INDUSTRY NEWS
October 2025
Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy are now available on the Latest News page of the Academy's website.
10 OCTOBER 2025
- A Message from the Principal
- Pupils Explore Artefacts with the Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars
- Year 11 Prepare for Mock Examinations and Half-Term Interventions
- Over 300 Visitors Attend Woolf College Open Evening
- Caxton College Pupils Step Out For First Alpaca Walk
- Weekly Sports Fixtures
- PSHE Update: Supporting Personal Development Across Years 7-13
- Reminder: Year 8 Parents' Evening
BOSS Awards 2025 Shortlist Revealed
9 OCTOBER 2025
The BOSS Federation are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2025 BOSS Awards:
Brand Excellence
· The Cheeky Panda
· Fellowes
· Kensington EQ
· PILOT
Business Leader of the Year
· Adam Huttly, Red-Inc
· Andrew Gale, evo Group
· James McKeever, Sovereign Business Solutions Group Limited
Campaign of the Year
· Avery for Every Space
· Keep It Local - Nemo Office Club
· NESCAFE Lets Partner Up for Good
· P-Wave® x NHS England Cancer Awareness Partnership
· The Worklife Coach - Fellowes
Dealer of the Year - Over £5 million turnover
· ACS Group
· Costcutters UK (Seated Furniture)
· Quills Group
· The Business Supplies Group
· United UK
Dealer of the Year - Under £5 million turnover
· Aston & James
· Office Shop Direct
· The Office Works (Nationwide) Ltd
Diversity and Inclusion Award
· Exertis Supplies
· Lyreco UK Ltd
· SC Johnson Professional
· Tork, and Essity brand
Ebusiness Award
· Durable (UK) Ltd
· evo Group
Independent Retailer Award
· Axminster Printing
· JPS Stationers
· Morgans Stationery
New Product of the Year
· DURABIN® Eco Range
· Dymo Label Manager 640CB
· Grace & Green Period Kits
· Katrin XL Dispenser
· Leitz IQ OptiMax Shredder
· NESCAFÉ Barista
· Tork OptiServe
Outstanding Team of the Year
· Avery Customer Service Team
· Banner Stoke Team
· Buying Team @Office Power
· Exertis Supplies – Operations Team
· Lyreco - Sustainability and Social Value Team
· YPO Supply Chain Team
Professional of the Year
· Alex Winstanley, Banner
· Julie Hadley, evo Group
· Shona Patterson, VOW Wholesale
· Simon Weavers, The Cheeky Panda
Rising Star of the Year
· Amy Mettam, Banner
· Amy Remmer, VOW Wholesale
· Ashley Ainley, YPO
· Jade Young, Red-Inc
· Lisa Denby, Superstat Ltd
· Oliver Rowles, Prima Software
· Ross Ayley, Durable (UK) Ltd
· Paige Morgan, Premvan (Hospitality Sales)
Service Provider of the Year
· Comgem
· Dynamic Office Solutions
· Prima Software
· United UK
Sustainable Leadership Award
· ACCO Brands
· evo Group
· Exaclair Ltd
· MBM Omega
· Red-Inc
· The Cheeky Panda
Wholesaler of the Year
· Dynamic Office Solutions
· Exertis Supplies
· JGBM Ltd
· VOW Wholesale
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BOSS Announces Sam Stafford as BOSS People & Culture Forum Chair
6 OCTOBER 2025
BOSS is delighted to announce Sam Stafford (Chartered MCIPD) as the new BOSS People & Culture Forum Chair.
Sam is an experienced Head of HR and a member of Viking's UK & Ireland leadership team with a proven track record of shaping and leading people strategies that deliver both organisational performance and individual growth. With over 15 years in HR and leadership roles, she brings a collaborative and inclusive style, contributing people-centred insights, thought leadership and practical support.
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Warrant Holder - Rose Calendars
2 OCTOBER 2025
The prestigious Stationers’ Company Warrant launched in 2014 was established as a mark of recognition to highlight excellence within our industries. Current Chair John Livingston visits the UK based Rose Calendars to see the work going on behind the scenes to achieve the consistent high quality which ensures their promotional calendars are seen in workplaces throughout the UK and across the world.
Calendars can be perceived as a traditional advertising option but are seeing a revival with Google advertising costs rocketing. Rose Calendars custom printing service keeps a brand in front of clients every day of the year for minimal cost. In this digital era, it’s reassuring to find that people are returning to print!
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Stationer Jon and the success story about Stuff
30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Members of the Stationers Company were among invited guests to attend the official book launch of fellow Court Assistant and Liveryman Jon Drori’s new Children's book “The Stuff that Stuff is Made of”.
The UK launch at the prestigious Daunts store in Marylebone coincided with the publication of the book in Australia, New Zealand, mainland Europe and North America. It is predicted that it will be a best seller for Christmas.
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Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy
26 SEPTEMBER 2025
Items this week include:
- A Message from the Principal
- Over 3,000 Visitors Attend Year 6 Open Events at Leigh Stationers' Academy
- Cadets from Leigh Stationers' Academy Step Up to New Ranks
- Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening
- Year 8 Parents' Evening
- Year 11 Futures Fair at Woolwich Works
- Weekly Sports Fixtures
- PSHE Update: Supporting Personal Development Across Years 7-13
- Reminder: School Photo Day
Empowering the Next Generation: BOSS Launches NextGen Mentoring Programme
25 SEPTEMBER 2025
BOSS is proud to introduce their NextGen Mentoring Programme, a new initiative created by the BOSS Leaders of the Future Committee to connect experienced professionals with emerging talent across the business supplies industry. Supported by the evo Foundation, the programme aims to foster meaningful career development and knowledge sharing across generations of professionals.
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Plockmatic Group strengthens ties with RENZ at The Print Show
22 SEPTEMBER 2025
Birmingham, UK – 22 September 2025 – Plockmatic Group companies Morgana Systems and RENZ UK will stand side by side at The Print Show, NEC Birmingham, September 23–25, showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of finishing, laminating, cutting, and binding technologies.
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The countdown is on as shortlist unveiled for the SMP Awards 2025
22 SEPTEMBER 2025
Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy
19 SEPTEMBER 2025
Items this week include:
- A Message from the Principal
- Year 11 Update
- Year 13 Information & Destinations Webinar
- Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening
- Enrichment Opportunities at Leigh Stationers' Academy
- Cycle Safety - A Shared Responsibility
- PSHE Update: Supporting Personal Development Across Years 7-13
- School Photo Day - September 2025
- Children's Flu Vaccine Information Webinar
The Stationers’ Company Innovation Excellence Awards Barley Communications: 2024 winners of the Communications including Marketing award
17 SEPTEMBER 2025
Foreword by Kate Howell, liveryman and co-chair of The Stationers’ Company Excellence Awards:
“The Innovation Excellence Awards celebrate the achievements of the most creative and forward-thinking participants in the UK’s communications and content industries. Now in their 11th year, the awards are judged by a panel of highly experienced professionals offering a wide variety of relevant specialisms.
The awards are a unique opportunity for businesses or individuals to celebrate innovation excellence in their fields and to raise awareness for their company or brand. Culminating at a glittering event in October at our historic hall: the awards represent the cutting edge of innovation celebrated in the most evocative of settings.
Here we hear from one of last year's winners, Barley Communications, who have recently joined as SME members.”
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COSTANZA CASATI WINS £10,000 WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE FOR ‘MESMERISING MODERN EPIC’, BABYLONIA.
16 SEPTEMBER 2025
LONDON, THURSDAY 11th September, 2025: The Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation is thrilled to announce that the winner of the 2025 £10,000 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize is Babylonia by Costanza Casati (Penguin Michael Joseph).
Artwork Available (additional photography of the reception will be added 11.09.25):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I3ot9Bi75Wbak6zO9x2WqySNnhBDttZz?usp=sharing