The winners of 2024’s Outdoor Toy Awards have been announced after a weekend of fun, play and testing by a frenzy of feisty fans and critics – 20 plus children aged 3-16. There were 10 categories in the frame with over 70 toys to test.
In addition to the winners in each category there were commended toys plus an overall Gold Award that was given by everyone in attendance after being judged the best in show by the shout-o-meter.
“We’ve managed some national coverage once more and are working on several opportunities as we approach the holidays as well as plenty of social activity to enhance and maximise the awareness of all entries”
Peter Jenkinson
Two others had as much fun as the kids – the awards organisers, Nick Gibbs-McNeil of Kidzcoolit and Toyology’s Peter Jenkinson.
Peter Jenkinson said: “We’ve managed some national coverage once more and are working on several opportunities as we approach the holidays as well as plenty of social activity to enhance and maximise the awareness of all entries.”
Nick Gibbs-McNeil added: “The judging day was such a joy. I’m so pleased that Pete and I decided to change the judging process to the natural habitat of most of these products – the garden. It makes such a difference having children play with them in the way they were intended to be played with. The day was electric, full of laughter and play. And the feedback from the young judges was immensely useful.”
WINNERS
Golden Outdoor Toy Award
Wham-O Slip’N Slide AIR
Climbing & Adventure
Simba Smoby Toys BIG KraXXL The Frame
Sport & Splash Fun
Nautica Pool Surfer
Outdoor Games
Wham-O Game Time! Trac-Ball
Science & Nature
Build Your Own Binoculars
Ride-On
Razor Crazy Cart Shuffle
Trampolines
Sportspower 14ft Outdoor Trampoline with Ladder and Enclosure
Preschool Play
Barbie My First Trampoline
Battle & Blaster Toys
Sambro Paw Patrol Water Blaster Backpack
Tents & Hideaways
Feber recycle Eco House
Flying Toys
Eolo ready-to-fly pop-Up kite
