Not only do the LIMA Awards showcase the best of licensing every year, they also serve as a historical record, offering a brief glimpse of the brands and innovations that have shaped the industry over the last three decades.
With hundreds of entries every year, the competition to make it on the ballot, much less win, is fierce. Those who do win can savor the knowledge that not only will they be celebrated by their peers in the present, their work will also live on in this annal of licensing innovation and achievement.
2023 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
The UK Rising Star Award 2023
Ellie Yarnell
Best Retailer of Preschool Licensing Product (age 0-5)
The Entertainer
Best Retailer of Kids Licensed Products (age 5-16)
Primark
Best Retailer of Adult Licensed Products
HMV
The Radar Award
Lush
Best Overseas Retailer
H&M
Best Licensed Retail Marketing Initiative
Miffy Year Of The Rabbit Campaign With Ichiba
Best Licensed Promotions Campaign
PAW Patrol On A Stroll Campaign With Dogs Trust
Best Licensed Live Event
Peaky Blinders: The Rise immersive theatrical show from The Everywhere Group
Best Licensed Toys or Games Range
Gabbys Dollhouse Collection from Spin Master
Best Licensed Dress-Up Or Partyware
Bluey Party, Balloon and Dress-up Collection from Amscan International
Best Licensed Preschool Apparel or Accessories Range
Peanuts Collection for Primark from Blues Group
Best Licensed Children's Apparel or Accessories Range
Pokémon x Clarks Collection from Clarks
Best Licensed Adult Apparel or Accessories Range
Smiley Originals x ASOS from Somerbond
Best Licensed Written, Listening or Learning Range
Learn With Peppa Range from Ladybird Educational
Best Licensed Paper Products or Stationery Range
Peter Rabbit Pop Up Card Range from Cardology
Best Licensed Giftware Range, Home Décor, Tableware or Housewares Range
The Grinch Cosmetics from Revolution Beauty
Best Licensed Food or Drink Range
PAW Patrol Juice Drinks from Vital-Life Nutraceuticals
The Innovation Award
McDonald's French Fries Crossbody Bag x Loungefly from Funko
Best Sustainable Product
Ben & Jerry's x Tony's Chocoloney Ice Cream and Chocolate Co-Branded Collaboration
Best Preschool Licensed Property (age 0-5)
Bluey
Best Children's or Tween Licensed Property
Barbie
Best Teen or Adult Licensed Property
Stranger Things
Best Gaming Licensed Property
The Pokémon Company International
Best Film Licensed Property
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Best Music or Celebrity Licensed Property
The Rolling Stones
Best Sports Licensed Property
Arsenal Football Club
The Classic Licensed Property Award
Wizarding World
What Kids Love Award
Minecraft
Honorary Achievement Award 2023
Danny & Mark Schweiger Character World Brands
