The B&LLAs 2025 are now OPEN for entry.
The closing date for entry submission is Thursday 6th March, 2025.
There are different entry forms/nomination procedures for the various award types…
The Product Award Categories are for specific licensed brand & lifestyle products that have been launched at retail (including in the UK in bricks & mortar stores and/or online) between 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024.
The Retailer Award Categories are for retailers’ approach and achievements in the area of licensed brand & lifestyle merchandise over the last year (1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2024). For these awards, retailers may self-nominate while licensors and licensees may also nominate retailers.
The Property Award Categories are for specific brand & lifestyle licensed activity, some of which, at least, has taken place in the UK and Ireland for the period 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024.
The Brand Ambassador Award 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.
The B&LLAs Rising Star Award This NEW award recognises and rewards excellence among ‘new to the brand licensing sector’, those under 35, in the United Kingdom who have shown real potential in the continued evolution of the sector.