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THE UK RISING STAR AWARD FINALISTS
This is a Licensing International UK award. The award is designed to recognise excellence among junior industry professionals in the United Kingdom under the age of 35.
Thomas Dimech, Senior Retail and Brand Manager, Retail Monster
Gemma Fitzgibbon, Licensing Manager, Funko EMEA
Rakhee Ghelani, Category Manager – Beauty and Care, Universal Products & Experiences
Oliver Gilding, Exclusive Brands Manager, Iceland
Donovan De Klerk, Global Licensing Manager, Exquisite Gaming
Max Pilcher, FMCG & Hardlines, Consumer Products Coordinator EMEA, Mattel
Leigh Simpson, Global Licensing Manager, Arsenal Football Club
Melissa Tudor, Creative Director, Fanattik
Ellie Yarnell, Head of Buying, Vanilla Underground
BEST LICENSED RETAIL MARKETING INITIATIVE
Disney100 Where the Magic Began Campaign with Asda/George
Elf Have your Elf a Merry Christmas Campaign with Asda
Gabby’s Dollhouse: Gabby on the Go! Campaign with Smyths Toys
Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Initiative with the Natural History Museum
Miffy Year of the Rabbit Campaign with Ichiba
Mr Men Little Miss Comic Relief Campaign with TK Maxx
PAW Patrol Aqua Pups STA Campaign with Character.com
Pokémon Bus Party Tour with Smyths Toys
The World of Peter Rabbit Easter 2023 Campaign with Marks & Spencer
BEST LICENSED PROMOTIONS CAMPAIGN
Care Bears Churros Campaign with The Knot Churros
Little Miss Waste Less Promotion with Ecover
The Paddington Bear Afternoon Tea Tour from Brigit’s Bakery (Agency: Inspires Marketing)
PAW Patrol on a Stroll Campaign with Dogs Trust
PAW Patrol Swimming Awards with the Swimming Teachers Association
Peppa Pig X Cleaner Seas Project X Twinkl Celebrate World Oceans Day Campaign with George@Asda
Tom Gates’ BRILLIANT Back To School Doodle Competition with Crayola
BEST LICENSED LIVE EVENT
F1 Arcade in St Paul’s London from Kindred Concepts
The Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse on the Blackpool Seafront from Merlin Entertainments
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience at Arley from Ravenswood Experiences
Jurassic World: The Exhibition at Excel London from Cityneon
Peaky Blinders: The Rise live immersive theatrical show from Immersive Everywhere
Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure at Blenheim Palace from Histrionic Productions
SAW Escape Experience London from Path Entertainment (TPEG)
Stranger Things: The Experience in London from Fever
Wallace & Gromit A Grand Way Out at Bristol from Locked In A Room
The Wondrous Worlds of Roald Dahl Festival of Light at Longleat from Longleat
BEST RETAILER OF PRESCHOOL LICENSED PRODUCTS (AGE GROUP 0-5)
Asda
B&M
Character.com
The Entertainer
Home Bargains
Morrisons
Smyths Toys
BEST RETAILER OF KIDS’ LICENSED PRODUCTS (AGE GROUP 5-16)
Asda
Character.com
Claire’s
The Entertainer
Marks and Spencer
Primark
Smyths Toys
BEST RETAILER OF ADULT LICENSED PRODUCTS
Asda
ASOS
Forbidden Planet
Game
HMV
Primark
TruffleShuffle
THE RADAR AWARD
Card Factory
Get Trend
John Lewis
Lush
My 1st Years
Studio
TK Maxx
BEST OVERSEAS RETAILER
Aldi
Bershka
H&M
Lidl
Pull & Bear
Urban Outfitters
Zara
BEST LICENSED TOYS OR GAMES RANGE
Disney Mini Brands Capsules from Zuru
Gabby’s Dollhouse Collection from Spin Master
The Gruffalo Wooden Toy Range for Primark from Fizz Creations
Hey Duggee Transforming Space Rocket from Golden Bear Toys
Indiana Jones Range from Funko Games
Marvel Nanopods from Wow! Stuff
Peppa Pig Boat Adventure Set from Tomy UK
Pokémon x Squishmallows Collection from Jazwares
Super Mario Bros. Movie Figures from Jakks Pacific
Super Mario Pop Up from Tomy UK
Wizarding World Range from LEGO
BEST LICENSED DRESS-UP OR PARTYWARE RANGE
Barbie Party Box for Claire’s from Christy’s by Design
Barbie UV Colour Change Mermaid Costume from Rubies Masquerade
Bluey Party, Balloon and Dress-up Collection from Amscan
Gigantosaurus Deluxe Costume Range from Smiffys
Little Mermaid Movie Classic Ariel from Disguise
Peter Rabbit Classic Paper Tableware for Sainsbury’s from Smiffys
Pokémon Party, Balloon and Dress-up Collection from Amscan
Spidey & His Amazing Friends Preschool Costumes from Rubies Masquerade
SpongeBob SquarePants Frenzy Suit from OppoSuits
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Tabard from Christy’s by Design
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Costume Collection from Rubies Masquerade
BEST LICENSED PRESCHOOL APPAREL OR ACCESSORIES RANGE (0-5 YEARS)
Bluey Collection from Aykroyd & Sons/Roy Lowe
Disney Classic Baby Range for Character.com from TDP
Elf Infant and Preschool Range from George@Asda
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant SS23 Range from JoJo Maman Bébé
Paddington Collection for F+F at Tesco from Blues Group
PAW Patrol 3D Apparel and Footwear Range from Vanilla Underground
PAW Patrol Aqua Pups Collection for Character.com from Aykroyd & Sons
Peanuts Collection for Primark from Blues Group
Peter Rabbit Collection from Blade & Rose
Peppa Pig Hair Accessories Collection from Hunter Price International
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt for TU Clothing from Blues Group
BEST LICENSED CHILDREN’S APPAREL OR ACCESSORIES RANGE
Barbie Christmas Collection from The Very Group
Flower Fairies Gucci Kids Love Parade from Gucci
Hello Kitty Kids Shoes and Accessories from Adidas
Jurassic World Children’s Collection from Marks and Spencer
LEGO x H&M Collection from H&M
Nintendo Collection for Next from Fashion UK
Paddington Collection for Tu Clothing from Aykroyd & Sons
Pokémon x Clarks Collection from Clarks
Minecraft Legends Collection for George@Asda from Bioworld International
Minecraft x Puma AW22 Collection from Puma
Wizarding World Children’s Collection from Marks and Spencer
BEST LICENSED ADULT APPAREL OR ACCESSORIES RANGE
FIFA Historic World Cups (FIFA Classics) Collection from Poetic Brands
Grinch Collection for Asda from Cooneen
Hot Wheels x Sean Wotherspoon Apparel, Accessories and Footwear from Adidas
LEGO x Adidas Superstar Footwear from Adidas
Paddington Bear x Signare Woven Tapestry Range from AC Jade Trading
Peanuts Collection for Primark from Brand Alliance
Pusheen Apparel and Accessories Collection from Vanilla Underground
Minecraft Collection from Burberry
Netflix Collection from Lacoste
Smiley Originals x ASOS from Somerbond
Tommy x Miffy Apparel Collection from Tommy Hilfiger
BEST LICENSED WRITTEN, LISTENING OR LEARNING RANGE
The Adventures of Paddington from HarperCollins UK
Alphablocks Phonics Fun from Trends UK
Bluey Publishing Range from Ladybird
Hey Duggee Press, Play and Party Sticky Stick from Golden Bear
Learn With Peppa Range from Ladybird
Minecraft Publishing Range from Farshore, HarperCollins UK
Mr. Men Little Miss Range from Farshore, HarperCollins UK
PAW Patrol Audio Cards from Yoto
Peter Rabbit Publishing Range from Puffin
Thomas & Friends Limited Edition Packs from Story House Egmont
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Tonie Audio Character from Tonies
BEST LICENSED PAPER PRODUCTS OR STATIONERY RANGE
BBC Springwatch Greeting Card Collection from Abacus Cards
Bluey Calendar and Greeting Card Collection from Danilo Promotions
Disney D100 Sketch Quotes Greeting Card Collection from UK Greetings
Eden Project x Papergang Stationery Selection Box from Ohh Deer
Elmer the Elephant Children’s Stationery from Robert Frederick
Heinz Greeting Card Collection from Tache Crafts
Mr Men and Little Miss Advent Calendar from A2V Trade
The National Gallery Master Painting Photo Upload Range from Moonpig
Peter Rabbit Pop Up Card Range from Cardology
Pokémon Besties Range from Blueprint Collections
Transformers AR Stamp Collection from Royal Mail
BEST LICENSED GIFTWARE RANGE, HOME DÉCOR, TABLEWARE OR HOUSEWARES RANGE
Disney100 Limited Edition Collection from Mad Beauty
Disney The Nightmare Before Christmas Collection from Abysse Corp
Grinch Cosmetics from Revolution Beauty
Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Collection from Fanattik
Me to You AW22 Collection from Home Bargains
Original Stormtrooper Collection from Nemesis Now
Peppa Pig Collection from Bamboo Bamboo
Sonic Cable Guy Phone and Controller Holder from EXG Pro
The Snowman Musical Soft Toy from Rainbow Designs
Squishmallows Range from Character World
Stranger Things Hellfire Club Range from Pyramid International
Swizzels Love Hearts Plush Gifts from Posh Paws
BEST LICENSED FOOD OR DRINK RANGE
Arsenal Pitch Infused Limited Edition Gin and Vodka Liquer Cracker Set from Bohemian Brands
Beatrix Potter Collection from Biscuiteers
Elton John Pianoman Truffles from Charbonnel et Walker
Harry Potter Hedwig Hollow White Chocolate Hand Decorated Owl for Marks & Spencer from Kinnerton
Lord of the Rings Pale Ale for Tesco from Brewdog
Me to You Collection for B&M from Kimm & Miller
Natural History Museum Dinosaur Poo from Crème D’Or
Paw Patrol Juice Drinks from Vital-Life Nutraceuticals
Peppa Pig Multivitamin Drinks from Whatever Brands
SpongeBob SquarePants Frozen Potato Shapes from Iceland Foods
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Toddler Snack Range from Ella’s Kitchen
THE INNOVATION AWARD
CoComelon JJ’s Musical Freeze Dance Boots from Wow! Stuff
Disney x Moonpig Licensed Flower Range
Finding Nemo Diving Goggles Wash Bag from Half Moon Bay
Jurassic World Real FX Baby Blue Dinosaur from Wow! Stuff
McDonald’s French Fries Crossbody Bag x Loungefly from Funko
Peppa Pig Playmat Backpack from William Lamb Group
Super Mario Bath Soap Confetti Cannon from H&A
Super Mario Bros. Movie Bath and Body Collection from LUSH
Super Mario Bros. Movie Fire Breathing Bowser from Jakks Pacific
Transformers Limited Edition Flagship Optimus Prime from Robosen Technologies
Wallace & Gromit Build Your Own Rocket from Build Your Own
BEST SUSTAINABLE LICENSED PRODUCT
The Ashmolean Museum The Treasured Collection Paint Range from Graphenstone Paints
BBC Children in Need Sportacular Collectibles from Louis Kennedy
Ben & Jerry’s x Tony’s Chocolonely Ice Cream and Chocolate Co-Branded Collaboration
National Trust Footwear Collection from Moshulu
PAW Patrol Clean & Soft Range from Naturally Tribal Skincare
PAW Patrol Magazine from Story House Egmont
Minions YAZOO KiDS Milk Drinks from FrieslandCampina
Room on the Broom Pop-out Playset from Play Press
Super Mario Bros. Movie Bath and Body Collection from LUSH
WWF Grasslands Collection from Tesco
BEST PRESCHOOL LICENSED PROPERTY (AGE GROUP 0-5)
Bing
Bluey
CoComelon
Elmer the Elephant
Gabby’s Dollhouse
The Gruffalo
Hey Duggee
Paddington
PAW Patrol
Peppa Pig
Peter Rabbit
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
BEST CHILDREN’S OR TWEEN LICENSED PROPERTY (AGE GROUP 5-12)
Barbie
Emoji
The Grinch
Jurassic World
Lilo & Stitch
L.O.L. Surprise!
Marvel Universe
Miraculous
My Little Pony
Transformers
Wizarding World
BEST TEEN OR ADULT LICENSED PROPERTY
Barbie
Care Bears
Friends
The Grinch
Peaky Blinders
Peanuts
Pusheen
Smiley
Squishmallows
Stranger Things
Wednesday
Wizarding World
BEST GAMING LICENSED PROPERTY
Among Us
Atari
Call of Duty
Fall Guys
Fortnite
Minecraft
Pokémon
Roblox
Sonic the Hedgehog
Super Mario
Warhammer
Xbox
BEST FILM LICENSED PROPERTY
Avatar The Way of Water
Black Panther Wakanda Forever
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3
Jurassic World Dominion
Lightyear
The Little Mermaid
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Rise of the Teenage Ninja Turtles Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
BEST MUSIC OR CELEBRITY LICENSED PROPERTY
The Beatles
Billie Faiers
Ed Sheeran
Elton John
Frankie Bridge
Gorillaz
Grateful Dead
Iron Maiden
Mrs Hinch
The Rolling Stones
Style Sisters
BEST SPORTS LICENSED PROPERTY
Arsenal Football Club
The Football Association
Formula 1
Liverpool Football Club
Manchester City Football Club
Manchester United Football Club
NBA
NFL
NFL Players Association
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
THE CLASSIC LICENSED PROPERTY AWARD
This award is for properties that have stood the test of time (with at least a decade of licensing activity). The winner will join previous winners in The Licensing Classics Hall of Fame. Previous year’s winners are Barbie, The Beano, Paddington, Peppa Pig, Peter Rabbit, Pokémon, Mickey Mouse, Miffy, The Snowman, Star Wars, Thomas & Friends and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
This year’s finalists are:
Hello Kitty
In the Night Garden
Me to You
Moomin
Mr. Men and Little Miss
The Roald Dahl Story Company
Sesame Street
The Smurfs
SpongeBob SquarePants
Teletubbies
Wallace & Gromit
Wizarding World
WHAT KIDS LOVE AWARD
This is the only consumer award in The Licensing Awards, in collaboration with kids’ market intelligence specialist The Insights Family.
Bluey
Fortnite
Minecraft
PAW Patrol
Peppa Pig
Pokémon
Roblox
The Simpsons
Sonic the Hedgehog
SpongeBob SquarePants
Stranger Things
Super Mario Classic
HONORARY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
There are no finalists announced for this prestigious award. It will be given to someone in recognition of their contribution to the industry.
We’re sorry, but the submission period for the 2020 Hall of Fame nominations has closed.
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