We Challenge you, as more are records broken
The awards are drawing closer with only a few weeks to go. In its fifth year, the Footwear Industry Awards so far has seen nothing but success and records broken throughout the process. With a record number of entrants, votes and now National Shop Front entries, the awards are proving how much the industry is active and getting involved. Sponsored by HB Shoes, and with so many
fantastic entries submitted for the National Shop Front this year, judging has now commenced with the winner being announced on the night. Crediting the efforts of independent retailers, it
will be interesting to see who the judges select to win the prize of £1,500 worth of holiday vouchers. We only have one record left to beat and that is the number of people who will be joining us on the night. Can we beat last year? We challenge you!
Tickets are available via our website
www.footwearindustryawards.com
or alternatively you can contact journal and events manager, Sue Wiseman on 01622 699185 or at
swiseman@datateam.co.uk Dance the night away
We are excited to announce a live band playing at this year’s event to get everyone moving with some classic tunes. The playlist is set and the band is ready, so get your dancing shoes on! The dress code for this year’s event is formal attire with black tie / lounge suits and cocktail
dresses, as we set for a night of glitz, glam and networking. Drawing closer, the big event being is set to grace the National Conference Centre (formally known as the National Motorcycle Museum) on February 21st.
New Sponsor getting involved!
We are also excited to announce GRS Footwear as the wine sponsor for the Footwear Industry Awards. An essential part of the evening, wouldn’t you agree? Established in 1880, GRS Footwear is one of the longest established Companies in the UK shoe trade, now distributing the brands Lunar, Grisport, Goodyear & Rider. Martin Rye from GRS Footwear said “GRS
Footwear decided to take part in the 2016 Footwear awards after it was suggested by some of our customers that they would like to vote for both our ‘Lunar’ and ‘Grisport’ brands and had not previously seen us listed. “As a Company we’ve never registered for any
awards before, but speaking to some of our friends in the trade, they advised us that, not only was the ceremony a great night, but it was an honour to have your brand shortlisted as a finalist. “I’ve been amazed at how many of our
customers have told us that they have voted for us in in the categories. It’s not only flattering, but an endorsement of how well our whole team has worked in firmly establishing our brands in the UK. When we started out with the Lunar brand 12 years ago, I dreamed that one day our name
would become one of the most recognised in the shoe trade, sitting alongside some of the industry stalwarts, after a huge amount of hard work and investment, it finally seems that that dream has been realised”. After this exciting news, Cheryl Taylor, editor of
Footwear Today magazine commented “We are thrilled to have GRS Footwear joining us as sponsor; as we prepare for a fantastic night celebrating those who have succeeded in the past year with well-deserved merit. The Footwear Industry Awards enable companies to connect with key industry members, as well as discussing the latest changes within the industry. In an industry as booming as footwear, it is important to sponsor the awards to show not only support, but the success celebrated within it”. GRS Footwear join the ranks of our sponsors including main sponsor Clarks and Cherry Blossom, Legero Superfit, HB Shoes, MODA, pediped, Rieker and Skechers. The awards are also supported by the Independent Footwear Retailer’s Association (IFRA), British Footwear Association (BFA), Society of Shoe Fitters (SSF) and Footwear Today.
Ladies Footwear Brand Of The Year Men’s Footwear Brand of the Year Wine Sponsor
Awards Category Sponsors
Event Sponsor
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
G R S FOOTWEAR
National Shop Front of the Year Sponsor
Children’s Retailer of the Year Sponsor
Ladies Independent Retailer of the Year
Table Centerpiece Sponsor
Independent Family Footwear Retailer of the Year
Evening Entertainment Spnsor
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