LIMA Licensing Awards
LIMA Licensing Industry Hall of Fame
This award is the highest honor bestowed by the Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association. It is open to creators, marketers, manufacturers, and any others that have made a continual and outstanding contribution to the licensing industry. Individuals that are or have been active in the licensing industry and meet the following criteria are eligible for this award.
2012 Hall of Fame Information
Longevity
Candidates must have been actively involved in the business of licensing for a minimum of fifteen (15) years.
Body of Work
The depth and breadth of candidate’s contribution must be described.
Unique Contribution
The creation, development or advancement of a specific aspect or segment of the business.
Legacy
Candidate’s contribution must have ongoing relevance to the industry.
Integrity
Candidates must practice and uphold business ethics, principles, and integrity consistent with the professionalism and credibility of the Licensing Industry.
Membership
Candidates must be or must have been a member of LIMA either through individual membership or through their company’s membership for a minimum of three (3) years.
Hall of Fame Members
2011
Leigh Anne Brodsky
2010
Alan G. Hassenfeld
Stephen D. Hassenfeld
2009
Greg Battersby
2008
Nancy Bailey
William “Bill” Battle
2007
Neil B. Friedman
2006
Shintaro Tsuji
2005
Al Kahn
2004
Brad Globe
2003
Beverly Cannady
Lois N. Sloane
2002
Fred Favata
2001
Walt Disney
2000
Arnold Bolka
1999
Jack L. Weissman
1998
Pete Rozelle
1997
Joseph P. Grant
George Lucas
1996
Marvin D. Melnikoff
1994
Gary Caplan
Charles Schulz
1995
Daniel R. Romanelli
1993
Jim Davis
Mark McCormack
1991
Joseph Barbera
William Hanna
Jim Henson
1990
Herman “Kay” Kamen
Walter Wormser
1989 – Charter Members
Murray Altchuler
Connie Boucher
Raymond Butman
Jack Chojnacki
Jerrold Robinson
Stanley Weston