Organizer

Global Footwear Awards

Location

Global (Open to anyone aged 18+ residing anywhere in the world)

Deadline

• Early Bird (20% discount): April 30, 2025
• Extended Early Bird (10% discount): June 30, 2025
• Regular Deadline: September 7, 2025
• Final Deadline: October 5, 2025 (a 20% late fee applies until November 9, 2025)
• The Program Closes on: November 9, 2025

Competition Category

• Footwear Design (accepts drawings/3D concepts, prototypes, or already launched shoes)
• Special awards for sustainable practices and social impact

Eligibility

• Open to anyone aged 18+ residing anywhere in the world .
• Features Professional (Companies/Brands, Independent Designers) and Student categories, which are judged separately .
• The design must have been completed within the last 5 years .

Entry Fee Paid .

• Students: CHF 35 (approx. US$40)
• Independent Designers: CHF 70 (approx. US$85)
• Companies/Brands:
  • Small Company (Up to 10 employees): CHF 100 (approx. US$112)
  • Medium Company (11-49 employees): CHF 200 (approx. US$250)
  • Large Company (Over 50 employees): CHF 400 (approx. US$450)
• A 50% discount is available for the same entry in additional categories .
• There are no further fees for winning .

Prizes/Awards

• All Winners: Will receive a Winner’s Seal, a certificate, and a permanent online profile on the winners’ page .
• “Emerging Designer of the Year”: Will receive an exclusive Masterclass and a portfolio review session with industry expert Sean Williams .
• “Independent Designer of the Year”: Will receive a comprehensive mentorship program valued at €1495 from INDIPROC .
• Winning provides brand differentiation, increased credibility, and valuable marketing opportunities .

Core Introduction

The Global Footwear Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence in footwear design . The competition is open to professionals and students worldwide, with judging criteria based on creativity, design, and innovation . Entries can be concepts, prototypes, or market-ready products, with a special emphasis on designs that incorporate sustainability and social impact .