Licensing Awards 2018 Announce Winners

Winners of the Licensing Awards 2018 were announced on Tuesday evening at The Grosvenor Hotel in London.

February 14, 2019

The awards ceremony, sponsored by Brand Licensing Europe and supported by LIMA, was hosted by comedian Rory Bremner. Ceremony guests were welcomed by Acamar Films’ Bing and Flop before walking through an entranceway commemorating 60 years of Barbie. Prior to the show, guests saw the world licensing premiere of “Moon and Me” from Sutikki.

“These awards exist only because of you, whether you are a retailer, a licensor, licensee or a supplier,” says Jakki Brown, joint managing director, Max Publishing. “Licensing, to be successful, needs everyone to work together. This event–the largest licensing awards event in the world–is a testament to your collective flair, commitment and passion.”

The winners of The Licensing Awards 2018 are:

Retail

LIMA U.K. Rising Star Award: Tasmyn Knight, licensing associate, U.K., Cartoon Network Enterprises
Best Retailer Of Preschool Licensed Products (Age Group 0-5) (sponsored by eOne):Tesco
Best Retailer Of Kids’ Licensed Products (Age Group 5-16) (sponsored by NBC Universal): Primark
Best Retailer Of Adult Licensed Products (sponsored by Warner Bros. Consumer Products): HMV Retail
The Radar Award – for retailers who have upped their licensing activities in the last year (sponsored by DHX Media): Selfridges
Best Licensed Retail Execution Award (sponsored by Centum Books): Paddington at Marks and Spencer
Top Retailer Award (sponsored by Mattel): Tesco

Product

Best Licensed Toys Or Games Range (sponsored by BBC Studios):
Jurassic World
from Mattel
Best Licensed Food Or Drink Range (sponsored by Rainbow Productions): Thomas and Friends Collection from Kinnerton
Best Licensed Dress-Up Or Partyware (sponsored by Beano Studios): Roald Dahl Collection for F&F at Tesco from R H Smith & Sons (Smiffys)
Best Licensed Preschool Apparel Range (0-5 Years)(sponsored by Nickelodeon): Tiny Tatty Teddy Baby Range for Primark from Paul Dennicci
Best Licensed Children’s Apparel Range (sponsored by Hasbro): Mickey Mouse Teen Collection for M&Co from Fashion U.K.
Best Licensed Adult Apparel Range (sponsored by Fox Consumer Products): “Rick and Morty” Collection for HMV from CID
Best Licensed Written, Listening Or Learning Range (sponsored by Those Licensing People): “
PAW Patrol” Treasure Cove Stories
from Centum Books
Best Licensed Giftware Range (sponsored by Penguin Ventures, Penguin Random House): Classic Winnie the Pooh Collection from Rainbow Designs
Best Licensed Home Décor, Tableware Or Housewares Range (sponsored by Spring & Autumn Fair): Classic Mickey Art Collection from Pyramid International
Best Licensed Paper Products Or Stationery Range (sponsored by Boat Rocker Rights):
Mr. Men and Little Miss
Range from Moonpig
The Innovation Award (sponsored by Cartoon Network): DC Superheroes Foundmi Range from Bioworld International

Property

Best Preschool Licensed Property (Age Group 0-5)(sponsored by Character World): “PAW Patrol”
Best Children’s Or Tween Licensed Property (Age Group 5-12) (sponsored by Misirli U.K.): L.O.L. Surprise
Best Teen Or Adult Licensed Property (sponsored by Global Brands Group Apparel & Accessories):
Harry Potter
Best Literary Or Design/Illustration Licensed Property (sponsored by Hachette Children’s Group): The Roald Dahl Story Company
Best Film Licensed Property (sponsored by Pyramid International):
Marvel Avengers: Infinity War
Best Music Or Celebrity Licensed Property (sponsored by Danilo Promotions): The Beatles
Best Sports Licensed Property (sponsored by Funko): Liverpool Football Club The Classic
Licensed Property Award (sponsored by GB eye): “Peppa Pig”
Best Licensing Marketing Communications Award 2018 (sponsored by Brand Licensing Europe): Roald Dahl’s Halloween with The Eden Project
Honorary Achievement Award (sponsored by Sambro): Keith Chapman