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.
2013 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
Most Promising Young Designer or Artist
Helen Wallace
Best Cute Range
Gorgeous from Blue Eyed Sun
Best Spring Seasons Range
Stardust Mother's Day from Janie Wilson
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Piano - The Keys of Life from Hammond Gower
Best Humorous Range
Genius from Woodmansterne Publications
Best Art Range
The Country Set from Wrendale Design
Best Art Range
The Country Set from Wrendale Design
Best Handmade or Hand-finished Range
Handstamped from Emmeline Webb
Best Words and Sentiments Range
Therese Sennerholt from Lagom Design
Best Children's Range
Wobbly Eyed from Stripey Cats Cards
Best Male Range
Trinkets + Trumpets from The Art File
Best Wholesale Range
Special Occasions from Hambledon Studios
Best Occasions or Relations Range
Platinum from Belly Button Designs
Best Christmas Box or Pack
Luxury Christmas Cottage for Waitrose from UK Greetings
Best Christmas Counter Cards Range
Starlight and Snowfall from Five Dollar Shake
Best Photographic Range
1000 Words from Urban Graphic
Best Licensed Card Range
Laser Cut Cards from Danilo
Best Giftwrappings Collection
Happy Jackson from Penny Kennedy
Best Retail Calendar
V&A John French Photography from Flame Tree Publishing
The Henry Cole Classic Award
Second Nature Pop Ups from Second Nature
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Gold Award - UK Greetings
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Silver Award - Noel Tatt
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Bronze Award - Nigel Quiney Publications
Honorary Achievement Award
Beth Genower and Matt Genower, co-founders of Five Dollar Shake
