Organizer

FIT Design Awards

Location

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

Deadline

• Early Bird discount (15%): September 7, 2025
• Extended Early Bird discount (10%): October 31, 2025
• Regular Deadline: December 15, 2025
• Final Deadline: March 1, 2026 (a 10% late fee will apply until April 12, 2026)
• Program Close Date: April 12, 2026
• Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Deadline: August 31, 2026

Competition Category

• Sport Apparel Design of the Year (Professional)
• Sports Gear Design of the Year (Professional)
• Emerging Sports Apparel Designer of the Year (Student)
• Emerging Sports Gear Designer of the Year (Student)
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Eligibility

• Professional: Companies/Brands, Independent Designers
• Student: Students
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Professionals with a minimum of 40 years of experience in the industry
• All participants must be aged 18+ .

Entry Fee Paid .

• Company/Brand: CHF 250
• Independent Designer: CHF 100
• Student: CHF 50
• A 50% discount is available for the same entry in additional categories .
• There are no further fees for winning .

Prizes/Awards

• All Winners: Receive the FIT Awards trophy, extensive publicity to an international audience, a badge of achievement, and more .
• Student Winners: Will receive two masterclasses and a “Creative Council” session with industry expert Sean Williams to review their portfolios and guide their next career steps .
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Described as the highest honor in the sports design field .

Core Introduction

The FIT Sport Design Awards recognize the industry’s most innovative sports equipment and apparel . The program seeks ground-breaking sports innovations, sustainable products, and performance-enhancing solutions that provide comfort for athletes . It is open to companies, independent designers, and emerging talents, with a win serving as a true badge of quality .