The Licensing Awards 2018 are now open for entry and party suppliers are encouraged to send product in for the product judging as the countdown for the big event on September 11 officially begins.
The Licensing Awards 2018 categories cover all aspects of the UK licensing industry – and are free to enter.
* Product Awards – for ranges of licensed products
* Retailer Awards – for retailers of licensed merchandise
* Property Awards – for specific licensed properties
* Marketing Communication Award – for a specific licensing marketing promotion
* Honorary Achievement Award – for an individual’s outstanding contribution to the industry
In addition, for the third year, the LIMA Rising Star Award will be affiliated to The UK Licensing Awards 2018.
Suppliers looking to enter the Best Licensed Dress-Up or Partyware Range (which this year is sponsored by Beano Studios) can download an entry form here.
Previous winners have included Disney Princess Dress-up for Sainsbury’s from Rubie’s, Marvel Superheroes Dress-Up for George at Asda by Christy’s, Rainbow Adult Dress-Up from Smiffy’s, Mr Men and Little Miss Dress-Up from VMC Accessories. The Spiderman Airwalker from Amscan International also took home The Innovation Award in 2013.
All entries are totally free of charge and product entries must be submitted by Wednesday 31 May, 2018.
More information, including how to buy tickets, can be found on the website.