{"id":35218,"date":"2023-09-14T08:05:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T06:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.licensingitalia.it\/?p=35218"},"modified":"2023-09-14T08:05:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T06:05:20","slug":"licensing-awards-2023-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.licensingitalia.it\/en\/licensing-awards-2023-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Licensing Awards 2023: The Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"

The winners of Licensing Awards 2023 have been crowned in a glittering ceremony, with over 1,200 industry executives filling The Great Room at the Grosvenor House Hotel for an evening of celebration.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The event opened with a special message from Angry Birds<\/strong>\u2019 Red, before Jakki Brown<\/strong>, director at Max Publishing<\/strong> (which owns and organises The Licensing Awards<\/strong>), officially welcomed everyone, saying:<\/p>\n

It is incredible seeing everyone here at what is the largest Licensing Awards event for many, many years. I have a feeling it will be a night to remember. Tonight, there are almost 1,300 of us here all to celebrate everything that is great about our industry. These awards exist only because of you. Licensing, to be successful, needs everyone to work together. This event is testament to the enormous talent, passion, commitment and engagement from all strands of our industry.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Before Tom Allen<\/strong> took charge as host \u2013 stepping in for his good friend, Joel Dommett<\/strong> \u2013 there was a surprise performance by the Original Stormtroopers<\/strong>, while the event came to an emotional close with Danny and Mark Schweiger<\/strong> from Character World Brands<\/strong> being jointly awarded this year\u2019s Honorary Achievement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The awards were once again backed by Brand Licensing Europe<\/strong><\/a> as headline sponsor and also supported by industry trade body, Licensing International<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The winners of The Licensing Awards 2023 are:<\/p>\n

THE UK RISING STAR AWARD<\/strong> (sponsored by Licensing International) <\/em>
\nEllie Yarnell<\/p>\n

BEST RETAILER OF PRESCHOOL LICENSED PRODUCTS (AGE GROUP 0-5)<\/strong> (sponsored by Hasbro)<\/em>
\nThe Entertainer<\/p>\n

BEST RETAILER OF KIDS\u2019 LICENSED PRODUCTS (AGE GROUP 5-16)<\/strong> (sponsored by NBC Universal Products & Experiences)<\/em>
\nPrimark<\/p>\n

BEST RETAILER OF ADULT LICENSED PRODUCTS<\/strong> (sponsored by Warner Bros. Discovery)<\/em>
\nHMV<\/p>\n

THE RADAR AWARD<\/strong> (sponsored by WildBrain CPLG)<\/em>
\nLUSH<\/p>\n

BEST OVERSEAS RETAILER<\/strong> (sponsored by Mattel)<\/em>
\nH&M<\/p>\n

BEST LICENSED RETAIL MARKETING INITIATIVE<\/strong> (sponsored by Funko Europe)<\/em>
\nMiffy Year of the Rabbit Campaign with Ichiba<\/p>\n

BEST LICENSED PROMOTIONS CAMPAIGN<\/strong> (sponsored by Poetic Brands)<\/em>
\nPAW Patrol on a Stroll Campaign with Dogs Trust<\/p>\n

BEST LICENSED LIVE EVENT<\/strong> (sponsored by Bioworld International) <\/em>
\nPeaky Blinders: The Rise live immersive theatrical show from The Everywhere Group<\/p>\n

BEST LICENSED TOYS OR GAMES RANGE<\/strong> (sponsored by Moonbug Entertainment)<\/em>
\nGabby\u2019s Dollhouse Collection from Spin Master<\/p>\n

BEST LICENSED DRESS-UP OR PARTYWARE RANGE<\/strong> (sponsored by Brand Licensing Europe)<\/em>
\nBluey Party, Balloon and Dress-up Collection from Amscan International<\/p>\n

BEST LICENSED PRESCHOOL APPAREL OR ACCESSORIES RANGE (0-5)<\/strong> (sponsored by Paramount Consumer Products & Experiences) <\/em>
\nPeanuts Collection for Primark from Blues Group<\/p>\n

BEST LICENSED CHILDREN\u2019S APPAREL OR ACCESSORIES RANGE<\/strong> (sponsored by CAA Brand Management)<\/em>
\nPok\u00e9mon x Clarks Collection from Clarks<\/p>\n

BEST LICENSED ADULT APPAREL OR ACCESSORIES RANGE<\/strong> (sponsored by EXG Pro)<\/em>
\nSmiley Originals x ASOS from Somerbond<\/p>\n

BEST LICENSED WRITTEN, LISTENING OR LEARNING RANGE<\/strong> (sponsored by Somerbond)<\/em>
\nLearn With Peppa Range from Ladybird Educational<\/p>\n

BEST LICENSED PAPER PRODUCTS OR STATIONERY RANGE<\/strong> (sponsored by Boat Rocker)<\/em>
\nPeter Rabbit Pop Up Card Range from Cardology<\/p>\n

BEST LICENSED GIFTWARE RANGE, HOME D\u00c9COR, TABLEWARE OR HOUSEWARES RANGE<\/strong> (sponsored by Penguin Ventures)<\/em>
\nThe Grinch Cosmetics from Revolution Beauty<\/p>\n

BEST LICENSED FOOD OR DRINK RANGE<\/strong> (sponsored by Rainbow Productions)<\/em>
\nPAW Patrol Juice Drinks from Vital-Life Nutraceuticals<\/p>\n

THE INNOVATION AWARD<\/strong> (sponsored by emoji)<\/em>
\nMcDonald\u2019s French Fries Crossbody Bag x Loungefly from Funko<\/p>\n

BEST SUSTAINABLE LICENSED PRODUCT<\/strong> (sponsored by BBC Studios)<\/em>
\nBen & Jerry\u2019s x Tony\u2019s Chocolonely Ice Cream and Chocolate Co-Branded Collaboration<\/p>\n

BEST PRESCHOOL LICENSED PROPERTY (AGE GROUP 0-5)<\/strong> (sponsored by Character World Brands)<\/em>
\nBluey<\/p>\n

BEST CHILDREN\u2019S OR TWEEN LICENSED PROPERTY (AGE GROUP 5-12)<\/strong> (sponsored by Jazwares) <\/em>
\nBarbie<\/p>\n

BEST TEEN OR ADULT LICENSED PROPERTY<\/strong> (sponsored by Hunter Price International)<\/em>
\nStranger Things<\/p>\n

BEST GAMING LICENSED PROPERTY<\/strong> (sponsored by Abysse Corp)<\/em>
\nThe Pok\u00e9mon Company International<\/p>\n

BEST FILM LICENSED PROPERTY<\/strong> (sponsored by Pyramid International)<\/em>
\nThe Super Mario Bros. Movie<\/p>\n

BEST MUSIC OR CELEBRITY LICENSED PROPERTY<\/strong> (sponsored by Danilo Promotions)<\/em>
\nThe Rolling Stones<\/p>\n

BEST SPORTS LICENSED PROPERTY<\/strong> (sponsored by Dependable Solutions) <\/em>
\nArsenal Football Club<\/p>\n

THE CLASSIC LICENSED PROPERTY AWARD<\/strong> (sponsored by Erve Group)<\/em>
\nWizarding World<\/p>\n

What Kids Love Award<\/strong> (sponsored by The Insights Family)<\/em>
\nMinecraft<\/p>\n

Honorary Achievement Award<\/strong> (sponsored by Sambro International)<\/em>
\nDanny Schweiger and Mark Schweiger, Character World Brands<\/p>\n

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