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.
2012 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
Most Promising Young Designer or Artist
Hannah Dale, designer and founder of Wrendale Designs
Best Cute Range
Born To Stitch from Paper Rose
Best Spring Seasons Range
Patchwork Collection Mother's Day from Laura Darrington Design
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Beaux Chic from Noel Tatt
Best Humorous Range
Traces of Nuts from Hanson White (UKG)
Best Art Range
The Country Set from Wrendale Designs
Best Handmade or Hand-finished Range
Lacie from Paperlink
Best Words and Sentiments Range
Life Is Sweet from Icon Art
Best Children's Range
Juvenile Innovation from Hallmark
Best Male Range
Just Josh from CardMix
Best Wholesale Range
Tres Chic from Simon Elvin
Best Occasions or Relations Range
Buttercups & Clover from Cinnamon Aitch
Best Christmas Box or Pack
Sparkling Ice from Five Dollar Shake
Best Christmas Counter Cards Range
Christmas All Over The World from Five Dollar Shake
Best Photographic Range
1000 Words from Urban Graphic?
Best Licensed Card Range
Angry Birds from Gemma International
Best Giftwrappings Collection
Nina Campbell from Penny Kennedy
Best Retail Calendar
V&A John French Photography from Flame Tree Publishing
?The Henry Cole Classic Award
Eric The Penguin 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
Lynn Tait
