CATEGORIES

About The 2023 Categories
Welcome to the 2023 Nigeria Fashion Awards categories.
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recognises a Nigerian designer whose innovative collections have made a notable impact on the industry, defining the shape of global fashion.
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR - MENSWEAR
will be presented to an outstanding Nigerian menswear designer who has made a significant creative impact in the fashion industry.
EMERGING DESIGNER OF THE YEAR - WOMENSWEAR
will be presented to an innovative womenswear designer who is emerging as a true creative force. The winner will receive a cash prize, mentorship for one year from industry experts in the fields of marketing, Finance, PR, Branding etc. and gain national and international exposure
INTERNATIONAL NIGERIAN DESIGNER AWARD
The award recognises an overseas-based Nigerian designer who has achieved International success and brought attention to Nigerian talent on the world stage
DIGITAL FASHION CREATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
will be presented to a Nigerian fashion blogger or website that demonstrates creativity, excellence, and range in online fashion critique, reporting, photography etc
CREATIVE AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Award recognising a creative entity which has helped to elevate and contribute to the progress of individuals and brands involved in the fashion industry.
HAIR ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Award recognising an individual who has excelled among their peers in the area of hairstyling, particularly with regards to fashion shows, editorials etc
INFLUENCER
Award recognising an individual who has excelled among their peers in the area of fashion influencing particularly with regards to working with brands and the ability to influence fashion narrative among the public
FASHION DESIGN STUDENT AWARD
will be presented to an exceptional fashion design student who has recently graduated from a fashion design program.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Recognises a Nigerian or international designer whose innovative collections have made a notable impact on the industry, defining the shape of global fashion.
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR - WOMENSWEAR
will be presented to an outstanding Nigerian womenswear designer who has made a significant creative impact in the fashion industry.
JEWELLERY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Recognises a Nigerian designer whose innovative jewellery collections have made a notable impact on the industry
TRAILBLAZER AWARD
Award for an individual showing visionary work to date in positioning their brand at the intersection of culture, art, music and film.
MAKE-UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
The Makeup Artist of the Year Award is for an individual who has displayed outstanding creativity and talent
FASHION ICON OF THE YEAR
CREATIVE AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Award recognising a creative entity which has helped to elevate and contribute to the progress of individuals and brands involved in the fashion industry.
FASHION INNOVATION AWARD
will be presented to a Nigerian company or individual that is innovating how we experience, consume or interact with fashion through technology.
THE FASHION IMPACT AWARD
is to be presented to a Nigerian designer or brand that has made a significant social or philanthropic impact in the Nigerian/or the international community
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
For outstanding contribution to the global fashion industry, and commitment to creating an inclusive brand that champions people from all backgrounds and experiences.
EMERGING DESIGNER OF THE YEAR - MENSWEAR
will be presented to an innovative menswear designer who is emerging as a true creative force. The winner will receive a cash prize, mentorship for one year from industry experts in the fields of marketing, Finance, PR, Branding etc. and gain national and international exposure
FASHION STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Fashion Stylist of the Year Award is for an individual who has displayed outstanding creativity and talent
MODEL OF THE YEAR
The Model Of The Year is for an individual who has displayed outstanding talent in the world of modelling
TALENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the most outstanding agency working with models and other talents in the field of - or related to - fashion
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
is awarded to a Nigerian professional in the fashion sector, with the exception of designers, who has been noteworthy during the past 12 months.
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
will be presented to a designer or brand that has made a significant impact towards sustainability
IMAGE MAKER OF THE YEAR AWARD
will be presented to an outstanding Nigerian fashion photographer or filmmaker who has made a significant impact within the fashion industry.