This edition is the 2nd edition of the West Africa Fashion Awards, the region’s highest honour for excellence in fashion and contribution towards development in the fashion industry in western Africa, the maiden edition opened up opportunities for upcoming and upstanding individuals in the industry. This edition comes with a monetary reward for all individuals nominated in a sponsored category.
West Africa Fashion Awards Timeline:
The deadline for entries to the West African Fashion Awards is July 5, 2015 and the nominee list of the West African Fashion Awards will be announced on August 25, 2015 after thorough research on all individuals nominated. Please note; nomination is opened to all individuals in West Africa
Categories for this year’s West Africa Fashion Awards
1. Fashion Stylist of the Year
2. Male Model of the Year
3. Female Model of the Year
4. Online Fashion Media of the Year
5. Fashion Media of the Year
6. West African Fashion Event of the Year
7. Fashionable West African Celebrity Female
8. Fashionable West African Celebrity Male
9. West African Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year
10. Fabric Manufacturer of the Year
11. PAGEANT/MODEL SEARCH OF THE YEAR
12. Fashion PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
13. MODELLING AGENCY OF THE YEAR
14. RED CARPET DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
15. Women’s Wear Designer of the Year
16. Men’s Wear Designer of the Year
17. Urban Wear Designer of the Year
18. Accessory Designer of the Year
19. Make Up Artist of the Year
About West African Fashion Awards (WAFA)
The West African Fashion Awards (WAFA) will hold in different cities in western Africa each year. It's aim is to recognise, inspire and promote the wealth of fashion talent within West Africa. The event provides a stepping stone for emerging design talent into the highly competitive fashion arena through networking, promotion and guidance. Winning or being shortlisted for an Award provides endless rewards for designers who participate as the event offers a great opportunity to increase brand awareness and to showcase designers work in front of industry professionals. The exposure from PR and Marketing generated from taking part in the show is invaluable to anyone who wishes to establish themselves within the fashion industry.
For nomination, kindly visit www.westafricanfashionaward.com to nominate your favourite personality, for more information on nomination; kindly write the nomination coordinator on nominate@westafricanfashionaward.com
NB: All nominations must be received by 23.59 GMT on 5th July 2015.
There is no limit for nominations; you may nominate as many individual as you wish
