The votes are in, the judges have made their selections… and organiser Datateam ![]()
Business Media is delighted to announce the shortlisted brands and retailers for the 2017 Footwear Industry Awards!
The winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on 19 February, 2017, after the first day of the Moda show, at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham, near the NEC.
If you have not yet reserved your tickets, make sure you contact Sue Wisemanswiseman@datateam.co.uk by January 18th to benefit from the reduced early bird rate. Alternatively, you can fill in the online booking form here.
Tickets include:
- Cocktail reception
- Three-course meal with fine wine
- Awards presentation for outstanding achievement
- Guest Host Ryan Philpott
- Gold and Black charity fundraiser in aid of Melanoma UK & Footwear Friends
- After dinner entertainment
- Networking with peers, press, friends and colleagues
Contact Sue Wiseman at swiseman@datateam.co.uk today to make sure you take advantage of the early bird rate! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter at @FootwearToday #FIA2016 For more information
Men’s Brand of the Year
Anatomic
DB Shoes
Grisport
Rieker
Skechers
Ladies Brand of the Year
DB Shoes
Lunar
Legero
Paul Green
Rieker
Skechers
Children’ Footwear Brand of theYear
Bobux
Clarks
Froddo
pediped
Ricosta
Skechers
Superfit
Outdoor Footwear Brand of the Year
Cotswold
DB Shoes
Grisport
Legero
Waldlaufer
Comfort/Wellness Brand of the Year
DB Shoes
Rieker
Skechers
The Flexx
Waldlaufer
Fashion Brand of the Year
Gabor
Lunar
Paul Green
Riva
Skechers
Footwear Brand of the Year
DB Shoes
Grisport
pediped
Rieker
Skechers
Shoecare and Accessories Brand of the Year
Cherry Blossom
Euroleather
Kiwi
Punch
Victor de Banke
Retail categories
Men’s Independent Retailer of the Year
Bishops of Coleraine
Charles Clinkard
Donagys
North Shoes
Robin Elt Shoes
WJ French & Sons – Southampton
Ladies Independent Retailer of the Year
Bells Shoes
Charles Clinkard
North Shoes
Robin Elt Shoes
Soles With Heart
Sundaes – Cambridge
WJ French & Sons – Southampton
Children’s Independent Retailer of the Year
Billy Goat
Donagy’s
Klodhoppers
Soles With Heart
Tip Top Toes
Fashion Independent Retailer of the Year
Jakes
Tower London
Sarah’s Shoes
J Shoes
Soles With Heart
Outdoor Independent Retailer of the Year
Donaghys
Mountain Feet
Robert Carder
Swans Shoes
Whalley Warm & Dry
New Independent Retailer of the Year
Billy Goat Shoes
Inn Shoes – Belfast
Sarah’s Shoes
Shoes on the Hill
Zap & Toes
Independent Family Retailer of the Year
Cripps- Terenure
Johnsons Shoes/Bowleys Fine Shoes
North Shoes
Robin Elt Shoes
WJ French & Sons – Southampton
Multiple Retailer of the Year
Charles Clinkard
Pavers
Robin Elt Shoes
Schuh
Trotters
Platinum Shoe Award
Glenn Coleman – Start-rite
Kevin Sumner – Rieker
Mark Pownall – Gardiners
Paul Stewart – GRS
Robert Read – Skechers
Leader in Customer Service
Anatomic
Gardiners Team
Karen Carton – Bobux
Skechers Team
W J French & Son Team
Best Use Technology/ e-tailer
Bobux
Gardiners
Milly J Shoes
Pediped
Skechers
Personality of the Year
Ben Gardiner – Gardiners
Glenn Coleman – Start-rite
Marie Payne – DB Shoes
Matt Wright – pediped
Paul Luesby – North Shoes
Designer of the Year
Fanny Lamelle – Rieker
Jenevieve Froncek – pediped
Mark Flenley – Gardiners
Martina Keller – LEGeRO
Mike Sheehan – Altberg
