The Rising Star Award recognizes the next generation of leaders around the world for their commitment, passion and contributions to their company and the licensing industry. Since 2012, Rising Stars are nominated each year from across the global brand licensing community. For the first time in 2022, the Rising Stars will be recognized and celebrated at the Hall of Fame Gala Luncheon in New York City on December 7th, 2022.
Rising Star Criteria
Age
35 years old and under
Experience
Minimum three to maximum seven years of experience in licensing
Commitment
Demonstrates a commitment to and passion for the brand licensing industry
Development
Seeks additional professional development opportunities to improve skills
Innovative
Has shown innovation in their work
Leadership
Demonstrates leadership capabilities
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!
Do you have a young team member or colleague or partner who continuously goes above and beyond, who is innovative in their approach and whose excitement and passion for our industry is contagious and inspirational and who shows real leadership quality? Then you may have a Rising Star on your hands. Don’t wait any longer and click below to start the application process.
Nominations close August 19, 2022
As a member of Rising Stars network of licensing professionals, recipients will enjoy:
Year of Mentoring with a Seasoned Licensing Professional
Complimentary Access to the Certification of Licensing Studies Program (CLS)
Feature Article in Licensing International’s NewsLinks
Opportunity to Mentor Future Rising Stars
Past Rising Stars
Mariana Orvañanos
La Panadería Licensing & Marketing
Nick Manzo
Seltzer Licensng Group
Leon Maratchi
Cartoon Network
Peter Cross
Broad Street Licensing Group
Mimi Nicosia
CPG, Nickelodeon
Mandy Bardisbanian
Hot Topic
Meghan Mernin
Epic Rights
Sally Russell
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Fernanda Coutinho
Beanstalk
Danielle Tanton
DHX Brands, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Scott Halpern
WWE
Yuki Jinza
Laura Ashley Japan Co.
Curtis Matthews
Striker Entertainment
Ryan McDonald
NFL Players Association
Lauren Montemaro
Beanstalk
Will Ochoa
Turner
Claire Pierce
Meredith Coporation
Becky Quinn
Sesame Workshop
Naomi Rosenzweig
Berkshire Fashions
Nancy Sanieoff
Brand Central
Andi Scher
Richmond Management Group
Nicole Silberstein
License Global magazine & Conference Director, NYC Licensing Summit
Samantha Yang
Shanghai Skynet Brand Management Corp
Ivonne Feliciano
Sesame Workshop
Kelley Davison
Added Extras
Lauren Fields
Brand Central LLC
Marisa Marionakis
Cartoon Network
Will Depippo
Sesame Workshop
Caitlin Gutekunst
Mind Candy
Andrew Ostrom
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Jess Richardson
WWE
Anthony Shaut
Spielman Koenigsberg & Parker LLP
David Tovey
Mind Candy
