It said these annual Warrants were formal recognition of the high quality that companies in the communications and content industries put into their products and services, recognising and acknowledging excellence, with the annual scheme now in its 11th year.

The scheme is open to everyone in the communications and content industry sectors, both members and non-members of the Stationers’ Company.

Stationers’ confirms a limited number of Warrants each year. They are granted based on a set of rigorous criteria including original design and high-quality manufacturing and production techniques, as well as factors such as appropriate and sustainable packaging, and relevance to the industry or market sector. Supporting evidence of quality is required.

Applications are reviewed by an eminent panel of Stationers’ Company members, and presentation of new Warrants will take place at a formal luncheon in Stationers’ Hall on 10 March 2025.

In 2024, over 130 people attended this event. The closing date for applications is 29 November 2024.

Chris Geer, chair of the Warrants Committee, said: “Warrants remain important in increasingly competitive markets, as they offer differentiation and a quality mark of recognition. We encourage businesses to come forward and shout about the great things they are doing.”

The Stationers’ Company’s current Warrant holders are A-dapt International, Aurora Pens, Bespoke British Pens, Glassboxx, Integra, Ricoh, Rose Calendars, Supadu, and Victor Stationery.

The Stationers’ Company stated: “If you have a product or service that would benefit from being considered for a Stationers’ Company Warrant, we welcome your application as soon as possible as there are only a limited number of Warrants available each year.”

Application forms and terms and conditions are available online at the Stationers’ Company website.