A prestigious competition requires prestigious judges, and we are delighted to announce the judging panel for the 2025 Craft of Shoemaking Award which is sponsored by Carreducker.
Fiona Campbell, bespoke footwear specialist and visiting lecturer at the London College of Fashion. Winner of the 2008 Leathersellers’ Award for research into sustainable footwear materials.
Liveryman Sarah Day, formerly Course Leader at the London College of Fashion, an avid promoter of footwear education, and external examiner at Capel Manor College.
Freeman Michael James, managing director of Springline Lasts, a highly skilled bespoke lastmaker and new model developer.
Sebastian Tarek, talented bespoke shoemaker. Former tutor at Capel Manor College and visiting lecturer at the Royal College of Art, London.
We know that these highly respected representatives from the British footwear business can’t wait to see the entries for the inaugural Craft of Shoemaking Award.
The deadline for entries is Wednesday 23 April 2025 and there are full details of how to enter here.