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.
2021 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
The Lynn Tait Most Promising Young Designer or Artist
Charlotte Mason, senior designer for Woodmansterne Publications
Best Diversity and Inclusion Range
Fierce & Fabulous from The Art File
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Hunky Dory from Paper Salad
Best Art Range
Artisan Days from Pigment
Best Wholesale Range
Shimmer from Kingfisher Cards
Best Humorous Range
Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made a Thing
Best Children’s Range
Hoopla from Paper Salad
Best Licensed Card Range
Explore and Treasure with National Trust from Toasted Crumpet
Best Traditional Words and Sentiments Range
Helen Steiner Rice from UK Greetings
Best Contemporary Words and Sentiments Range
Senti from Emotional Rescue in collaboration with Paper Salad
Best Relations and/or Occasions Range
Words of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
Best Handmade or Hand-finished Range
California Dreaming from Five Dollar Shake
Best Photographic Range
Loose Leashes from Woodmansterne Publications
Best Male Range
Gin & Frolics from Rosie Made a Thing
Best Christmas Counter Range
Rainbow Drops from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Best Christmas Box or Pack
Luxury Christmas Boxed Collection from The Art File
Best Cute Range
Owl’s Nest from Ginger Betty
Best Spring Seasons Range
Rainbow Drops Valentine’s from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Best Giftwrappings Range
Paper Salad from Glick
The Henry Cole Classic Award
The Country Set from Wrendale Designs
Best Service to the Independent Retailer BRONZE Winner
UK Greetings
Best Service to the Independent Retailer SILVER Winner
Woodmansterne Publications
Best Service to the Independent Retailer GOLD Winner
IC&G
Honorary Achievement Award
Paul Taylor, Cardzone
