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.
2016 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
Most Promising Young Designer or Artist
Sara Miller
Best Cute Range
Sausage Dog from Sooshichacha
Best Spring Seasons Range
Love You More Valentine's Day from Stop The Clock Design
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Tropicana from Second Nature
Best Humorous Range
Gin + Frolics from Rosie Made A Thing
Best Art Range
Landmarks from I Drew This
Best Handmade or Hand-finished Range
Silver Leaf from Janie Wilson
Best Contemporary Words and Sentiments Range
Words of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
Best Traditional Words and Sentiments Range
Gibson Core Line from UK Greetings
Best Children's Range
Facematt Funimals from Brainbox Candy
Best Male Range
Geronimo from The Art File
Best Wholesale Range
Gold Female Contemporary from Hambledon
Best Occasions or Relations Range
Paper Diamonds Deluxe from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Best Christmas Box or Pack
Paloma from Belly Button Designs
Best Christmas Counter Cards Range
Christmas Keepsakes from Rachel Ellen Designs
Best Photographic Range
1000 Words from U Studio
Best Licensed Card Range
Star Wars: The Force Awakens from Hallmark?
Best Giftwrappings Collection
Neon Revolution from Glick
The Henry Cole Classic Award
Rainbow Cards from Ling Design (Swan Mill Paper Company)
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Gold Award - International Cards and Gifts
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Silver Award - Noel Tatt
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Bronze Award - UK Greetings
Honorary Achievement Award
Gary Rowley, CEO of UK Greetings
