Posted by Rachel Westall on 9 October 2025
The BTHA is pleased to announce that two special awards have been presented to long-serving toy retailers Vernon Franklin, who received a BTHA Golden Teddy and Philip Kaye, who received a BTHA Special Recognition Award. The awards were presented by Toymaster Managing Director Yogi Parmar, on behalf of the BTHA during a recent Toymaster regional event. With a 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.
Colin Houlihan, Chairman of the British Toy & Hobby Association 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."
More details about BTHA Awards and winners can all be found here!
