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.
2011 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
Most Promising Young Designer
Lucy Richardson, designer and founder of Allihopa
Best Cute Range
Tiddlywinks from Rachel Ellen Designs
Best Spring Seasons Range
The Amy Jane Collection, Valentine's Day from Laura Darrington Design?
Best Trend, Fun or Graphic Range
Lacie from Paperlink
Best Humorous Range
Traces of Nuts from Hanson White (UKG)
Best Art Range
Landscapes from The Art Rooms
?Best Handmade or Hand-finished Range
Ribbon from Janie Wilson
Best Words and Sentiments Range
Lettered from Urban Graphic
Best Children's or Juvenile Range
Fantasia Felts from Nigel Quiney Publications
Best Wholesale Range
Isabel's Garden from Simon Elvins
Best Occasions or Relations Range
Occasions from The Art File
Best Christmas Box or Pack
Sparkling Ice from Five Dollar Shake
Best Christmas Counter Cards Range
Rubies In The Snow from Five Dollar Shake
Best Photographic Range
1000 Words from Urban Graphic
?Best Licensed Card Range
Collins Gem from Woodmansterne Publications
Best Giftwrappings Collection
Paper Salad from Glick
Best Retail Calendar
V&A John French Photography from Flame Tree Publishing
The Henry Cole Classic Award
Medici Cards Blue Label from The Great British Card Company
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Gold Award - UK Greetings
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Silver Award - Nigel Quiney Publications
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Bronze Award - Noel Tatt Group
Honorary Achievement Award
Giles Andreae
