NEWS
The Footwear Industry Awards are back, with a NEW venue!
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rganised by Datateam Business Media, in association with BFA, IFRA, Society of Shoe
Fitters and Footwear Today magazine, the Footwear Industry Awards will be held on the first night of the Moda Footwear Show, Sunday 17th February 2013 at the National Motorcycle Museum. Following the success of last year, which was a sell out event, the awards will take place in this new venue to avoid having to turn anyone away. The Awards seek to recognise those in the
industry who display innovation and forward thinking, alongside traditional sales and business acumen. The inaugural event in 2012 received critical acclaim, with the British Footwear Association (BFA), Independent Footwear Retailers Association (IFRA), Society of Shoe Fitters and Footwear Today, working successfully together to host a ‘true’ industry award – one which was not exclusive, but inclusive: uniting the industry. Commenting on the event, Laura West of the
Society of Shoe Fitters said: "The SSF were delighted to be involved in the 2012 Footwear Awards and look forward to February 2013. It's a wonderful opportunity for the finest people in the industry to unite and acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the people and brands nominated.
“Coinciding the event with Moda brings
everyone closer together, making it an unmissable, affordable and enjoyable evening." Show Director, Paul Ryder said: "After the
great success of the 2012 FIA awards and with the backing of the entire industry, we are looking forward to an even bigger and better event for 2013." Acting on feedback obtained directly from
attendees, the 2013 event will build on the success of the first awards - continuing to offer the industry an ethical awards, with no catches.
The 2013 event will see • New Venue: The National Motorcycle Museum • Imperial Suite, with Drinks Reception held in adjoining Trafalgar Suite
• Four Course meal - The National Motorcycle Museum is widely known to offer 1st class food
• Hotel accommodation at two 4* hotels with preferential rates which can be booked via our website
• New and Revised Categories
Nominations and Voting Nominations are now open and again, we will ask members of the footwear trade to firstly "nominate" a retailer or supplier/brand for
2013 Award Categories
Brand Awards • Men's Footwear Brand of the Year • Ladies Footwear Brand of the year • Children's Footwear Brand of the Year • Sports Footwear Brand of the year • Outdoor Footwear Brand of the Year • Comfort/Wellness Footwear Brand of the Year • Fashion Footwear Brand of the Year • Private Label of the Year • Shoe Care & Accessories Brand of the Year • Footwear Brand of the Year
Retailer Awards • Independent Men's Footwear Retailer of the Year • Independent Ladies Footwear Retailer of the Year • Independent Children's Footwear Retailer of the Year • Independent Sports Footwear Retailer of the Year • Independent Outdoor Footwear Retailer of the Year • New Independent Footwear Retailer of the Year • Multiple Retailer of the Year • E-tailer of the Year • Independent Family Footwear Retailer of the Year
Industry Awards • 'The Platinum Shoe' Award (Formerly known as best Footwear Representative)
• Student Shoe Fitter of the Year • Leader in Customer Service • Best Use of Technology • Personality of the Year • Footwear Designer of the Year
an award (you will be able to nominate someone else, or your own company). ALL nominations will then be placed online, with members of the industry then choosing their winner in each category - with voting also conducted online (one vote per IP address). Again, there will be no judging panel: every winner will know the industry has chosen them - a true reflection of industry consensus, with no corporate or sponsor intervention. Visit
www.footwearindustryawards.com
to nominate TODAY! Many companies will use the event as the
perfect excuse to reward their teams for their hard work, entertain their key clients and network with their industry colleagues, so why not take the opportunity to do the same? Tables of ten can be secured at a cost of £900
+VAT and individual places cost just £90 +VAT per seat booked. There will be lots more surprises on the night, so to register your interest in attending, please email
gmoore@datateam.co.uk with your requirements or call 0773 304 2104
For sponsorship opportunities please contact Sue Wiseman on 01622 699185
4 • FOOTWEAR TODAY
• SEPTEMBER 2012
www.footweartoday.co.uk
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