The response to the 2019 Licensing International Australian & New Zealand Licensing Awards has been exceptional with nearly 200 submissions received. The Judging Panel has decided on the 2019 Awards Nominees which are listed below for the Retail, Product and Licensing Awards.

The Retail Awards

Best Retailer for Licensed Products

Jay Jays for Pusheen, Rick and Morty, WWE, Sanrio (and more)
[Haven Global]
Peter Alexander for Harry Potter
[Warner Bros. Consumer Products Australia]
AFL Stores
TYPO for Harry Potter
[Warner Bros. Consumer Products Australia]
Myer for Beatrix Potter
[Haven Global]
Big W for Harry Potter
[Warner Bros. Consumer Products Australia]

Best Online Retailer for Licensed Products

BlackMilk for Harry Potter
[Warner Bros. Consumer Products Australia]
Erstwilder for Sesame Street
[Haven Global]
Costume Box for Licensed Dress Up
AFL Stores Online
Jay Jays for Riverdale
[Warner Bros. Consumer Products Australia]
Booktopia for Licensed Publishing

Best Retail Marketing Campaign for Licensed Products

Big W for the L.O.L. Surprise! Treasure Hunt Activation
[MGA Entertainment/Haven Global]
Adairs Kids for the Batman and Batgirl Collection
[Warner Bros. Consumer Products Australia]
Cotton On for the Stranger Things Interactive Campaign
[WP Brands]
Cotton On/TYPO for The Simpsons & Family Guy Father’s Day Activation
[Merchantwise]
Big W for the Harry Potter Clothing and Accessories Range
[Warner Bros. Consumer Products Australia]
Costume Box for Jurrasic World
[Universal Brand Development]

The Product Awards

Apparel, Accessories and Soft Lines Licensed Product or Campaign of the Year

My Little Pony Loves Tutu Du Monde Halo Collaboration
[Hasbro]
Dr. Seuss x Peter Alexander Sleepwear, Footwear and Accessories Collection
[Haven Global]
The Big W Winter 2019 Emma Wiggle Fairy Girls Capsule by Mitch Dowd Design
[The Wiggles]
Ryan’s World (pocket.watch) Range of Products and Apparel
[Centa IP]
Minnie Mouse Range for Review Kids by Designworks
[Disney]
Peter Rabbit Costumes in Big W by Smiffy’s
[Penguin]

Hard Lines (including Publishing and Paper Goods) Licensed Product or Campaign of the Year

Barbie 60th Anniversary Range of Products by Five Mile
[Mattel]
Holden 70th Anniversary Edition Monopoly by TPF Sports & Winning Moves
[Hasbro]
Chupa Chups Scented Candles and Home Décor for DUSK
[WP Brands]
Ryan’s World Goo Surprise Egg by HeadStart
[Centa IP]
Toy Story 4 Ooshies XL by HeadStart
[Disney]
Care Bears Plush by HeadStart International
[WP Brands]

FMCG/Live Events Licensed Product or Campaign of the Year

Nickelodeon Takes Over Pacific Fair by Showtime Attractions
[Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products/Haven Global]
The World of Eric Carle by Showtime Attractions
[Haven Global]
The emoji® Company x Wrigley’s Eclipse Mints Campaign
[Merchantwise]
Pauls Bundaberg Rum Christmas Range
[Asembl Brands]
Joy Pixels Fighting for Fair Campaign
[Born Licensing]
Shaun the Sheep Ardman Village Roadshow Theme Park
[Merchantwise]

Licensed Product or Campaign Innovation of the Year

The Block Special Edition Monopoly
[Hasbro]
JoJo Siwa 2018 Australian Tour
[Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products/Haven Global]
DC x Spriggy Prepaid Cards
[Warner Bros. Consumer Products Australia]
Royal Easter Show Jurassic World Exhibition by Showtime Attractions
[Universal Brand Development]
The Wiggles: Fun Time With Faces App by Two Moos
Harry Potter Invisible Cloak by Product Management Group
[Warner Bros. Consumer Products Australia]

The Licensing Awards

Infant or Pre-school License of the Year

The Wiggles
Sesame Street
[Haven Global]
Paw Patrol
[Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products/Haven Global]
Peppa Pig
[eOne Licensing]
Ryan’s World
[Centa IP]
Mizzie The Kangaroo

Girl’s License of the Year

JoJo Siwa
[Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products/Haven Global]
Barbie
[Mattel]
L.O.L. Surprise!
[MGA Entertainment/Haven Global]
Toy Story 4
[Disney/Pixar]
Harry Potter
[Warner Bros. Consumer Products Australia]
Shopkins
[Moose]

Boy’s License of the Year

Hot Wheels
[Mattel]
Toy Story 4
[Disney/Pixar]
Harry Potter
[Warner Bros. Consumer Products Australia]
Batman
[Warner Bros. Consumer Products Australia]
Marvel – Avengers Endgame
[Disney]
How to Train Your Dragon
[Universal Brand Development]

Digital, Corporate or Food & Beverage Brand License of the Year

Bundaberg Rum (Diageo)
[Asembl Brands]
Baileys
[Asembl Brands]
Coca-Cola
[Asembl Brands]
emoji® – The Official Brand
[Merchantwise]
GM Holden Australia
[TPF Sports]
Hershey’s
[Asembl Brands]

Fashion, Sports or Lifestyle License of the Year

Dunlop (SRI Limited)
[Designworks]
Mickey’s 90th
[Disney]
WWE Super Show-Down
[Haven Global]
AFL
NRL Magic Round
[VBM]
Nitro Circus