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.
2006 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
Best Trend, Fun or Graphic Range
Vinyl Collection from Tom n Ellie
Best Occasions or Relations Range
Giddy from Woodmansterne Publications
Best Spring Seasons Range
Mother's Day Kitch n Sync from Five Dollar Shake
Best Handmade or Hand-finished Range
Fairytale Birthdays from Five Dollar Shake
Best Humorous Range
Violent Veg from Carte Blanche
Best Humorous Range
Violent Veg from Carte Blanche
Best Art Range?
Sculpture from The Art File
Best Licensed Range
Have I Got News For You from Cardmix
Best Words and Sentiments Range
Soul Whispers from Soul
Best Children's or Juvenile Range
Marzipan from Paper Rose
Best Wholesale Range
Isabel's garden from Simon Elvin
Best Christmas Box or Pack
Photographic Umbrellas Christmas Pack for Marks & Spencer from Tigerprint
Best Christmas Counter Cards Range
Enchanted Christmas from Five Dollar Shake
Best Photographic Range
National Geographic from Medici
Best Giftwrappings Collection
Hot Pink from Tigerprint
Best Cute Range
Story Cards from Rachel Ellen Designs
Most Promising Young Designer
Claire Hocking, junior designer for Woodmansterne
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Gold Award - Wishing Well Studios?
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Silver Award - Gibson Hanson Graphics
?Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Bronze Award - Hallmark
Honorary Achievement Award
Chris Dyson, joint managing director of Cardgains
