AWARD CATEGORIES OVERVIEW

Welcome to the official list of categories for the 3rd Gambia Fashion Awards.
Below, you will find detailed descriptions for both voting and non-voting categories.

Explore the categories to learn more about the standards of excellence we celebrate each year.

EMINENT ACHIEVEMENT

This award honours an individual whose remarkable achievements, leadership, and lasting influence have significantly shaped and advanced the Gambian fashion industry.

RECOGNISED FASHION ICON

This award celebrates a distinguished individual whose personal style, influence, and contribution have made them a true icon within the Gambian fashion industry.

SPECIAL AWARD

This award recognises individuals who directly support the growth of Gambian fashion, as well as those whose work, leadership, or positive influence has a meaningful impact on society.

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR

(WOMENSWEAER / MEANSWEAR)

This award recognises a designer whose designs over the last year have made the greatest impression on the fashion community.

EMERGING DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

(WOMENSWEAER / MEANSWEAR)

Recognises a Menswear and Womenswear designer who is an exceptional and creative fashion designer with eye-catching and cutting-edge designs.

ACCESSORY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

This award recognises an accessory designer whose creativity and craftsmanship have set new standards in fashion through exceptional pieces produced over the past year.

BRAND OF THE YEAR

Honouring a fashion brand that has made a significant impact through innovation, quality, and a strong connection with its audience.

MODEL OF THE YEAR

(FEMALE / MALE)

This award recognises a model whose outstanding talent, professionalism, and influence have made a remarkable impact on the fashion industry over the past year.

OUTSTANDING MODEL  OF THE YEAR

(FEMALE / MALE)

Celebrating a model (male/female) whose confidence, charisma, and versatility have set new standards of excellence in Gambian fashion.

MAKE-UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

This award recognises a make-up artist whose creativity, technique, and artistry have enhanced beauty and defined trends within the fashion industry.

HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR

Recognises a talented hair stylist whose work has defined style, creativity, and excellence throughout the year.

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

(FEMALE / MALE)

Recognises a photographer who specialises in fashion photography and has demonstrated creativity, skill, and artistic excellence over the past year.

FASHION EVENT OF THE YEAR

This award recognises an outstanding fashion event that showcased exceptional creativity, organisation, and impact, contributing to the growth and visibility of Gambian fashion.

FASHIONABLE VISUAL OF THE YEAR

Recognises a music video, movie, advertisement, social media content, State and NGO production that has incorporated a great sense of fashion, creative wardrobe choices, great video quality and concept.

FASHIONABLE PUBLIC FIGURE OF THE YEAR

(FEMALE / MALE)

Honouring a public figure whose flawless sense of style shines through both in the public eye and in everyday life.

MOST STYLISH CELEBRITY OF THE YEAR

(FEMALE / MALE)

Recognises a celebrity whose effortless style and fashion choices continue to inspire, both on and off the red carpet.