Judges

Our judging panel line-up for 2027 will be announced soon.

Judging process

Drapers Footwear Awards will have a two-stage judging process. In the first round, to be in with a chance of being shortlisted, you MUST answer all the questions on the entry form.

The companies/individuals who have made the shortlist will be informed no later than the end of 5 March 2027.

The shortlist will then be deliberated over by our carefully selected panel of industry judges during Drapers Footwear Awards judging day.

All judging takes place under Chatham House Rule and all judges sign a non-disclosure agreement.

The final decision on winners is made by secret ballot and no judge leaves the room knowing which businesses/individuals have won.

The judging process has been honed and perfected over the years, ensuring the fairest and most robust way of deciding on the winners of these important industry awards.