The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association is now accepting online entries for the 2015 Licensing Excellence Awards.
Entries for the annual awards are due by March 2 and the winners will be announced at the LIMA Awards Ceremony on the first day of Licensing Expo June 9.
All entries will be judged by a panel of licensing experts who will select up to six finalists in each category.
The categories are:
Best Overall License of the Year
Celebrity or Music Program
Celebrity of Music Licensee
Character or Toy Brand Program
Character or Toy Brand Licensee–hard goods
Character or Toy Brand Licensee-soft goods
Film, Television or Entertainment–Animated Program
Film, Television or Entertainment–Animated Licensee, hard goods
Film, Television or Entertainment–Animated Licensee, soft goods
Film, Television or Entertainment–Live-Action Program
Film, Television or Entertainment–Live-Action Licensee, hard goods
Film, Television or Entertainment–Live-Action Licensee, soft goods
Lifestyle: Art, Design or Fashion Program
Lifestyle: Art, Design or Fashion Licensee
Sports or Sports-Themed Entertainment Program
Sports or Sports-Themed Entertainment Licensee
Location-Based or Experiential Initiative
Any licensor, licensee, licensing agent and retailer is eligible to apply; LIMA membership is not required. Click here for the nomination form.