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.
2020 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
The Lynn Tait Most Promising Young Designer or Artist Award
Louise Mulgrew, founder and creative director of Louise Mulgrew
Best Lockdown Range
Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made A Thing
Best Art Range
Safari Party from Louise Mulgrew
Best Wholesale Range
Isabel’s Garden from Simon Elvin
Best Licensed Range
Emma Bridgewater from Woodmansterne Publications
Best Humorous Range
Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made A Thing
Best Children’s Range
Hoopla from Paper Salad
Best Relations and/or Occasions Range
Hey Fresco from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Best Male Range
Elle Bleu from Belly Button Designs
Best Handmade or Hand-Finished Range
Diamond Blush from Five Dollar Shake
Best Photographic Range
Landscape Photographer of The Year from UK Greetings
Best Traditional Words and Sentiments Range
Cherished from Cherry Orchard Publishing
Best Giftwrappings Range
Paper Salad from Glick
Best Contemporary Words and Sentiments Range
Words of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
Best Cute Range
Opal from Woodmansterne Publications
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Treasures from Raspberry Blossom
Best Christmas Counter Range
Christmas Decoration Cards from Jessica Hogarth
Best Christmas Box or Pack Collection
Luxury Boxes from The Art File
Best Spring Seasons Range
Ohh Deer Father’s Day from Ohh Deer
The Henry Cole Classic Award
Virtual Safari from Emotional Rescue
Best Service to the Independent Retailer – Gold Winner
IC&G
Best Service to the Independent Retailer – Silver Winner
Woodmansterne Publications
Best Service to the Independent Retailer – Bronze Winner
UK Greetings
Honorary Achievement Award
Cath Tate
