2026 ANZ EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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RETAILERS | LICENSORS | LICENSEES | MANUFACTURERS | MARKETERS
The Licensing ANZ Awards recognise excellence, innovation and commercial success across the licensing industry. If your business, brand, campaign or collaboration has delivered standout results, this is your opportunity to be recognised by the industry.
These prestigious awards celebrate the innovation, creativity, and commercial success of the ANZ licensing community—from licensors and licensees to retailers, agents, and rising talent. As part of the globally respected Licensing International Awards program, the ANZ edition offers local recognition with international credibility.
Entries will be judged by a diverse panel of international industry leaders, bringing insight, integrity, and sector expertise to the evaluation process.
Submissions and judging will be conducted via our easy-to-use online portal, ensuring accessibility and transparency throughout.
Whether you’re an industry veteran or an emerging player—this is your moment to shine.
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Why enter the Awards?
Entering the Licensing ANZ Awards is more than a submission. It is a chance to showcase great work, build credibility, celebrate your team and stand out in a competitive market.
Benefit points:
Recognise the success of your brand, team or partnership
Celebrate innovation, creativity and commercial impact
Build visibility across the licensing industry
Strengthen trust with retailers, licensors, licensees and partners
Reward the people behind the work
Gain recognition at the industry’s night of nights
The Timeline
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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
27TH AUGUST 2026
AWARDS NIGHT
29TH OCTOBER 2026
The Categories
Ready to submit an entry? Simply click on the buttom of the appropriate category and follow the directions.
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Best Retailer for Licensed Products
Best Retailer Marketing Campaign for Licensed Products
Licensed Product Campaign of the Year – Apparel, Accessories & Softlines
Hardlines (inc. Publishing and Paper Goods) – Licensed Product or Campaign of the Year
FMCG and Promotions – Licensed Product or Campaign of the Year.
Live Experiences & Events – Licensed Program of the Year.
Children’s Brand of the Year.
Best Teen & Adult Brand of the Year
Corporate, Food & Beverage Brand of the Year
Sports, Fashion, Celebrity & Lifestyle Brand of the Year
Rising Star
Best Licensee of the Year
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AWARDS NIGHT
29th October 2026
Crown Casino Melbourne
6.30 PM TO 10.30 PM
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