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.
2009 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
Most Promising Young Designer
Colette Cofie-Cudjoe, designer and founder of Something For The Girl
Best Cute Range
Bluebelle from UKG Camden Graphics
Best Spring Seasons Range
Heartfelt Collection Valentine's from Laura Darrington Design
Best Trend, Fun or Graphic Range
Boy Brands from Hotchpotch
Best Humorous Range
Famous Faces from Takkoda
Best Art Range
Spirit from Paper Rose
Best Handmade or Hand-finished Range
Stardust from Talking Pictures
Best Words and Sentiments Range
Bright Side from Really Good
Best Children's or Juvenile Range
Fantasia Felts from Nigel Quiney Publications
Best Wholesale Range
Paper Wishes from Simon Elvin
Best Occasions or Relations Range
Bright Side from Really Good
Best Christmas Box or Pack
Ice Dreams from Five Dollar Shake
Best Christmas Counter Cards Range
Beyond The Snowfall from Five Dollar Shake
Best Photographic Range
Posies & Petals from Abacus Cards
Best Licensed Card Range
Where's Wally? from Woodmansterne Publications
Best Giftwrappings Collection
Some Of The Nicest Things For Everyday from Emma Bridgewater from Penny Kennedy
Best Retail Calendar 2009
Guinea Pig Games from Icarus Arts Publishing
The Henry Cole Classic Award
Me to You from Carte Blanche Greetings
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Gold Award - Wishing Well Studios
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Silver Award - UK Greetings
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Bronze Award - Hallmark
Honorary Achievement Award
Keith Auty
