2nd Annual International Indigenous Arts & Fashion Awards

1.  Designer of the Year – Must have a MINIMUM of 5 years designing and have had a new clothing line in the past 2 years. Designer must make the clothing by hand or sewing machine.

2.  Accessories Designer of the Year- Must have had a new accessories line in the past 2 years.

3.  Emerging Designer of the Year- Can be a student. Must be new to designing (5 years or less).

4. Sustainable Fashion- Must provide proof of materials used in your clothing or accessories line.

5.  International Indigenous Designer of the Year- Must have shown in fashion shows outside of their respective country.

6.  Model of the Year- Must have had paid work in the past 2 years (please provide a CV).

7.  Entertainer of the Year- Must have worked in the past 2 years (please provide a CV or posters of the events you were performing in.

8.  Fashion Influencer- Do you always turn heads with your amazing fashion sense? Got a closet full of Indigenous fashion? Then this category is for you!  Can be a YouTube, IG, or TikTok star, do make up or hair, or even comedy. How ever you feel you “influence” your followers you’re welcome to submit a nomination. Please provide a link to all your social media pages. Submit 5 photos and bio of why you think you would be a good fit to be the Fashion Influencer 2023 winner. 

9.  Ready-To-Wear/Graphic Designer of the Year-  An original created fabric and design. Commercial projects will be accepted. 

10.  Lifetime Achievement, Designer- Someone who has been designing for 25+ years.

11.  Makeup Artist of the Year- Must have worked in the past 2 years. Please submit a CV.

12.  Hair Stylist of the Year- Must have worked in the past 2 years. Please submit a CV.

13.  Woman on the HERizon (4 will be awarded)- This category is for 4 women who has been doing great things in their communities but did not win an award. It can be someone who has volunteered or made a positive impact in their community.