RVAFW Best of the Year Award Nomination

RVAFW award: To be considered for the 2025 RVAFW best of the year award you or a colleague may nominate yourself or another qualified candidate for consideration of the award. The material will be reviewed and voted by RVAFW board of directors and a panel of industry professionals to determine the 2025 RVAFW best of the year award. The nominee has to meet all of the requirements that are listed under the category they are nominated in, no exceptions. (See details below)

To be a running candidate you must add your website link, email, first & last name, a copy of any documentation that is requested under the category you or the qualified candidate is being nominated in, and a paragraph or a creative statement of why you or the nominee deserve this award?

ALL NOMINATION ARE OPEN.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 NOMINATIONS CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT.

Please complete the form below

Select

Name

First and Last name of you or the nominee

First Name

Last Name

Website

ENTER "NA" IF NOT APPLICABLE

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Instagram Handle

Email of the Nominee, (Personal or Business)

Statement or Paragraph of why you (or nominee) deserve this award.

Requirements for Consideration:

Designer of the Year: Professional Instagram page, Professional website, participated in various fashion shows, participated in 3 or more editorial photoshoots in the last year, Published, leader in your industry, a specific signature style.

Model of the Year: Professional Instagram page, Participated in various fashion shows, Participated in at least 10 editorial photoshoots in the last year, 6 projects (editorial, commercial and e-commerce) in the last year, Published, leader in your industry.

Fashion Photographer of the Year: Professional Instagram page, professional website, a consistent body of work, At least 10 or more projects (editorial, commercial and e-commerce) in the last year, Published, leader there in your industry

Beauty Professional of the Year: Professional website and Instagram showcasing their work, Public Recognition 3 reviews or 2 publications or major productions, Professional certification or license for continued education, at least 1 specialty such as colorist, hair cutting, bridal, barbering, textured styling, hair extensions, editorial, fashion/runway

Non Profit of the Year: Professional Social Media, Website, Educational Programs, 2-3 Years in Business, Leader in your industry, and committed to growing the creative community.

Small Business of the Year: Professional Social Media, Website, Educational Programs, 2-3 Years in Business, Leader in your industry, and committed to growing the creative community.