The following are the Nominee Categories For The 2016 Abryanz style and Fashion Awards.
- Male/female Continental style & fashion influencer. (Africa)
Nominees should be male or female public figures that are very influential with their personal style and fashion choices, within their own countries and across Africa. The individual could be an Artiste, Media personality, Designer or style icon that is creating a buzz with their sense of style. This category applies for any African, whether they are residing on the continent or not.
- Most stylish couple. (Africa)
Nominees should be fashion forward and well-coordinated couples from Africa. The couples nominated in this category should be residing on any of the countries on the African continent. A great social media following is an added advantage.
- Humanitarian Award for works in Fashion.
This award is given to a fashion personality that has created a big impact in the fashion industry. Recipients of this award are chosen basing on their contribution to the growth and development of the African Continent, through their influence, philanthropist work, and achievements in representing Africa, here and abroad.
This award is given on merit only, and no nomination bid is required.
- Most fashionable music video
Uganda & Rest of Africa.
Nominees should have a music video that was released within the time line of 2016. Judgment is based on the wardrobe choices and concepts used in the music video.
The nominee could be either male or female, and the tribute is given to the artiste and not director of the music video.
There will be two recipients of this award; the Ugandan recipient and another from the rest of Africa (any of the other parts of Africa).
- Stylist of the year.
Uganda, East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa &Central Africa.
Nominees should be individuals, male/female that coordinate the styling of women’s and/or men’s clothing and accessories used in Music videos, photography, runway presentations, or events appearances. This category does not include clothing design and/or sewing.
Nominees in this category will be selected from Uganda, East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa &Central Africa.
- Best dressed male/female media personality of the year.
Uganda & Rest of Africa.
Male Individual who is directly involved in the media, whether as a TV host, Presenter, news anchor, Radio Host, or Journalist whose style is always on point; on and off air. The individual could either be in print or digital media.
A great social media following and influence is an added advantage for the individuals in this category.
There will be four recipients of this award; the male & female Ugandan recipients and others two from the rest of Africa (any of the other parts of Africa).
- Best dressed Male/female political figure. (Africa)
Nominees should be individuals that are currently in public offices, who stand out for their unique style sense and fashion choices. This category caters for Heads of state, First ladies, members of parliament, ministers, Local councils, and government officials. This category caters for only Africans.
- Outstanding Male/female Model of the year
Uganda, East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa &Central Africa.
Individual male/female with advanced runway and/or print experience and presence, possess the skills and the look to make it to the top markets and major runway shows/ print ads in Africa and the world over. Nominees should have well stated campaigns and runways done within the year, and social media presence.
This individual should be able to command respect and audience in Africa and placement of the model with an international agency is an added advantage.
This category has been revised, and it caters for any model that fits the criteria, whether they have been in the industry for long or not.
Nominees in this category will be selected from Uganda, East Africa, West Africa, Central Africa & Southern Africa.
- Most stylish Male/female African in the Diaspora (continental).
Nominees should be Africans that are based in the Diaspora who have a very impeccable sense of style, and fashion choices. Nominees should have good presence on an active social media platform, either Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram, coupled with a great following.
This category caters for the entire continent and there will be only two winners selected for this award (male & Female).
- Lifetime Style & Fashion Icon Achievement Award.
This award is given on merit basis, and no individuals are nominated for this particular category.
The awardee is chosen by a panel of judges and the individual chosen should be very influential, accomplished and inspiring when it comes to fashion.
Previous recipients of this award include Santa Anzo (2014) and Sylvia Owori (2013), and Princess Elizabeth Bagaya (2015),all of whom are accomplished Ugandan fashion designers and mentors.
- Most stylish Male/female Celebrity.
Uganda, East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa &Central Africa.
Nominees should be individuals in the limelight that have a very outstanding sense of style, as observed from their public appearances and on their social media platforms.
Socialites, artistes, performers, comedians, artists, music producers, Deejays are some of the individuals recognized in this category.
Nominees in this category will be selected from Uganda, East Africa, West Africa, Central Africa & Southern Africa.
- Fashion designer of the year
Uganda, East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa &Central Africa.
Nominees could be male/female Individual who specializes in creating ready-to-wear garments or high fashion/haute couture garments for men and/or women. Ready-to-wear clothing is defined as clothing marketed in a finished condition, made in standard sizes).
Haute couture clothing is defined as the design of high quality, usually custom-made clothing, made to a client’s specific requirements and measurements, sewn with extreme attention to detail, often using hand-executed techniques).
Nominees for this category are selected basing on their work, influence in the industry and their works done throughout the year of 2016.
Nominees in this category will be selected from Uganda, East Africa, West Africa, Central Africa &Southern Africa.
- Makeup artiste 2016
Uganda, East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa & Central Africa.
Nominees should be Male or Female who specializes in “commercial” style makeup, likely used for the following: television, bridal makeup, catalog style print work, every day wear, and any other uses for commercial style makeup application. A well-documented detail of their year’s projects will be an added benefit.
Nominees in this category will be selected from Uganda, East Africa, West Africa, Central Africa &Southern Africa. There will be 5 winners for this category, with one winner from each of the selected regions.
- Best fashion writer/blogger of the year
Uganda & Rest of Africa.
Nominees should be a journalist, or blogger in the field of fashion, style and beauty. Their area of specialty could vary from, print, to broadcast.
Nominees nominated as bloggers should have a well followed, very trendy and up to date fashion blog, and a great social media following as well.
There will be two recipients of this award; the Ugandan recipient and one from the rest of Africa (any of the other parts of Africa).
- Lifestyle fashion photographer of the year.
Uganda & Rest of Africa.
Nominees must specialize in the genre of fashion, commercial or related photography.
Glamour, pin-up, runway, lingerie or related photography is an added advantage.
There will be two recipients of this award; the Ugandan recipient and one from the rest of Africa (any of the other parts of Africa).
- Crossing borders with Fashion. (Africa)
Nominees should either be a fashion designer, model, blogger, fashionista or fashion related company that is directly involved in the fashion industry, abroad. These should however be originating from Africa.
Their contribution should directly be impacting the fashion industry here in Africa. This category is open to only Africans.
- Best model management. (Africa)
Model agency that has registered consistent efforts in boosting the modeling and fashion industry in Africa. Nominated agencies should a registered and certified model management company operating in Africa.
The agency should have detailed portfolio of models it has managed to place throughout the year. International placements for the agencies’ models is an added advantage.
- Hair stylist of the year. (East Africa)
Nominees should be Male or Female who specializes in “commercial” hair styling and dressing likely used for the following: television, bridal makeup, catalog style print work, every day wear, and any other uses for hair styling. A well-documented detail of their year’s projects will be an added benefit.
Nominees in this category will be selected from East Africa only.
- Most stylish male/female artiste.
East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Central Africa.
Nominees should be artistes/entertainers; from any part of Africa They should be very fashion forward, on and off the social scene. A great social media following is an added advantage. This category is open to only those Artistes that are residing on the African Continent.
- Best dressed male/female Guest.
Individuals could be a celebrity or just one of the guests, and is awarded basing on their look of the night. Putting a lot of thought and effort in choosing your outfit of the night gets you closer to this grand prize.
The final decision on who get awarded for this category is done by the Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards judging panel.
- Best dressed traditional/Religious leader.(Africa)
Nominees should either be a traditional leader like a king, queen, princess & prince, or a religious leader whose sense of style and fashion preferences have them recognized and celebrated on the continent.
Nominees should be individuals with a very outstanding sense of style, as observed from their public appearances and on their social media platforms.
- Male/female Fashionista of the year.
Uganda, East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Central Africa.
Nominees should be individuals that have an impeccable sense of style, both on and off the limelight. The individual should be very influential, with their style, and very versatile, when it comes to their wardrobe choices. This award could be given to anybody, and is not restricted to only celebrities, and socialites.
A great social media following is an added advantage.
- ASFA Personality of the year. (Uganda)
Nominees should be individuals directly involved in the fashion industry in Uganda. These could be either a model, designer, fashionista, or even celebrity who has achieved great heights, in regards to fashion for the year 2016. Accomplishments are based on the individuals’ impact on the industry, directly or indirectly.This category is open to individuals from Uganda only.
- Fashion event of the year.This category caters for fashion events held in the year 2016. The events could have been a fashion show, award ceremony, or even social gathering, that had a great impact on the social and fashion scene in Uganda.Only events held in Uganda can be nominated for this category.Show production, organization and even theme of the show, will be crucial in judging the nominations for this category.
- ASFA TRIBUTE.
This category will be an honor tribute to a single individual, who is departed, but is remembered for their great contribution to the fashion and style industry on the continent.The individual isn’t restricted to celebrities only, but to any individual, who even in their passing, was very significant in steering the fashion industry forward.The individual that will be receiving this tribute will be selected from any part of Africa.
