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• Testimonials

  Always Ultra Brand Manager

  "Product of the Year is a very strong endorsement for any product. We are extremely proud that Always Ultra was awarded Product of the Year in 2005 and have used the endorsement in TV copy, In-store POS, Direct Mail and Packaging."

  Always Ultra Brand Manager, Procter and Gamble (UK)

  Ed Uebele, Marketing Director, MARS Petcare

  "The POY seal has significantly helped us increase distribution"

  Ed Uebele, Marketing Director, MARS Petcare (2010 US Winner)

  Herb Sorensen
 TNS Scientific Advisor

  “Most shoppers are unaware that upon entering a store they are presented with some 50,000 items. About 25,000 of those may constitute 5% the store's sales. For brands, Product of the Year is a huge benefit to getting out of that long tail and rising to the top”

  Herb Sorensen
 TNS Scientific Advisor, Shopper

• POY LATEST NEWS

  Jury Day

  Friday, January 20th, 2012 is Jury Day. We wish all of our entrants good luck.

  Friday, January 20^th, 2012 is Jury Day. We wish all of our entrants good luck. Look for the annoucement of who consumers have voted as the most innovative Products of the Year - coming to you soon.

  Last minute entries still being accepted

  Due to a website crash on our final day of accepting entries and a manual form that has a non-functioning fax line on it...we are still accepting entries. Please contact us if you are having trouble reaching us.

  Due to a website crash on our final day of accepting entries and a manual form that has a non-functioning fax line on it...we are still accepting entries. Please contact us if you are having trouble reaching us. Fax 416-764-1721 sandie@productoftheyear.ca adrienne.edgar@rci.rogers.com

  Entries are closed

  Product of the Year is officially closed for entries for the 2012 program, and we are preparing for Jury Day. Good luck to all of our entries! (Oh – if you’ve been on vacation and missed the deadline and really intended to get it done as soon as you returned and are now kicking yourself…let us know right away. Just maybe…)

  Product of the Year is officially closed for entries for the 2012 program, and we are preparing for Jury Day. Good luck to all of our entries! (Oh - if you’ve been on vacation and missed the deadline and really intended to get it done as soon as you returned and are now kicking yourself…let us know right away. Just maybe…)

  Deadline for entries extended to January 6, 2012

  Nothing is better than the gift of time, and that's what we're giving you. Time to reflect on the benefits of a win, and time to get your entry in. Watch for more information...

  Nothing is better than the gift of time, and that's what we're giving you. Time to reflect on the benefits of a win, and time to get your entry in. Watch for more information...

  What's Your Product Innovation Category?

  Need some ideas for what product categories can enter? Here are a few suggestions.

  Need some ideas for what product categories can enter? Here are a few suggestions.

  • healthy snacks (healthy snacks for kids or diabetics or seniors)
  • ethnic foods
  • locally sourced; Canadian made; all Canadian ingredients/materials
  • low sodium/gluten free/ peanut free/ organic/ nut alternative/ dairy alternative/ meat alternative/ sugar alternative
  • food to go/ meals in minutes/ lunch solutions
  • do it yourself (beer/wine; home improvement; canning; hair colouring)
  • socially/environmentally responsible
  • lifestyle/wellness/fitness/ performance
  • supplements; enhancements; replacements
  • grooming products or tools; cleaning up products
  • kitchen or home appliances; gizmos and gadgets
  • gardening; outdoor; leisure
  • household electronics; entertainment; games; educational
  • make my life easier; organize me; inspire me; protect me; remind me products

  Product of the Year champions innovation in whatever form it takes.

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