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2026 KIDS' TIME STAR statuettes awarded
17 February 2026
The gala of the International Trade Fair of Toys and Products for Parents and Children KIDS' TIME 2026 was the culmination of the first day of meetings of the children's industry at Targi Kielce. Kids' Time Star statuettes were awarded for the best products presented at the fair, as well as Top Design awards for stand design and distinctions from the "Branża Dziecięca" [child products and services business sector] magazine. We also celebrated the anniversary of MARKO.
Best Products – Kids' Time Star 2026
The competition jury, chaired by Urszula Kaszubowska, selected the winners of the Kids' Time Star 2026 statuettes across several categories.
Awards and accolades were presented to:
- TESCAS – for Alilo CocoNap W1 (children's products)
- MARKO – for the BeSafe Beyond² System (car seats)
- SMALL BLUE DOT – for TOSSIT Darts (games)
- "Our Bookstore" Publishing House – for the game "Feluś and Gucio play in pairs" (games for the youngest)
- MARKO – for the Magic HEKA Diaper Basket (planet-friendly product)
- TACTIC GAMES – for the HERO Wooden Toys series (construction toys)
- ADAMEX BABY – for the COMO stroller (strollers)
- AME GROUP – for BiBi Sensory Puzzles (0–3 years)
- MARIO – for the doll set “Dolls of the World” by Paola Reina (3+)
- TUBAN TRADE – for the Multisensory Box (creative sets)
- CONNETIX TILES – for CONNETIX PRO 70 Piece Construction Set (blocks)
The best expo stands – Top Design
The gala honours companies that presented their brands exceptionally during the fair.
Top Design for an attractive and interesting stand arrangement were presented to
Nines, Hanna Plastic, Yingzhi Home Appliances, Tescas, Klupś and CzuCzu.
TOP DESIGN awards for original and modern style of trade fair presentation went to:
Connetix and Carrello.
35th anniversary of MARKO
A special moment of the gala was the celebration of the 35th anniversary of MARKO – a longtime partner of the KIDS' TIME Expo. Since 1991, the company has been actively co-creating the children's products market, ensuring the safety and development of the industry. The company’s owner, Janusz Musioł, received commemorative congratulations.
Branża Dziecięca Culmination
The gala culminated in the presentation of awards from the "Children's Industry" magazine, underscoring the importance of cooperation between the industry media and the children's sector.
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