Long-serving toy retailers Vernon Franklin and Philip Kaye were presented with a Golden Teddy and BTHA Special Recognition Award, respectively
The BTHA has presented two special awards to long-serving toy retailers Vernon Franklin, who received a BTHA Golden Teddy, and Gary Squires, who received a BTHA Special Recognition Award.
“On behalf of us all at the British Toy & Hobby Association, my congratulations go to our two very worthy BTHA Award winners for their loyal and substantial individual contributions to the industry over many years”
With an combined length of service to the toy industry of more than 120 years, both were commended on their dedicated service to the industry through toy retail, commitment to their customers, trustworthiness within their companies, and their humility.
The awards were presented by Toymaster Managing Director Yogi Parmar, on behalf of the BTHA during a recent Toymaster regional event.
Colin Houlihan, Chairman of the BTHA, said: “On behalf of us all at the British Toy & Hobby Association, my congratulations go to our two very worthy BTHA Award winners for their loyal and substantial individual contributions to the industry over many years. They both represent what is good about our fantastic industry – dedication, integrity and going over and above expectations. My congratulations once again to them both.”
Golden Teddy Awards are given to people who have served the toy industry for more than 15 years, and to those who have gone over and above expectations and who possess an extraordinary degree of niceness, honesty and integrity and are the industry’s genuinely good people. BTHA Special Recognition Awards are given to individuals or organisations for their long-term, dedicated service and contributions to the UK toy industry.
More details about BTHA Awards and winners can all be found here
