CATEGORIES & CRITERIA
The Footwear Industry Awards gives professionals the chance to have a say in who takes home a prestigious accolade.
Brand Awards
Accessory Brand of the Year
Open to any brand producing high end accessories, including but not limited to handbags, leather goods etc, that are sold in stores in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire.
Children's Footwear Brand of the Year
Open to children’s footwear brands sold in stores in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire.
Fashion Footwear Brand of the Year
Open to brands deemed as a fashion brand sold in stores in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire.
Men's Footwear Brand of the Year
Open to men’s footwear brands sold in stores in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire.
Outdoor Footwear Brand of the Year
Open to brands deemed as outdoor, including but not exclusive to walking shoes/boots, sold in stores in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire.
Footwear Brand of the Year
Open to any footwear brand sold in stores in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire.
Ladies' Footwear Brand of the Year
Open to ladies’ footwear brands sold in stores in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire.
Comfort/Wellness Footwear Brand of the Year
Open to brands deemed as a comfort or wellness brand, sold in stores in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire.
Shoecare Brand of the Year
Open to any shoecare brand sold in stores in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire
Retailer Awards
Men's Independent Footwear Retailer of the Year
Open to any independent footwear retailer in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire selling men’s footwear.
Children's Independent Footwear Retailer of the Year
Open to any independent footwear retailer in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire selling children’s footwear.
Outdoor Independent Footwear Retailer of the Year
Open to any independent footwear retailer with a store in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire selling three or more footwear brands deemed as ‘outdoor’, including but not limited to walking shoes/boots.
Independent Family Footwear Retailer of the Year
Open to any independent footwear retailer with a store in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire that has been established within the last three years.
Ladies' Independent Footwear Retailer of the Year
Open to any independent footwear retailer in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire selling ladies’ footwear.
Fashion Independent Footwear Retailer of the Year
Open to any independent footwear retailer with a store in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire selling three or more footwear brands deemed as ‘fashion’ brands.
New Independent Footwear Retailer of the Year
Open to any independent footwear retailer with a store in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire that has been established within the last three years.
Multiple Footwear Retailer of the Year
Open to any independent footwear retailer with five or more stores in the UK and/or Northern Ireland/Eire.
Shop Front of the Year
Open to the very best window displays from an independent footwear retail store, from February 2020 onward, that best promote the retailer to the public.
Industry Awards
Platinum Shoe Award
Open to any representative working for a brand or agent in the UK and Ireland.
Footwear Designer of the Year
This accolade is open to any footwear designers who either work independently or for a brand within the UK and Ireland.
Student Shoe Fitter of the Year
The winner of this award is determined by The Society of Shoe Fitters.
Leader In Customer service
This accolade open to any brands, agents or retailers that offer exceptional customer service within the UK and Ireland.
Personality of the year
This accolade is open to anyone who operates within the footwear industry; either brands, UK Agents or retailers in the UK and Ireland.
Best Use of Technology/e-tailer of the Year
Open to all brands and retailers that have a brick and mortar presence, who use technology in an innovative way.