollerball Pen); J&J MARKETING (GIGIS BILLION GOLD SILVER); and Magic Trading Co. (Mood Metal Pens).
School Bag Design Award of the Year: YOLO by Bright Concept (Basketball Hoop Pro Orthopedic Backpack, Beauty Pro Orthopedic Backpack, Racing Cars Pro Orthopedic Backpack); Event Gift (Captain Bag); and INTERLINK ENTERPRISE (SOAR ONE Backpack).
Stationery Product of the Year: Avery Zweckform (Avery Ultra Tabs Luxe Collection); MUNGYO (Bath Crayon); Ledesma (Ledesma NAT Reams); MAIN PAPER (LongLife Glue Tape); and Pan Gulf Marketing (Maped Infinity Colour Pencils).
Writing Instrument of the Year: Magic Trading Co. (Antibacterial Recycled Pens); Erich Krause Trading (Ballpoint Pen ErichKrause ErgoLine® Kids Stick&Grip 0.7 with Super Glide Technology & Blue Ink); A.T. Cross (Classic Century 23KT Gold-plated Ballpoint Pen); SUBMARINE PENS (Coffee Ball Pens); Event Gift (NFC Pen).
