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.
2017 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
The Lynn Tait Most Promising Young Designer or Artist Award
Louise Tiler
Best Children's Range
Animal Magic from Janie Wilson
Best Christmas Counter Range
Christmas Edged In Gold from Five Dollar Shake
Best Christmas Box or Pack
Paloma Christmas Box from Belly Button Designs
Best Traditional Words & Sentiments Range
Heart Story from Hallmark
Best Contemporary Words & Sentiments Range
Every Picture from Icon
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Flair from Hotchpotch
Best Handmade or Hand-Finished Range
Magic Box from Forever Cards
Best Photographic Range
B&W Photo from The Proper Mail Company
Best Humorous Range
Cloud Nine from Redback Cards
Best Art Range
Jungle Tumble from Louise Mulgrew Designs
Best Licensed Range
Ladybird Books for Grown-ups from Danilo
Best Giftwrappings Range
Stephanie Dyment from Glick
Best Male Range
Geronimo from The Art File
Best Wholesale Range
Ritzy from Simon Elvin
Best Relations or Occasions Range
Postco from Lagom
Best Spring Seasons Range
All My Love Valentine's from Stop The Clock Design
Best Cute Range
Stripey Dogs from Stripey Cats
The Henry Cole Classic Award
Pizazz from Nigel Quiney Publications?
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
International Cards and Gifts (IC&G) - Gold Award
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
Noel Tatt - Silver Award
Best Service To The Independent Retailer
UK Greetings - Bronze Award
Honorary Achievement Award
Rod Schragger and Trevor Schragger
