In each of the following categories

STUDENT DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
ACCESSORY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
JEWELLERY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

the winner will receive The Fashion Innovation Award and a cash prize of €1,000.

The winning designs will be featured in the Fashion Innovation Awards photo shoot in the April issues of GALWAYnow and LIMERICKnow magazines.

Two of Galway's most established and respected retailers in the heart of the city; Hartmanns Jewellers and Treasure Chest of Shop Street, will also give winners the opportunity to display a window installation during Galway Arts Festival fortnight.