This very special award is to acknowledge an individual (brand owner, licensor, retailer, licensee or supplier) who has contributed greatly to the brand licensing sector. We invite nominations from across the entire industry – licensors, licensees retailers or trade suppliers - for individuals who have contributed greatly to the evolution of brand licensing.

This award recognises and rewards excellence among ‘new to the brand licensing sector’ in the United Kingdom who have shown real potential in the continued evolution of the sector. 

Open to all young professionals aged 35 or under (on 27 April 2025) with a maximum of five years working experience in the brand and lifestyle licensing sector. Nominations are sought from the entire industry for these special individuals from the retailing, licensor, licensee or trade supplier sides.