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.
2023 AWARDS WINNERS & PHOTO GALLERY
The Lynn Tait Most Promising Young Designer or Artist 2023
Stephanie Davies
Best Diversity and Inclusion Range
Two Finger Salute from Heyyy Cards
Best Humorous Range
Holy Flaps from Redback Cards
Best Licensed Card Range
Emma Bridgewater from Woodmansterne Publications
But Christmas Counter Range
Christmas Collection from Louise Mulgrew
Best Christmas Box or Pack
Christmas Luxury Collection from Ling Design
Best Cute Range
Bear from The Art File
Best Contemporary Words & Sentiments range
Emosh from Emotional Rescue in collaboration with Paper Salad
Best Traditional Words & Sentiments Range
Female Relations from UK Greetings
Best Art Range
Art Range from Ohh Deer
Best Photographic Range
A Daily Cloud from Brainbox Candy
Best Children's Range
Fantabulous from Raspberry Blossom
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Hunky Dory from Paper Salad
Best 3D, Handmade or Hand-finished Range
Miniature World from Alloy Design
Best Male Range
I'mPressed from Heyyy Cards
Best Relations and/or Occasions Range
Stargazing from Five Dollar Shake
Best Spring Seasons Range
Bloom Seedstick Mother's Day from Stormy Knight
Best Wholesale Range
Pixels from Kingfisher Cards
Best Giftwrappings Range
Louise Mulgrew from Glick Gift Packaging
The Henry Cole Classic Award
Photocaptions from Cath Tate Cards
Best Service To The Independent Retailer - Bronze Winner
Dandelion Stationery
Best Service To The Independent Retailer - Silver Winner
Noel Tatt
Best Service To The Independent Retailer - Gold Winner
IC&G
Honorary Achievement Award
David Greaves, Emotional Rescue
