LIMA Unveils Award Nominees
The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association has revealed the finalists for its annual International Licensing Awards.
April 6, 2018
Winners of the annual International Licensing Awards will be announced at Licensing Expo this May.
The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association has revealed the finalists for its annual International Licensing Awards.
The International Licensing Awards recognize outstanding creativity and performance in all major segments of licensing. The winners will be announced at Licensing Expo, May 23, in Las Vegas, Nev.
“The LIMA Licensing Awards program recognizes outstanding performance across a range of categories throughout the global licensing industry,” says Charles Riotto, president, LIMA. “The level of excellence exemplified in this year’s submissions was truly impressive and it is a testament to the impact LIMA members are having all around the globe.”
This year’s nominees include:
Licensed Program
Art & Design
Andy Warhol–The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
Debra Valencia–Debra Valencia/The Brand Liaison
Matthew Williamson– Matthew Williamson/Beanstalk
Pets Rock–Takkoda/multi-agency
Selfies–Howard Robinson Illustration
The Very Hungry Caterpillar/The World of Eric Carle–The Very Hungry Caterpillar/The World of Eric Carle/The Joester Loria Group
V&A–Victoria and Albert Museum
Celebrity/Fashion
Beekman 1802–Beekman 1802/Brand Central
Jonathan Adler–Jonathan Adler Enterprise
Kelly Ripa HOME–22 Broad LLC (dba Kelly Ripa)/Beanstalk
Open Hearts by Jane Seymour–Jane Seymour Designs/Retail & Marketing Solutions
Paris Hilton–Paris Hilton Entertainment/Beanstalk
Scott Living–Scott Living/CAA-GBG Global Brand Management
Character/Toy Brand
Barbie–Mattel
Care Bears–American Greetings Entertainment
“DC Super Hero Girls”–Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Mr. Men Little Miss–Sanrio/Haven
Peter Rabbit–Penguin Random House
Shopkins–Moose Toys/The Licensing Shop
The Gruffalo–Magic Light Pictures
Corporate Brand
Energizer–Energizer Brands/Beanstalk
Girl Scouts of the USA–Girl Scouts of the USA/The Wildflower Group
HGTV Home–HGTV (Scripps Networks)/Beanstalk
National Park Foundation–National Park Foundation
Scotts/Miracle-Gro–The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company/Seltzer Licensing Group
Transport for London’s IP Portfolio–Transport for London (London Transport)
Digital
“Angry Birds”–Rovio Entertainment
“Five Nights at Freddy’s”–Scottgames/Striker Entertainment
“Jiang Hoo”–Perfect World
“Kanahei’s Small Animals”–Yurutto/TV Tokyo Communications Corporation
Line Friends–Line Friends Corporation
Film/Television/Entertainment–Animated
DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls–Universal Brand Development
“Elena of Avalor”–Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
Marvel’s “Ultimate Spiderman”–Marvel & Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
“Masha and the Bear”–Animaccord
“Paw Patrol”–Spin Master
“Peppa Pig”–Entertainment One
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”–Nickelodeon
Film/Television/Entertainment–Live Action
AMC’s “The Walking Dead”–AMC Network/Striker Entertainment
Deadpool–Marvel & Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
KISS–KISS/Epic Rights
Marvel’s Captain America Civil War–Marvel & Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story–Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
“Star Trek”–CBS Consumer Products
The Alien Franchise–Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products
Food and Beverage/Restaurant
Baileys–Diageo/Beanstalk
Coca-Cola–The Coca-Cola Company/Redibra (Brazil)
Corona–Constellation Brands/The Joester Loria Group
Krispy Kreme Doughnut –Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Corporation/Brand Central
Tapatio Hot Sauce – Tapatio Foods/Brand Central
Welch’s – Welch Foods
Sports
England Rugby–Rugby Football Union/CPLG
Kentucky Derby–Churchill Downs Racetrack/Fermata Partners
MLS & Clubs–Major League Soccer/Soccer United Marketing
NFLPA–NFLPA
PGA Tour–PGA Tour/CAA Sports/ Fermata Partners
Licensed Promotion
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice & Turkish Airlines–Warner Bros./Lisans A.S.
“Candy Crush” Soda and Milk Shakes at Johnny Rockets–King Digital Entertainment/Striker Entertainment
Do Something Out of the Box (with G.I. Joe & Subaru Australia)–Hasbro/Born Licensing
Peanuts Rock the Vote–Peanuts Worldwide
Top Cat/The Flintstones & Halifax Bank–Warner Bros. Consumer Products U.K. & Ireland
Trust the Experts in Near & Far–Sesame Workshop
Location-Based or Experiential Initiative
AMC’s “The Walking Dead” Permanent Attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood–AMC Network/Striker Entertainment
FriendsFest 2016 Experiential Event–Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Jurassic World: The Exhibition–Universal Brand Development
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana–Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products/Viacom International Media Networks
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter/Hogsmeade at Universal Studios Hollywood–Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
Retailer
Box Lunch–“Bob’s Burgers”
Hot Topic–Suicide Squad
Macy’s–DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls
PetSmart–The Secret Life of Pets
REI–National Park Service Centennial Mark
Torrid–“Outlander”
Licensed Products
Apparel/Footwear/Accessories
Black Milk–Buff Monster Collection
Clark’s–V&A Footwear Collection
Coach–Mickey & Minnie Mouse/Disney Coach Collection
Coco de Mer London–Fifty Shaes Darker Lingerie Collection
Love & Madness–Star Wars The Madness Wrap
Puma–“Sesame Street” Collection
Appliances/Automotive/Electronics/Hardware/Housewares/Paint
AC Worldwide–Star Wars Bluetooth Speakers
Global Mobile Communications–Dewalt MD501 4G Android Smartphone
HJC Helmets–Star Wars/Kylo Ren and Boba Fett Motorcycle Helmets
Pangea Brands–Star Wars Product Line
Reckitt Benckiser–Snuggle Air Wick Air Freshner
Select Brands–Disney/Pixar – Pixar Collection Slow Cooker
Swan Products–Miracle-Gro Ultra Lite and Scotts Max Flex Hoses
Digital–Apps, Software, Video
Ink & Salt–“ASL with Care Bears” App
Jollywise–“PJ Masks Moonlight Heroes” App
NextGames–AMC’s “The Walking Dead: No Man’s Lands” Mobile Game
Sega–“Total Warhammer” PC Games
Ubisoft–“Trolls: Crazy Party Forest!” Mobile Game
Whalerock Industires–NLFPA Player Emoji Collection
Food/Beverage
FEW Spirits–The Flaming Lips Brainville Rye Whiskey
Finsbury Foods–Shopkins Cupcake Queen Cake
GSRetail–Despicable Me Minion Milk/Minion Bread
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky–“Family Guy” Beef Jerky
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts–Moana Macadamia Nuts
Pepperidge Far –Goldfish Crackers featuring Disney | Pixar Finding Dory
The J.M. Smucker Company–Pillsbury Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Baking Mixes
Health & Beauty Aids
Clinique–Crayola Limited Edition Chubby Stick Lip Balm
Firefly–Star Wars Rey Lightsaber Toothbrush
Hall & Associates Marketing–Pusheen the Cat Bath Fizzers
Lovehoney–Tokidoki Pleasure Product Collection
MAC Cosmetics–Good Luck Trolls Collection
OPI–Breakfast at Tiffany’s Collection
P&G China–“Sherlock” The Abominable Bride Oral-B Dual Treatment Toothpaste
Vision-Ease–Coppertone Polarized Lenses
Home Décor–Domestics, Furniture, Giftware, Textiles
Jay Franco & Sons–Shopkins Elevated Bedding Collection
Jay Franco & Sons–Star Wars Back-to-College & Adult Bedding
Rooms to Go–Star Wars Bedroom Suites
Pyramid International–Star Wars Welcome to the Darkside Doormat
The Northwest Company–NFL/The Cloud Throw
Publishing/Social Expression/Back-to-School
Blueprint Collections–Pusheen Stationery and Gift Collection
Bottleneck Gallery–“South Park” Limited Edition Screen Prints
hitRECord–National Park Foundation Color Your Park Coloring Book
IDW Publishing–“Star Trek” Comics – Boldly Go
Jast–Star Wars: The Force Awakens BB-8 Talking Pen & Musical Notebook with moving function and light effects
Paperchase–A-Z Paperchase Stationery and Gifting Range
Scholastic–Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Silver Eyes Novel
Toys/Games/Novelties/Role Play
Dynacraft–Disney Princess Carriage Ride-On
Fisher-Price–Imaginext DC Super Hero Friends – Super Hero Flight City Play Set
Funko–“Five Nights at Freddy’s” Figures, Plush and Collectibles Collection
Grammercy–NERF Dog Toys
Hasbro–DreamWorks Trolls Hug Time Poppy Doll
Mattel–“DC Super Hero Girls” Action Figures
The Bridge Direct–C3 Shopkins Instructions
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