Highly Commended at Gift of the Year 2026
We are proud to share that Audiobook in a Card was Highly Commended in the Cards, Wrap & Stationery category at the 2026 Gift of the Year Awards.
The Gift of the Year Awards, organised by the Giftware Association, are among the UK’s most respected gift industry awards. Audiobook in a Card was selected from more than 700 entries and progressed through two rounds of judging by over 120 industry experts.
After two rounds of judging, Audiobook in a Card was recognised for bringing audiobooks into physical retail spaces in a new and meaningful way.
This recognition celebrates Audiobook in a Card’s mission to make audiobooks a proper gift and create a meaningful place for audiobooks within physical retail.
As Kate Bland, Founding Director of Spiracle Audiobooks, said:
“This is a great moment for Audiobook in a Card and for everyone involved, especially Emma Dobie, in bringing the format to life. We created Audiobook in a Card to give audiobooks a meaningful place within physical retail and it is heartening to see the response from bookshops, gift retailers and customers alike.”
Celebrate with us - win a year's supply of Audiobook in a Card
To celebrate being a Gift of the Year finalist 2026, we are giving one lucky winner a year's supply of Audiobook in a Card.
That's 12 beautfully designed audiobook gifts: one for every month.
Enter your email below to be in with a chance to win.
Competition closes midnight 18th May.
Competition open to UK residents aged 18+. No purchase necessary. Entry via newsletter signup. One entry per person. Closes 18/05/26. Winner selected at random and contacted via email within 5 days. Prize: 12 Audiobook in a Card titles. No cash alternative. Promoter: Spiracle Audiobooks. By entering, you agree to receive marketing emails (unsubscribe anytime).