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.
2004 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
Most Promising Young Designer
Tracy Colliston of Gibson Hanson Graphics
Best Handmade Or Hand-Finished Range
Wedding and Anniversary for Marks & Spencer from Tigerprint
Best Photographic Range
Evie Handmade from Lello
Best Licensed Card Range
Winnie the Pooh Keepsakes from Gemma International
Best Cute Range
Elliot and Buttons from Gibson Hanson Graphics
Best Wholesale Range
Isabel's Garden from Simon Elvin
Best Christmas Counter Range
Cool Yule from Second Nature
Best Words Or Sentiments Range
More Than Words from Carlton Cards
Best Trend, Fun Or Graphic Range
Pandora's Pots from White Cotton Cards
Best Giftwrap Range
Spectrum from Collage
Best Christmas Box Or Pack
Lenticular Tree for Marks & Spencer from Tigerprint
Best Fine Art Range
Gadgies & Gals from Washington Green Card Company
Best Occasions Or Relations Range
Truly Scrumptious - Gibson Hanson Graphics
Best Humorous Range?
Maggie & Ron from Gibson Hanson Graphics
Best Spring Seasons
Handmade Mother's Day for Marks & Spencer from Tigerprint
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Gold Award - Wishing Well Studios
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Silver Award - Gibson Greetings
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Bronze Award - Carte Blanche Greetings
Honorary Achievement Award
Peter Reichwald, managing director of Paper House
