#StoryGivesBack Winners 2026
The votes are in! We’re excited to reveal this year’s #StoryGivesBack winners. Over the past few weeks, our visitors have voted for their favourite new and small event suppliers, and the results are finally here.
These talented suppliers will receive a free stand at this year’s London Christmas Party Show at Protein Studios, showcasing the creativity and passion driving the next wave in our industry.
Let’s meet our 2026 winners…
SweetDoughThings provide interactive, experiential treat experiences for events, combining healthier, free-from sweet treats with playful, memorable activations. From corporate events to community gatherings, their setups including candy carts and bespoke tastings, create engaging moments that delight guests, encourage social interaction, and leave a lasting impression.
Founder Gbemi commented, “We’re absolutely delighted to have been selected as a winner of the #StoryGivesBack initiative. As a small, purpose-led brand, opportunities like this are truly meaningful, they create space for businesses like ours to be seen, to connect, and to grow. We’re so grateful to be part of a platform that champions emerging brands, and we’re really looking forward to bringing SweetDoughThings to the London Christmas Party Show”.
Aces High delivers corporate team-building workshops using poker to develop negotiation, risk management, and decision-making skills. Designed for beginners and with no gambling, sessions offer a fun, inclusive introduction to Texas Hold’em, focusing on reading the room, asserting value, and staying composed under pressure. Their 3-hour mobile workshops host 6 – 60+ participants, with professional dealers and premium equipment. Founder Jo Living also offers engaging talks on applying poker lessons to communication, body language, and high-performance thinking.
Aces High commented, “Aces High are absolutely thrilled to be selected as a winner of the #StoryGivesBack initiative for the London Christmas Party Show 2026. At Aces High, we’re all about creating fun, high-impact poker experiences that build confidence, connection, and strategic thinking – so we’re super excited to share that with a wider audience. Huge thanks for the support from Story and everyone that voted for us. We can’t wait to bring something special to Christmas parties in 2026!”.
A huge congratulations to our winners, we can’t wait to see you showcase your innovative offerings at this year’s Show.
Thank you so much to everyone who voted for this year’s winners and thank you to all the amazing event suppliers who entered. We had some fantastic event suppliers apply for this year’s initiative that we would also like to mention:
#StoryGivesBack will return for the London Sumer Event Show, so speak to a member of the team today to be considered for our next Show!
