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.
2019 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
Best Retailer of Preschool Licensed Products
Sainsbury’s Argos
Best Retailer of Kids’ Licensed Products
Primark
Best Retailer of Adult Licensed Products
Primark
The Radar Award
Home Bargains
Best Licensed Retail Marketing Initiative
National Geographic Photo Ark Collection At Clarks
Top Retailer Award
Primark
Best Licensed Toys or Games Range
Harry Potter Wizarding World from Lego
Best Licensed Food or Drink Range
The Snowman Confectionery Collection from Rose Marketing
Best Licensed Dress-Up or Partyware
Barbie 60th Anniversary Set from R H Smith & Sons (Smiffys)
Best Licensed Preschool Apparel Range
Peter Rabbit Collection for M&Co from Paul Dennicci
Best Licensed Children’s Apparel Range
National Geographic Footwear Collection from Clarks
Best Licensed Adult Apparel Range
Hello Kitty Collection from ASOS and Sanrio
Best Licensed Written, Listening or Learning Range
Toy Story Personalised Collection from Signature Gifts
Best Licensed Giftware Range
Mary Poppins Accessories from Difuzed
Best Licensed Home Décor, Tableware or Housewares Range
Friends Homewares from Pyramid International
Best Licensed Paper Products or Stationery Range
Disney Faces Collection from UK Greetings
The Innovation Award
Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak from Wow! Stuff
Best Preschool Licensed Property
Peppa Pig
Best Children’s or Tween Licensed Property
Harry Potter
Best Teen or Adult Licensed Property
Emoji Company
Best Gaming Licensed Property
Fortnite
Best Film Licensed Property
Toy Story 4
Best Music or Celebrity Licensed Property
Rolling Stones
Best Sports Licensed Property
England Football and Lionesses
Best Classic Licensed Property
The Snowman
Best Licensed Promotions
Incredibles 2 Campaign with Plenty (Agency: Blue Chip Marketing & Essity
Honorary Achievement Award
Patrick Bailey
LIMA International UK Rising Star Award
Laura Kane, Founder, My Icon Story
