—Designer of the Year 2023
is awarded to a Belgian fashion designer or a designer working for a Belgian fashion house whose work in one’s own name or for a fashion house impressed the jury during the past 12 months.
—Professional of the Year 2023
is awarded to a professional in the Belgian fashion industry whose work impressed the jury during the past 12 months, but who is not a designer (business profile, stylist, photographer, artist, model, …)
—Changemaker of the Year 2023
is awarded to a committed designer, professional or entrepreneur active in the Belgian fashion industry who has provided an outstanding contribution towards positive change during the past 12 months, for instance in striving for more sustainability, inclusivity or innovation.
—Accessory Designer of the Year 2023
is awarded to a Belgian fashion designer or a designer working for a Belgian fashion house, whose work in accessories (e.g. leather goods, bags, shoes, jewellery, hats, scarfs etc.), in one’s own name or for a fashion house impressed the jury during the past 12 months.
—Fashion Brand of the Year 2023
is a public choice award for which Belgian brands can apply. The general public can choose their favourite via www.belgianfashionawards.be from a final selection of 10 Belgian brands carefully selected by the professional jury. The brand with the most votes wins the audience award.
—Emerging Talent of the Year 2023
is awarded to a Belgian fashion designer or company, with a strong concept or great creativity, active in the professional area with one’s own collection for a maximum of 3 years.
—Most Promising Graduate of the Year 2023
is awarded to a promising alumnus of a Belgian fashion school who graduated in June of the previous academic year. Belgian schools belonging to this category are: Royal Academy of Antwerp, La Cambre, Academie Sint-Niklaas (SASK), Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten Gent (KASK), HE Francisco Ferrer, Helmo Mode, Château Massart Mode.
—Jury Prize of the Year 2023
rewards a Belgian fashion designer or a designer working for a Belgian fashion house. This prize honours the career path of a fashion designer whose work in one’s own name or for a fashion house convinced the jury. Designers are nominated by the members of the Official Jury.