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 UK Rising Star Award 2023

Ellie Yarnell

Best Retailer of Preschool Licensing Product (age 0-5)

The Entertainer

Best Retailer of Kids Licensed Products (age 5-16)

Primark

Best Retailer of Adult Licensed Products

HMV

The Radar Award

Lush

Best Overseas Retailer

H&M

Best Licensed Retail Marketing Initiative

Miffy Year Of The Rabbit Campaign With Ichiba

Best Licensed Promotions Campaign

PAW Patrol On A Stroll Campaign With Dogs Trust

Best Licensed Live Event

Peaky Blinders: The Rise immersive theatrical show from The Everywhere Group

Best Licensed Toys or Games Range

Gabbys Dollhouse Collection from Spin Master

Best Licensed Dress-Up Or Partyware

Bluey Party, Balloon and Dress-up Collection from Amscan International

Best Licensed Preschool Apparel or Accessories Range

Peanuts Collection for Primark from Blues Group

Best Licensed Children's Apparel or Accessories Range

Pokémon x Clarks Collection from Clarks

Best Licensed Adult Apparel or Accessories Range

Smiley Originals x ASOS from Somerbond

Best Licensed Written, Listening or Learning Range

Learn With Peppa Range from Ladybird Educational

Best Licensed Paper Products or Stationery Range

Peter Rabbit Pop Up Card Range from Cardology

Best Licensed Giftware Range, Home Décor, Tableware or Housewares Range

The Grinch Cosmetics from Revolution Beauty

Best Licensed Food or Drink Range

PAW Patrol Juice Drinks from Vital-Life Nutraceuticals

The Innovation Award

McDonald's French Fries Crossbody Bag x Loungefly from Funko

Best Sustainable Product

Ben & Jerry's x Tony's Chocoloney Ice Cream and Chocolate Co-Branded Collaboration

Best Preschool Licensed Property (age 0-5)

Bluey

Best Children's or Tween Licensed Property

Barbie

Best Teen or Adult Licensed Property

Stranger Things

Best Gaming Licensed Property

The Pokémon Company International

Best Film Licensed Property

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Best Music or Celebrity Licensed Property

The Rolling Stones

Best Sports Licensed Property

Arsenal Football Club

The Classic Licensed Property Award

Wizarding World

What Kids Love Award

Minecraft

Honorary Achievement Award 2023

Danny & Mark Schweiger Character World Brands

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