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.
2007 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
Most Promising Young Designer
Michelle Mildenhall, co founder of Holepunch Cards
Best Cute Range
Wellington from Hallmark Cards
Best Spring Seasons Range
Pizazz Mother's Day from Nigel Quiney Publications
Best Trend, Fun or Graphic Range
Pure Pattern from Pink Pineapple
Best Humorous Range
Have I Got News For You from Cardmix?
Best Art Range
Jasmine from Paperlink
Best Handmade or Hand-finished Range
Fairytale Birthdays from Five Dollar Shake
Best Words and Sentiments Range
Harvest Moon from akadaisy
Best Children's or Juvenile Range
Marzipan Mega Cards from Paper Rose
Best Wholesale Range
Isabel's garden from Simon Elvin
Best Occasions or Relations Range
Buttonz from Cornelius Potts
Best Christmas Box or Pack
Luxury Memento Wreath from Ling Design
Best Christmas Counter Cards Range
A La Mode from Five Dollar Shake
Best Photographic Range
Lifestyles from Pigment Productions
Best Licensed Card Range
Doctor Who from Danilo
Best Giftwrappings Collection
Nina Campbell Collection from Penny Kennedy
The Henry Cole Classic Award
Forever Friends from Hallmark Cards
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 - Ling Design
Honorary Achievement Award
Joint Winners:?Clinton Lewin, group managing director of Clinton Cards. ?Debbie Lewin, product development director of Clinton Cards
