CATEGORIES
FASHION INNOVATION AWARD
will be presented to a company or individual that is innovating how we experience, consume or interact with fashion through technology
THE FASHION IMPACT AWARD
MENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
will be presented to an outstanding menswear designer who has made a significant creative impact in the fashion industry.
WOMENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
will be presented to an outstanding womenswear designer who has made a significant creative impact in the fashion industry.
EMERGING TALENT AWARD, FASHION DESIGN
EMERGING TALENT AWARD, ACCESSORY DESIGN
ACCESSORY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
will be presented to an outstanding fashion accessory designer who has made a significant creative impact in the fashion industry
FASHION DESIGN STUDENT AWARD
will be presented to an exceptional fashion design student who has recently graduated from a fashion design program.
THE IMAGE MAKER OF THE YEAR AWARD
will be presented to an outstanding fashion photographer or filmmaker who has made a significant impact within the fashion industry.
STYLIST OF THE YEAR
FRESH FACE OF THE YEAR
will be presented to an emerging model who the industry recognises as one of Birmingham's newest and brightest fresh faces.
MODEL OF THE YEAR
will be presented to an outstanding model who has made a significant impact within the fashion industry
DIGITAL FASHION CREATOR OF THE YEAR
will be presented to a fashion blogger or website that demonstrates creativity, excellence, and range in online fashion critique, reporting, and photography
MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
will be presented to an innovative makeup artist who is emerging as a true creative force in the fashion industry
HAIR ARTIST OF THE YEAR
will be presented to an innovative hair artist who is emerging as a true creative force in the fashion industry
INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR
will be presented to an individual who has excelled beyond all peers in the field of fashion influencing
THE SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
will be presented to an brand which has become a true force in the area of sustainability in fashion
KNITWEAR BRAND OF THE YEAR
will be presented to an outstanding knitwear brand who has made a significant impact in the fashion industry.
FASHION INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR
will be presented to the most deserving fashion institution in Birmingham
LEGACY AWARD
is the highest honour given. It recognises an individual whose journey and contributions aid in creating or expanding a legacy of inclusivity and opportunity within the fashion industry. The recipient of this award is one whose tenacity and focus have charted pathways for innovation and community, especially for those who have been traditionally underrepresented or underserved.