Back in April, the British Fashion Council announced the launch of a brand new award, the Changemakers Prize, established in partnership with Swarovski. Now, the first set of finalists has been revealed.
There are three key pillars that comprise the Institute of Positive Fashion initiative – people, community and craftsmanship and environment – each represented by three finalists, some of whom are duos. Hairstylist Cyndia Harvey, the Zebedee Talent Agency co-founders Laura Johnson and Zoe Proctor, and designer Rahemur Rahman fall into the People category; John Hickling, Stay Wild Swim co-founders Natalie Glaze and Zanna Van Dijk, and designer Patrick McDowell are shortlisted in the Environment category; and Andrew Kenny, Cozette McCreery and Daisy Knatchbull are recognised for their dedication to the Community and Craftsmanship.
Candidates were nominated by industry peers, businesses, employers and colleagues before facing the judging panel. British Vogue editor-in-chief and European editorial director of Vogue, Edward Enninful, joins Munroe Bergdorf, Tan France, Lily Cole, Farrah Storr, Ib Kamara, Jo Ellison, chief executive of the BFC Caroline Rush and Swarovski’s creative director Giovanna Engelbert on the panel that will determine the winners of the inaugural Changemakers prize. More than 500 applicants were whittled down to the shortlist of finalists, from which three winners will be chosen in September. The winners will receive mentorship support and a cash prize, as well as global recognition.
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