NEWS Datateam Business Media Ltd., to host annual Footwear Industry Awards
After consulting at great length with industry leaders, including IFRA, the BFA and The Society of Shoe Fitters, it has been decided that Datateam Business Media Ltd., will be hosting the Footwear Awards – an annual event for the industry, run by the industry.
With the four cornerstones of the Footwear sector working in unison, the BFA, representing the footwear brands, IFRA representing the independent retailer, SSF representing Shoe Fitting and the Trade Press providing media coverage, the event looks set to become a widely publicised and well- attended event – the first which sees all the trade associations working together as one to reward their peers. The event promises to award high achieving brands and retailers, whilst also offering the industry a valuable networking opportunity.
All voting will be conducted online (one vote per IP
address), with readers from Footwear Today Magazine placing their own, unbiased opinion on who should win the various categories *outlined below. By removing the traditional ‘judging panel’ format, it is hoped that the event will offer a true reflection of who should win each of the awards: with no corporate or sponsor intervention.
The next Annual Footwear Awards will be held on 19th
February at the Forest of Arden Hotel, a Marriott Hotel & Country Club, which completed a stunning £5m conversion in 2009. Set in the heart of the Midlands amidst the rural Warwickshire countryside, the hotel is located only 4 miles from Birmingham NEC. Transport will be provided to the venue from the NEC, and rooms will be available at concessionary rates.
Those interested in sponsoring the event can find details of
the packages available in this edition on page 14. Datateam Business Media Ltd., welcome feedback from the
footwear trade on the proposed Footwear Award categories, please see below.
Footwear The Industry Awards In association with; Proposed Award Categories:
• Best Men’s Footwear Brand • Best Ladies Footwear Brand • Best Children’s Footwear Brand • Best Wellness/Sports Footwear Brand • Best Footwear Representative • Best Comfort Brand • Best Fashion Footwear Brand • Best Independent Men’s Retailer • Best Independent Ladies Retailer • Best Independent Children’s Retailer
4 • FOOTWEAR TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2011
• Best Independent Sports/Outdoor Footwear Retailer • Best Multiple Retailer • Best E-tailer/Use of Technology • Best Customer Service • Best Below the Ankle Product Award • Student Shoe Fitter of the Year • Best New Retailer • Personality of the Year • Footwear Brand of the Year
www.footweartoday.co.uk
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