| ||
| The Licensing Source Book Europe announces the official launch of The Licensing Awards 2009 and the award category line-up. Brand Licensing Europe is, for the first time, headline sponsor of the 2009 awards. The Licensing Source Book Europe announces the launch of The Licensing Awards 2009 and final category line-up. The search is now on to find the best retailers, best licensed products and best licensed properties of the last year culminating in a prestigious awards ceremony on Thursday 10 September 2009 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel. The annual Licensing Awards, now in their fourth year, are owned and organised by The Licensing Source Book, part of Max Publishing, Brand Licensing Europe is, for the first time headline sponsor of the awards, joining the ‘who’s who’ of leading brands that are the award category sponsors. Industry trade association, Lima UK is once again an official supporter of the awards and The Light Fund will be the charity beneficiary. These prestigious Awards recognise the evolving world of licensing - across entertainment, brands, sport and celebrity properties and celebrate the best achievements over the past year across the full licensing spectrum. The categories therefore include the following:
Tickets are now on sale for this must-attend licensing event of the year on www.thelicensingawards.co.uk plus select sponsorship opportunities are also still available. From 1 February 2009, entry and voting forms will then be available to download online and all retailers, licensees, licensors, and suppliers are invited to submit their nominations and votes before the closing date on 1 June 2009. Ian Hyder, publishing director of The Licensing Source Book Europe, comments: “It’s great to have Brand Licensing Europe on board this year as headline sponsor as they share our vision to ensure the Licensing Awards celebrate and champion the innovation and success in the licensing industry. And our plans are already underway to make the 2009 Awards evening, one to remember.” Jessica Blue, Event Director, Brand Licensing Europe: “We are proud to be supporting the Licensing Awards as headline sponsor this year. Both Brand Licensing Europe and the Licensing Awards are committed to recognizing best practice and excellence in licensing and we look forward to celebrating the achievements of our exhibitors, visitors and event partners in September.” The Licensing Source Book Europe announces the categories for the 2009 Licensing Awards are as follows: Best Retailer Categories (Closing date 1 June 2009) Best Licensed Products Categories (Closing date 1 June 2009) Best Licensed Property Awards (Closing date 1 June 2009) Special Award |
