Celebrating creative resilience and innovation in footwear

At Drapers, we are proud to champion the creativity, resilience and innovation that define the footwear industry.

Drapers Footwear Awards honour the dedication and hard work of the people who power this vital sector, from visionary designers and trusted retailers to skilled manufacturers and rising stars.

By bringing together every specialism of the industry, we shine a spotlight on the talent and achievements that keep it thriving. With a wide range of categories, there is an opportunity to celebrate excellence in every part of a footwear business.

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It has been huge recognition for me and my brand. Thank you so much
Creative Director, Nicki Hoyne

Great event, fantastic feel to the room and wonderful setting
PR director, Steve Madden

Excellent event, very well organised. Host was brilliant, really funny
Junior buyer, Marks & Spencer

The event was entirely worthwhile from a business and networking perspective, but also equally enjoyable as a standalone event
General manager, DSV

Great night, lots of achievement recognised, great host, great to network with other brands
Ecomm trading manager, Clarks

I'm really humbled. I think it's wonderful for the company and for the team. It's not the end – it's just the beginning
Lifetime Achievement Award winner and Chief executive officer of Kurt Geiger, Neil Clifford

For us at Schuh, it’s really important to get across our purpose. We use our platform to do more good, so we really want to get across that it's not just about the product – it's about the people as well
Best Footwear Marketing Campaign winner, Schuh

I'm really humbled. I think it's wonderful for the company and for the team. It's not the end – it's just the beginning
Lifetime Achievement Award winner Neil Clifford, Chief Executive Officer, Kurt Geiger