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.
2018 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
The Lynn Tait Most Promising Young Designer Or Artist Award
Emma Pearce, senior designer for Hotchpotch
Best Children's Range
Party Popper from Cinnamon Aitch
Best Christmas Counter Range
Festive Friends from The Handcrafted Card Company
Best Christmas Box or Pack
Christmas Houses from The Art File
Best Traditional Words & Sentiments Range
Symbols of Love from UK Greetings
Best Contemporary Words and Sentiments Range
More Glitter!!! from Counting Stars
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Brush Strokes from Stop The Clock Design
Best Handmade or Hand-Finished Range
Paper Kisses from Janie Wilson
Best Photographic Range
Say It from CardMix
Best Humorous Range
Holy Flaps from Redback Cards
Best Art Range
David Doran from U Studio Design
?Best Licensed Card Range
Ladybird Books for Grown-ups from Danilo
Best Giftwrapping Range
Stephanie Dyment from Glick
Best Male Range
Jamboree from Paper Salad
Best Wholesale Range
Cherished Moments from Regal Publishing
Best Relations and Occasions Range
Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made a Thing
Best Spring Seasons
Father's Day Collection from Sooshichacha
Best Cute Range
Zoo Lane from Paper Salad
The Henry Cole Classic Award
The Bright Side from Really Good
Best Service to the Independent Retailer
Bronze. Noel Tatt
Best Service to the Independent Retailer
Silver. UK Greetings
Best Service to the Independent Retailer
Gold. IC&G
Honorary Achievement Award
Ged Mace
