The best of the UK's footwear retailers, brands and students were recognised at the Drapers Footwear Awards last week. The awards bring together around 400 industry leaders to celebrate and recognise the achievements of 13 footwear retailers, brands and students in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The Awards included comedian Rufus Hound hosting the evening and presenting the awards. Designer Terry de Havilland picked up the Lifetime Achievement Award, Schuh won the Multiple Retailer of the Year award, Brand of the Year went to Ugg Australia and etailer of the Year was won by Schuh. The full list of winners can be found below.
Best New Store - Cloggs
Comfort Footwear Retailer of the Year - Footwise
Kids' Footwear Retailer of the Year - Donaghy's
Family Footwear Retailer of the Year - The Golden Boot
Footwear Etailer of the Year - Schuh
Store/Concession Manager of the Year - Joy Davies, Shoe Zone/Stead & Simpson
Buyer of the Year - Helen Povey, Office
Footwear Brand of the Year - Ugg
Highly Commended: FitFlop
Student Footwear Designer of the Year - Chloe Stanyon, Cordwainers
Best Footwear Offer in a Fashion Multiple - River Island
Multiple Footwear Retailer of the Year - Schuh
Independent Footwear Retailer of the Year - Pam Jenkins
Highly Commended: Robert Carder Shoes
Lifetime Achievement Award - Terry De Havilland
