LIMA Unveils Award FinalistsLIMA Unveils Award Finalists
The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association has unveiled the finalists for its annual International Licensing Excellence awards.
April 6, 2018

Winners of the annual Licensing Excellence awards will be announced at Licensing Expo.
The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association has unveiled the finalists for its annual International Licensing Excellence awards.
The International Licensing Excellence awards recognize outstanding creativity and performance in all major segments of licensing. The winners will be announced at Licensing Expo, June 21, in Las Vegas, Nev.
This year's nominees include:
Licensed Program
Art & Design
Andy Warhol–The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
It’s a WildLife–Form Advertising/Bulldog Licensing
Keith Haring–Artestar/Haven Licensing
Pets Rock–Takkoda/The Sharpe Company
Taste Happiness with SmileyWorld–The Smiley Company
The Very Hungry Caterpillar/The World of Eric Carle–Eric Carle Studio–The Joester Loria Group
V&A–Victoria and Albert Museum
Celebrity/Fashion
Claudia Schiffer–Claudia Schiffer (MACL)/IMG
"Cupcakes and Cashmere"–"Cupcakes and Cashmere"/Brand Central
Loudmouth–Loudmouth Golf/The Brand Liaison
Nuance Salma Hayek–Ventanarosa/Salma Hayek/Beanstalk
Paris Hilton–Paris Hilton Entertainment/Beanstalk
Character/Toy Brand
Barbie–Mattel
Crayola–Crayola
Hello Kitty–Sanrio
My Little Pony–Hasbro
Paddington Bear–Paddington and Company/The Copyrights Group
Shopkins–Moose Toys/The Licensing Shop
Snoopy–Peanuts Worldwide
Corporate Brand
Ekocycle–will.i.am and The Coca-Cola Company
Energizer–Energizer Brands/Beanstalk
Girl Scouts of the USA–Girl Scouts of the USA/The Wildflower Group
HGTV Home–HGTV (Scripps Networks)/Beanstalk
In Love by Bride’s–Condé Nast/The Musmanno Group
Jeep–FCA US/The Licensing Company
Kevlar–Dupont/Earthbound
Pella–Pella/Brandgenuity
Scotts and Miracle-Gro–The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company/Seltzer Licensing Group
Digital
“Candy Crush Saga”–King Digital Entertainment/Striker Entertainment
“Hit It Rich Slots & Elvira”–Zynga
“LINE Friends”–LINE Friends
“Skylanders”–Activision Publishing
Film/Television/Entertainment–Animated
“Boonie Bears”–Fantawild Animation
Frozen–Disney Consumer Products and Interactive
“Masha and the Bear”–Masha and the Bear
Minions–NBCUniversal Brand Development
“Paw Patrol”–Spin Master
“Peppa Pig”–Entertainment One
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”–Nickelodeon
Film/Television/Entertainment–Live Action
AMC’s “The Walking Dead”–AMC/Striker Entertainment
Jurassic World–NBCUniversal Brand Development
Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron–Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
Star Wars: The Force Awakens–Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
Food and Beverage/Restaurant
Anheuser-Busch–Anheuser-Busch InBev/The Licensing Company
Beekman 1802 Farm Pantry–Beekman 1802/Brand Central
Coca-Cola–The Coca-Cola Company/The Licensing Company
Corona–Constellation Brands/The Joester Loria Group
Dr Pepper Snapple Group–Dr Pepper Snapple Group/Brand Central
The Hershey Company (Asian Licensing Program)–The Hershey Company/The Licensing Company
TGI Fridays–TGI Fridays/Beanstalk
Licensed Promotion
Coca-Cola at Excelsior–The Coca-Cola Company/The Licensing Company
Frubes Minions–Universal Studios/Illumination Entertainment/Asgard Media
Marvel Collector Corps Subscription Box–Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
NFLPA/Uber Delivers Madden to Local Fans Nationwide–NFLPA
“Peppa Pig” National Daffodil Day Australia–Entertainment One
Star Wars: Force Friday/Unboxing Program–Disney Consumer Products & Interactive Media
Throwback Thanksgiving / Freedom From Want Illustration–The Saturday Evening Post/Curtis Licensing
Location-Based or Experiential Initiative
Alien vs. Predator–Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Universal Studios Hollywood
AMC’s “The Walking Dead”–AMC and Parque de Atracciones de Madrid/Striker Entertainment
Discovery Adventures –Discovery Communications, PPW Sports and Entertainment (China)/APAX Group (China)
Discovery at Sea–Discovery Communications and Princess Cruises
Il Mondo di Peppa Pig (The World of Peppa Pig)–Entertainment One/Leolandia
My Little Pony/Equestria Girls–Hasbro/Producciones Tycoon Gou
The Simpsons Land–Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Universal Studios Hollywood
Thomas Land–Mattel and Fisher-Price
Retailer
Cost Plus World Market (a Bed Bath & Beyond company)–“Downton Abbey”
Fei FanTan Suo Outdoor Products–Discovery Expedition
Grupo Éxito–Minions
Hot Topic–“American Horror Story”
Hot Topic–“Doctor Who”
Saks Fifth Avenue–“Empire”
Spirit Halloween—“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
Target–Peanuts
Toys "R" Us–Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Sports
England Rugby–Rugby Football Union/CPLG U.K.
FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015–FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)
Major League Soccer & 20 Clubs–Major League Soccer/Soccer United Market
NFLPA–NFLPA
PGA Tour–PGA Tour
WWE–WWE
Licensed Products
Apparel/Footwear/Accessories
Black Milk–“Doctor Who” legwear
Bioworld Merchandising–Corona apparel & footwear collection
ELAND–“The Simpsons” apparel line
Guangzhou Boweiman Fashion–Jeep leather bags & accessories
Hot Topic–“Doctor Who” fashion line
Peter Alexander–“Sesame Street” sleepwear, outwear & accessories
SG Companies–Classic Star Wars children’s footwear
Appliances/Automotive/Electronics/Hardware/Housewares/Paint
Argento SC–Car and Driver automotive gifts & accessories
Ping Solutions–Minions water dispenser
Select Brands–Captain America & Marvel Avengers waffle makers
Select Brands–Disney Frozen Olaf Snow Cone Maker
The Sherwin-Williams Company–HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams paint
Swan Hose–Miracle-Gro Ultra Lite and Scotts Max Flex Hose
Digital–Apps, Software, Video
Aristocrat Technologies–AMC’s “The Walking Dead” slot game
Ludia Games–“Jurassic World: The Game”
Pocket Gems–“Mean Girls Senior Year” interactive mobile game
Stern Pinball–KISS pinball machine
Story Toys–The World of Eric Carle/"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" apps
Zynga–“Wizard of Oz” slots
Food/Beverage
Ace Canning–Hershey’s Soyfresh soymilk
Bon Bon Buddies–Minions Surprize Qube
Kraft Heinz–TGI Fridays frozen snacks
The Quaker Oats Company–Quaker Chewy Girl Scouts Granola Bars
The Republic of Tea–“Downton Abbey” teas
Robinson’s Brewery–Iron Maiden Trooper Premium Beer
Walker’s Shortbread–Outlander assorted shortbread
Whole Foods–The Very Hungry Caterpillar 365 Everyday Value cereal and juices
Health & Beauty Aids
Hall & Associates Limited–Shopkins hair accessories
Lovehoney–Motörhead Official Pleasure Collection
Pak Lab–Bay Soleil Sun and Skin Care product line
Papeless Nacionales S.A.–The Peanuts Movie Suave Gold Tissues
Pearl World–Paris Hilton Cosmetic Collection
Vision Ease–Coppertone Lenses by Vision Ease
Home Décor–Domestics, Furniture, Giftware, Textiles
Pendleton Woolen Mills–Star Wars blankets
Pottery Barn–Star Wars Millennium Falcon Bed
Roman–Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & Friends Jingle Buddies
Underground Toys–Star Wars giftware line
Weeks Roses–“Downton Abbey” Garden Rose Collection
York Wallcoverings–Williamsburg Trend Meets Tradition Wallpaper Collection
Publishing/Social Expression/Back-to-School
Blueprint Collections–Shopkins stationery
Crayola–Crayola Color Alive Minions
Cross–Star Wars pens and journals by Cross
Francis Lincoln–Walter Foster “Breaking Bad” Cookin’ up some Colour, Yo’
Galison-Mudpuppy–Andy Warhol for Galison-Mudpuppy product assortment
Moleskine–Moleskine Batman Limited Edition Collection
Wonder Forge–Disney Imagicademy hands-on learning products
Toys/Games/Novelties/Role-Play
Hasbro–Star Wars Bladebuilders Lightsaber
Jazwares–“Peppa Pig” line
Just Play–“Doc McStuffins” Pet Vet Checkup Center
LEGO–Star Wars Millennium Falcon
Mattel–Elsa Fashion Doll Ice Castle
Sphero–Star Wars BB-8 app-enabled Droid
The Bridge Direct–Shopkins C3 Kinstructions
Wicked Cool Toys–Girl Scouts Cookie Oven
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