The winners of the 2019 International Licensing Awards were unveiled during the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
“2018 was an incredible year for our industry, which is reflected in tonight’s slate of winners and honorees,” said Licensing International’s President, Maura Regan. “It’s been particularly satisfying to see the increasingly international nature of the licensing business reflected throughout the entire awards process, beginning with the 150 judges from around the world who had the difficult job of reviewing the 600+ entries we received. Congratulations to tonight’s winners, who showcase the creativity and innovation that makes our global industry tick.”
In addition to unveiling the winners across 23 categories, the ceremony also honored the lifetime achievements of Hall of Fame inductees Pam Lifford, President of Warner Bros. Global Brands & Experiences, and Michael Stone, Chairman and Co-founder of Beanstalk.
Eight licensing up-and-comers also received the Rising Star award – these young industry professionals were recognized for their early contributions to shaping the future of our industry.
Best Licensed Products
Apparel- Footwear- Accesories
APPLIANCE – AUTOMOTIVE – HOUSEWARES
FORD MUSTANG RECORD PLAYER
TOYS – GAMES – NOVELTIES: 0-12Y (TIE)
HARRY POTTER RANGE
FORTNITE LLAMA LOOT PIÑATA
APPS – SOFTWARE – VIDEO GAMES
HARRY POTTER CODING KIT
FOOD – BEVERAGE
TONY ROMA’S RANGE
HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDS
HOME DÉCOR
SESAME STREET FURNITURE AND DÉCOR RANGE
PUBLISHING – BACK-TO-SCHOOL
SUPER MARIO
TOYS – GAMES – NOVELTIES: 13+
FORTNITE MONOPOLY
Best Licensed Brands
ART – DESIGN – CELEBRITY – FASHION BRAND
CATERPILLAR / WORLD OF ERIC CARLE
DIGITAL – APP – VIDEO GAME BRAND
EPIC GAMES
CORPORATE BRAND
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO.
ENTERTAINMENT – CHARACTER BRAND: ANIMATED
MGA ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT – CHARACTER BRAND: LIVE-ACTION
WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS
FOOD – BEVERAGE – RESTAURANT BRAND
THE HERSHEY COMPANY
SPORTS – COLLEGIATE BRAND
NFLPA
OTHER WINNERS
LICENSED PROMOTION
20TH CENTURY FOX / GOOGLE ASSISTANT
LICENSED COLLABORATION
PEANUTS WORLDWIDE
EXPERIENTIAL – LOCATION BASED INITIATIVE
ERDANYA / ENDEMOL SHINE NORTH AMERICA
RETAILER FOR CHARACTER & ENTERTAINMENT
WIZARDING WORLD
RETAILER FOR CORPORATE
COCA COLA
NEWCOMER
EPIC GAMES
HALL OF FAME INDUCTIES
Licensing International honored two outstanding leaders in our industry. Welcome, Pam Lifford and Michael Stone into the 2019 International Licensing Hall of Fame!
WARNER BROS. GLOBAL BRANDS & EXPERIENCES
BEANSTALK
