Drapers has opened entries for the Drapers Footwear Awards 2027 and announced the launch of the Drapers Footwear Summit, a new half-day event created specifically for senior leaders and decision-makers in the footwear sector.

Both events will take place on Wednesday 7 July 2027 at Grosvenor House, London. While held on the same day, the summit and awards are distinct events with separate attendance and registration.

Drapers Footwear Awards 2027

• The awards will continue to recognise and celebrate the outstanding people and businesses that power the footwear sector, and in 2027 will be celebrated as a lunchtime ceremony.
• There are 15 enterable categories, including Footwear Manufacturer of the Year, Women’s and Men’s Brands of the Year, and Sustainability Initiative of the Year.
• A new category for 2027, Footwear Offer of the Year, is aimed at multiple retailers wanting to showcase the quality of their product.
• Entry is free.
• The entry deadline is 5 February 2027. 

Drapers Footwear Summit

The summit will be held as a series of discussions with footwear leaders, addressing topics such as navigating intricate supply chains, getting ahead of complex sustainability regulations and readying the best fashion-forward product.

For more information and to enter, visit footwearawards.drapersonline.com.