Each category will be judged by a panel of industry professionals who will make their selection of finalists and winners for the ceremony. Nominations for the 2020 are now open, if you would like to be nominated or you would like to nominate for an award please complete the form below. Nominations will close on 31st March 2020. Finalists will be announced 31st May 2020. It is free to enter the nomination process and all qualifying designers, brands, models, photographers, retailers and influencers are actively encouraged to participate in the awards. The criteria for qualification is that the nominee must be involved in the manufacture, design, photography, retailing or promoting of African fashion.
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Accessory designer of the year
This category will be awarded to a designer who has shown flair, creativity, innovation in fashion accessory design in African Fashion. This category includes but not limited to shoes, hats, scarves, belts and jewelry.
Menswear designer of the year
This category will be awarded to the most talented designer of Menswear in African Fashion.
Womenswear designer of the year
This category will be awarded to the most talented and up and coming designer of Womenswear in African Fashion.
Brand of the year
This category will be awarded to the Brand who has made the most progress in design, distribution, innovation and contribution to African fashion in any clothing or accessory category
Female Model of the year
This category will be awarded to the best female model who has showcased and been featured with African fashion
Male model of the year
This category will be awarded to the best male model who has showcased and been featured with African fashion
Instagram designer of the year
This category will be awarded to the designer who has best utilised the Instagram platform to promote and highlight their designs in African fashion
Retailer of the year
This category will be awarded to the retailer who has done the most to showcase and create sale in African fashion.
Fashion Photographer of the year
This category will be awarded to the photographer whose work has contributed the most to African Fashion
Wedding dress designer of the year
This category will be awarded to designer of the most innovative and unique wedding dress designs in African fashion
Children’s Clothing Designer of the year
This category will be awarded to the designer who has produced the most practical, affordable and innovative designs in children’s African fashion
Influencer of the year
This category will be awarded to the social media/web influencer that has contributed the most to promoting African fashion
Nomination Form
To enter or nominate a candidate for the awards please complete the following form before the 31st March 2020
