Jewel Client, NYBG Wins 2026 Licensing International Excellence Award
May 18, 2026 | Licensing International
LAS VEGAS — Licensing International today announced the winners of the 2026 Licensing International Excellence Awards, celebrating the companies, collaborations, and brand extensions setting the standard for excellence across the global brand licensing industry. The ceremony took place just ahead of Licensing Expo, the industry’s largest global event dedicated to licensing and brand extension, which runs May 19–21 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The Excellence Awards honor the professionals that made powerful connections with consumers and transformed intellectual property into compelling products, services, and experiences. The awards also reflect the evolving industry, recognizing visionary retailers that bring brands to life through standout merchandising and consumer engagement.
Presented by sponsors Alifish and Flowhaven, this year’s winners were selected from 223 finalists across 35 categories. More than 800 submissions were reviewed by a global judging panel that included 300 judges from 20 countries.
Returning for its third year, the Members’ Choice Award invited Licensing International members to vote for a collaboration in any category that extended a brand in an unexpected and innovative manner.
“The winners of this year’s Excellence Awards reflect the depth, creativity, and significant business impact of the global licensing community,” said Maura Regan, President of Licensing International. “Across categories and markets, these honorees demonstrate how strong partnerships and thoughtful brand extensions build meaningful connections with consumers while driving sustained growth for the industry. We’re proud to celebrate their achievements and the work they are doing to shape the future of licensing.”
Best Art, Design, or Museum Brand
New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) (Jewel Branding & Licensing)
Recent NYBG Collaborations
