Fashion Industry Awards

• Fashion Designer
• Fashion Media Excellence Award
• Fashion Music Video Award
• Fashion Photographer
• Fashion Stylist of the Year
• Hair Stylist of the Year
• Icon Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Makeup Artist of the Year
• Model of the Year
• Most Stylist Female Artist
• Most Stylist Male Artist
• Positive Change
• Special Recognition Award for Innovation
• Star Maker

• All applicants must be African, or foreign citizens who have been residing and working in Africa for at least 2 years.
• Applicants must be a professional designer and at least 18 years of age.

• More information is available at https://abryanzstyleandfashionawards.com/asfa-2019/inquiries

• Eyewear (Sun)
• Footwear
• Hall of Fame Award
• Handbags
• Jewelry
• NPD Award
• Optical (Eyewear)
• Personal Accessories (Soft Accessories, Scarves, SLG's, Gloves, Belts, Hats, Umbrellas)
• Personal Accessories (Travel/Luggage)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Social Impact- Charity, Diversity & Inclusion
• Sustainability
• Tech and Innovations

• Both established and up-and-coming brand can submit products for consideration which must be available for purchase in the U.S.

• More information is available at https://accessoriescouncil.org/news/the-design-excellence-awards-are-now-accepting-entries-from-brands-through-july-26 and at https://accessoriescouncil.org/design-excellence-awards

• AFC Curated Incubator Program

Program Details

• Twelve (12) month access to retail space, workshops, and mentoring

• Emerging Australian Labels operating two to five years

• More information is available at https://afccurated.com and https://afccurated.com/apply

• Global Eco Artisan Textiles Award
• Global Eco Artisan Accessories Award

• Monetary prize and mentorship

• Artisans who are passionate about creating one-of-a-kind, environmentally conscious, handmade luxe accessories (jewelry, hair accessories, bags, hats. scarves, stoles, shawls and textiles
• Raw materials have to be environment friendly without toxic or hazardous content (no synthetic materials or leather)

• More information is available at https://agaati.com/pages/about-global_eco_artisans_awards_2021

• AIGA Houston Emerging Designer Award

• Professional emerging designers, of all ages, working in the creative field for one to four years
• Designers need to submit examples of their work, two letters of recommendation, and a nominal fee for non-members

• More information is available at https://houston.aiga.org

• The AMIRI Prize

• Funding and mentorship

• The prize is open to U.S. citizens only that have been in business one to three years and have a minimum of two collections

• Entrants will need to submit a portfolio of work for two collections, a mission statement, and complete an application
• More information is available at https://prize.amiri.com

• Apex Australia Teenage Fashion & Arts (AATFA) Youth Festival

• Casual Wear
• Formal Wear
• Wearable Art
• Society & Environment

• Open to all schools throughout Australia, ages 12 to 19

• Additional details at https://www.aatfa.org.au/state-finals

• Financial support and mentorship

• Additional details at https://andam.fr/en

• Emerging Fashion Designer Award

• The Awards are open to womenswear and unisex designers. Applicants must have produced a minimum of three seasonal collections, have traded in business for under seven years and have an annual sales turnover of less than $2 million

• Funding, business advising and mentorship, Trip to London, photography of collection and more

• Additional details at https://privatebank.westpac.com.au/privaterunway.html and https://www.bt.com.au/about-bt/media-centre/media-releases/archives/2018/bt-emerging-fashion-designer-award-2019.html

• Australian Fashion Foundation (AUSFF) Scholarship

• Financial grant and internship

• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident, at least 18 years of age, enrolled in a recent graduate degree program or have three to five years work experience in the fashion field

• Additional details at http://www.ausff.org/scholarship

• Australian Fashion Laureate Lifetime Achievement
• Best Australian Emerging Designer
• Change and Innovation
• People's Choice Award
• Sustainable Innovation

• The award celebrates individuals who have made a significant contribution to the growth, development and global promotion of the Australian fashion industry

• Recipients are selected by a panel of industry leaders.  More information is available at https://www.australianfashionlaureate.com

• Accessories Designer of the Year
• Award for Positive Change
• Brand of the Year
• British Designer of the Year Menswear
• British Designer of the Year Womenswear
• British Emerging Talent Menswear
• British Emerging Talent Womenswear
• Business Leader
• Designers' Designer Award
• Designer of the Year
• Fashion Icon
• Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
• Outstanding Achievement Award
• Trailblazer Award
• Urban Luxe

• More information is available at https://www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk

• BFC Changemakers Prize in Partnership with Swavorski
• BFC Fashion Trust
• BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund
• BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund
• NEWGEN
• NEW WAVE: Creative

• More information is available at https://www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk/BFC-Initiatives/BFC-Initiatives

• BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund

• Funding and mentorship

• More information is available at https://www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk/application_menswear_fashionfund.aspx and https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/bfc-gq-designer-menswear-fund

• More information
• The Accessory Designer of the Year Award
• The Digital Fashion Creator of the Year Award
• The Fashion Impact Award
• The Fresh Face of the Year Award
• Hair Artist of the Year Award
• The Hudson's Bay Stylist of the Year Award
• The Image Maker of the Year Award
• The International Canadian Designer Award
• The Joe Fresh Innovation Award
• The Makeup Artist of the Year Award
• The Menswear Designer of the Year Award
• The Model of the Year Award
• The Outerwear Brand of the Year Award
• The Outstanding Achievement Ward
• The Simons Fashion Design Student Award
• The Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent, Accessories
• The Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent, Fashion
• The Tricon Sustainability Award
• The Vanguard Award
• The Womenswear Designer of the Year Award

• There are 17 categories available for self nomination for Canadians in the fashion industry.

• More information is available at https://cafawards.ca and https://www.cafawards.ca/about/applications

• Milano Moda Graduate 
• CNMI
• Static Exhibition Award
• Vogue Talents Award
• YKK Award

• Students have the opportunity to present their projects of fashion design, accessories design, styling, visual merchandising, knitwear, wearable technology, jewelry, sustainability, model making and tailoring
• More information is available at https://www.cameramoda.it/en/milano-moda-graduate/awards/2019

• Accessory Designer of the Year
• Board of Directors’ Tribute
• Emerging Designer of the Year
• Fashion Icon Award
• Founder’s Award in Honor of Eleanor Lambert
• Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
• Media Award in Honor of Eugenia Sheppard
• Menswear Designer of the Year
• Positive Change Award
• Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti International Award
• Womenswear Designer of the Year

• More information is available at https://cfda.com/cfda-fashion-awards

Awards

• Beauty Creators Awards
• Bath & Body
• Best Seller
• General
• Hair
• Iconic Beauty Award
• Indie
• Makeup
• Men's Grooming
• Nail
• QVC Beauty Quest Award
• Scent
• Skincare
• Supplier's Award
• Sustainability Excellence
• Wellness
• Iconic Beauty Award
• Sustainability Excellence Beauty Award

• Ability to promote your winner status with CEW winner branding on your product

•  Entry must be a product recently released and launched and currently available for retail in the U.S

• More information is available at https://www.cew.org/awards-honors/beauty-awards

DC Young Designer Awards - United Kingdom

Awards

• Best Carbon Footprint Initiative
• Best Circularity Initiative
• Best Supply Chain Initiative
• Brand of the Year
• Graduate Award
• Ones to Watch
• Positive Change Award
• Recommerce Award
• Sustainable Fashion Champion
• Sustainable Textile Innovation
• https://www.drapersonline.com/news/drapers-sustainable-fashion-awards-2021-winners-revealed

Elle Magazine - United Kingdom

Awards

• Elle Style Awards
• Elle International Beauty Awards

Learn More

• More information is available at https://www.elle.com/uk/beauty/a35379995/elle-international-beauty-awards-2021 and https://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/elle-style-awards

Eluxe Magazine - France/United Kingdom/United Arab Emirates

• Best Clean Beauty
• Best Ethical Fashion Brand
• Best Ethical Luxury Brand
• Best Jewellry Brand
• Best Slow Fashion Brand
• Best Up and Coming Brand
• Best Vegan Beauty Brand
• Ethical Brand of the Year
• People's Choice
• Vegan Brand of the Year
• https://eluxemagazine.com/culture/meet-the-winners-of-the-eluxe-awards-2021
• https://eluxeawards.com

• Lifestyle & Travel
• https://www.productdesignaward.eu/prize

• Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year
• Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year
• Young Fashion/Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year
• Junior Fashion/Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year

• Member of Fashion Entrepreneurs of Houston
• Contributor to the Fashion and/or Beauty Industry

• Awards will be presented in or before October of each year
• More information is available at https://fashion-entrepreneurs.com/pages/awards

• Rising Star Accessories Scarves/Jewelry Award
• Rising Star Accessories Handbags/Footwear Award
• Rising Beauty Entrepreneur Award
• Rising Star Fekkai Sustainability Award
• Rising Star All Gender Award
• Rising Star Hilldun Business Innovation Award
• Rising Star Home Product Innovation Award
• Rising Star Menswear Award
• Rising Star New Retail Concept Award
• Rising Star Womenswear Award

• More information is available at https://www.fgi.org

Fashion Scout - United Kingdom

Fashion Shows

• Fashion Space Gallery Design Residency

• Funding for research, access to a design and fabrication studio at the London College of Fashion, advising and mentoring provided by experts including product, graphic, and digital designers, artists, engineers, and scientist

Eligibility

• Fashion, textiles, footwear and jeweler designers in particular those whose practice is experimental are encouraged to apply
• Applicants may live anywhere in the world but must be located in London for the duration of the residency 

• More information is available at http://www.fashionspacegallery.com/residency

• Eveningwear
• Ready-to-Wear (RTW)
• Accessories (Shoes/Bags)
• Jewelry (Fine Jewelry/Fashion Jewelry)
• Debut Talent (MENA Fashion Design Graduates and Students 2020-2022)

• Financial grant and mentorship

• MENA nationality applicants can either be based in the MENA region or have an office or production facility in the MENA region
• Applicants who don’t hold a MENA nationality but have their brand based in the MENA region are also welcome to apply
• For the Eveningwear, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories and Jewelry categories – Applicants must be in business for a minimum of two to 10 years
• The Franca Sozzani Award is a category for applicants who are either studying or who have recently earned a fashion design degree and are beginning to launch their professional career

• More information is available at https://fashiontrustarabia.com/how-to-apply

• Athletic Brand of the Year
• Collaborator of the Year
• Company of the Year
• Designer of the Year
• Emerging Talent of the Year
• Hall of Fame
• Launch of the Year
• Person of the Year
• Retailer of the Year
• Shoe of the Year
• Style Influencer of the Year
• Sustainability Leadership Award

• Israel Goldgrub Award

Award

• Gucci Changemakers X CFDA Scholarship

• Educational scholarship funding for up to four (4) years and mentorship

• Woman of color or a person who identifies as a woman entering her senior year of design school OR  a black graduating high school senior

• Accessory of the Year
• Breakthrough Designer of the Year
• Designer of the Year
• Graphic Tees of the Year
• Sneaker of the Year
• Watch of the Year

Learn More

• More information is available at https://www.gq.com/story/gq-fashion-awards-2019

• More information is available at https://indianfashionawards.org 

• IAF student award

Learn More

• More information is available at https://www.iafnet.com/our-members-2

• Fashion Design of the Year
  

•   All fashion designers are invited to submit their creative

• More information is available at https://www.idesignawards.com

• ITS Digital Fashion Award
• ITS Fondazione Ferragamo Award
• ITS Responsible Creativity Award
• Lotto Sport Award
• OTB Award
• Special Mention (by Vogue Talent)
• Swatch Art Peace Hotel Award

• Monetary prize

• Recent graduates and students (BA or MA) graduating seniors
• Young Fashion, Accessories (footwear, belts, hats, bags, glasses, bodypieces) and Jewelry designers

• More information is available at https://www.itsweb.org, https://www.itsweb.org/jsp/en/building-the-ark-contest/index.jsp, and https://www.itsweb.org/img/contest/ITS2021-Entry-Requirements.pdf

• Best Overall STudent Award
• Best Overall Young Professional Award
• Best Showpiece
• Best Sustainable Design Award
• Reca Award
• Riri Award
• Sportswear International Special Mention 
• Vogue Talents Special Mentions
• https://www.iskooldenim.com/denim-design-award

• European Fashion Award FASH

• Monetary prize, portfolio consulting, applicant training and workshops with top-class experts

• The competition is aimed at design students, and recent graduates, from all over the globe, from all design disciplines - especially from the areas of textile and fashion design

• JD Annual Design Awards
• https://www.jdinstitute.edu.in/jd-annual-design-awards-jdada

• Loewe Foundation Craft Prize

• Professional artisans of all nationalities, at least 18 years of age, are welcome to participate.
• Artisans must submit examples of their work in the form of pictures.

• More information is available at https://craftprize.loewe.com

• Future Champion

• Mentoring

• The program supports young companies from Germany that are committed to the values ​​of the MEISTERKREIS and have not yet reached the company size for membership.

• More information is available at https://www.meisterkreis-deutschland.com/de/aktivitaeten/nachwuchs/zukunftsmeister

• Best in France
• Crush
• Green
• Fashion

• The Milk Magazine team selects the winners from the participants involved in the Playtime Paris Show

• More information is available at https://www.milkmagazine.net/playtime-milk-awards

• ModaLisboa x Polimoda
• ModaLisboa x Tintex Textiles 

• Monetary prize
•  Collection displayed at the Showpress showroom

How to Apply

• More information is available at https://www.modalisboa.pt/en/sanguenovo/project

•  Pentland Winston Churchill Wardrobe Competition
• https://pentlandbrands.com/pentland-announces-the-winner-of-its-2020-design-competition

• Best Catwalk Moment
• Best Celebrity Collection
• Best Down-Free Collection
• Change of Heart Award
• Collaboration Award
• Fashion Villain of the Year
• Innovation Award
• Most Iconic Moment
• Most Wanted Award
• Progress in Luxury Moment
• Progress in Retail Moment
• Vegan Friendly High-Street Retailer Award
• Vegan Luxury Award

• Kering Generation Sustainable Innovation Award

• More information is available at https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/Kering-plugandplay

• Beauty Influencer of the Year
• Content Creator of the Year
• Fashion Influencer of the Year
• Inspirational Influencer of the Year
• LGBTQ Influencer of the Year
• Newcomer of the Year
• Personality of the Year
• PLT Icon of the Year
• PLT Influencer of the Year
• TikTok Influencer of the Year
• YouTube Influencer of the Year
• https://www.prettylittlething.us/theprettylittlethingawards
• https://sustainhealth.fit/lifestyle/prettylittlething-announce-their-most-influential-people-2020-awards

• Cultuurfunds Fashion Stipend

• The stipend is for fashion designers based in the Netherlands who have already created at least fifteen collections

• More information is available at https://www.cultuurfonds.nl/mode-stipendium

• The Redress Design Award First Prize
• The Redress Design Award Runner-Up
• People's Choice
• Hong Kong Best Prize
• The Redress Design Alumni Prize in Partnership with Kipling
• The Redress Design Alumni Prize in Partnership with JUKI

• Funding, resources, and mentorship 

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• Hold a valid ID/passport/visa/residence permit in your country of residence
• Have less than four years’ full time, part time or freelance professional fashion design experience

• More information is available at https://www.redressdesignaward.com

• Apparel & Lifestyle
• Beauty & Wellness
• Emerging Retailer of the Year
• Department Store
• Footwear
• Jewellery
• Specialty Retail

• The Company should be registered under Indian Law

Learn More

• More information is available at https://rls.net.in/India's-Retail-Champions-2020.php

• Supima Design Competition

• Monetary prize and exposure to fashion press

• America’s top design schools select one graduating senior to represent their respective school as a finalist to compete 

• More information is available at https://supima.com/design-competition

• Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge

Eligibility

• Open to entrepreneurial start-ups and scale-up stage businesses developing solutions that have a positive and inclusive social impact on the fashion value chain.

• Winners will receive two year long mentorships, a monetary grant, and placement in an entrepreneurship program

• Applicants must submit project proposals that focus on creating an inclusive fashion value-chain
• Submissions are due in May
• More information is available at https://responsibility.pvh.com/tommy/fashion-frontier-challenge
• Apply at https://platform.younoodle.com/competition/th_fashion_frontier_challenge_2021

• Custom Culture Highschool
• Global Custom Culture

• Financial prizes are awarded to the highschool award winner's Highschool Art Program.  For the Global Custom Culture Contest one winner from North America will win $25,000 USD and have their shoes made by Vans.

• 21st Century Style Award 
• Designer of the Year 
• Digital Innovation Start up Award
• Fair Fashion Award
• Hair Stylist of the Year 
• International Designer of the Year 
• International Model of the Year 
• Make up Artist of the Year
• Model of the Year 
• Photographer of the Year 
• Social Media Award
• Stylist of the Year 

• National Design Award

• There is no application process, finalists are hand-selected and evaluated by an industry panel
• More information is available at https://melbournefashionfestival.com.au

• Vogue Business Talent Competition Best Illustrator
• Vogue Business Talent Competition Best Photographer
• Vogue Business Talent Competition Best Writer

• The Competition is open to all persons over the age of eighteen (18) who are resident in the UK and who have the right to work in the UK.
• Entry requirements include an article and two story pitches for articles.
• Entries are to be submitted in January
• More information on additional eligibility requirements and how to apply are available at https://www.voguebusiness.com/talent/articles/vogue-business-talent-competiton-terms-and-conditions/ and at https://www.vogue.co.uk/news/article/vogue-talent-contest-2021
• The winner will receive a one-month remote internship.  Two runners-up will receive a year of mentorship

• Award of Completed Work
• Creation
• Economy
• Promotion of Further Training in Retail
• Project Funding of 10,000 Euros for Universities and Educational Institutions
• Technology

• Funding for training

• Age limit: 32 for Award of Completed Work, Age limit: 28 for Promotion of Further Training in Retail
• Work in the fashion industry or are preparing to get started in practice as part of an apprenticeship or degree, if you are interested in your professional development
• Prizes are awarded for furthering education, or for thesis work on a project, that deals with current topics of the entire textile industry, e.g. B. from the fields of creation, economy, sourcing / procurement, logistics, textile and clothing technology, communication. Topics that deal with overarching issues of ecology or digital change / agility can also be considered.

• More information is available at https://english.wilhelm-lorch-stiftung.de/invitation and https://www.wilhelm-lorch-stiftung.de/ausschreibung

• Best Accessory Designer
• Best Beauty & Cosmetics Brand
• Best Collaboration Award
• Best Fashion & Beauty Vlogger
• Best Fashion E-commerce Brand
• Best Fashion Influencer sponsored by DeChavel
• Best Fashion Photographer
• Best Fashion Week
• Best Footwear Brand
• Best Hairdresser
• Best Highstreet Store
• Best International Female Model
• Best International Male Model sponsored by DeChavel
• Best Jewellery and Accessories Brand
• Best Luxury Retailer sponsored by DeChavel
• Best Makeup Artist
• Best Newcomer
• Best New Fashion Brand
• Best Self Tanning Brand 
• Best Streetwear Brand
• Fashion Designer of the Year
• International Fashion Icon Award
• Menswear Designer of the Year
• Most Innovative Brand
• Womenswear Designer of the Year

Eligibility

• Models and designers from all over the world may be nominated

• The public get to decide on who gets nominated
• More information is available at https://worldfashionawards.co and https://worldfashionawards.co/nominations-for-the-1st-annual-world-fashion-awards-are-announced/

• National Footewear Student of the Year Awards (1st, 2nd, 3rd place)
• http://cordwainers.org/awards

• Sustainability Award

• Funding and assistance to develop a collection

• All brands that take part in Copenhagen Fashion Week were invited to apply for the award

• More information is available at https://corporate.zalando.com/en/newsroom/news-stories/zalando-launches-new-sustainability-award-copenhagen-fashion-week

• https://outdoorretailer.com/events-education/innovation-awards