THE FULL FIGURED INDUSTRY AWARDS
The Process
Please refer to the timeline on the right for instructions on when you are expected to submit your info.
Take the time to read the category criteria below. Once you have found the category that you fit in, continue to the application page and complete. Between Feb. 3rd and Feb. 28th, you should ONLY be completing the application. You will receive an email letting you if you have made it to the next round. In that email, you will receive further instructions on what you need to submit for consideration.

Outstanding Photographer Award
Recognizes a photographer with a distinguished portfolio of fashion, editorial, and creative work that significantly advances visibility and representation within the plus-size and Big & Tall fashion industry. Eligible candidates demonstrate at least three years of professional experience and a body of work that reflects artistic excellence and influence in the field. Nominate Now
Entertainer of The Year Award
Honors an individual or group whose work in entertainment—across music, film, dance, comedy, or performance—has amplified and championed the full-figured community through creative engagement and cultural influence.
Outstanding Designer Award
Celebrates a fashion designer or brand whose collections and creative work consistently prioritize size-inclusive and Big & Tall design, demonstrating both market impact and artistic innovation over time. Eligible designers maintain a majority-inclusive inventory and a documented history of influence within the industry.
Emerging Plus Model Award
Acknowledges a plus-size model early in their professional career (typically up to seven years) who has distinguished themselves through editorial, runway, and commercial work that redefines beauty standards and represents size diversity with depth, creativity, and presence.
Big & Tall Model of the Year Award
Celebrates a Big & Tall model whose sustained career (typically over seven years) demonstrates industry leadership, artistic excellence, and an enduring commitment to representation in fashion, media, and culture.
Outstanding Plus Model Award
Recognizes a seasoned plus-size model with more than seven years of professional experience whose body of work reflects long-term excellence, versatility, and substantial contribution to the visibility and evolution of inclusive fashion.
Best Boutique Award
Honors a retail boutique—online or physical—whose inventory, customer experience, and market presence demonstrate a strong commitment to serving the plus-size fashion community with excellence, innovation, and strategic growth.
Outstanding MUA Award
Recognizes a makeup artist whose professional work elevates representation of full-figured individuals across runway, editorial, and campaign work. Eligible candidates demonstrate artistic mastery and a sustained record of contribution to beauty and fashion visibility.
Outstanding Silver Fox Award
Celebrates an experienced industry leader—model, creative, entrepreneur, or influencer—who has demonstrated enduring excellence, leadership, and lasting contributions to the plus-size and Big & Tall sectors over multiple years.
Outstanding Podcast Award
Recognizes a podcast that delivers compelling, insightful content relevant to the plus-size and Big & Tall community, fostering meaningful dialogue and cultural impact across fashion, lifestyle, wellness, and lived experience.
Content Creator of The Year
Celebrates a social media creator whose work across platforms demonstrates authentic engagement, creative excellence, and influential content that advances the visibility and representation of the full-figured community in fashion and culture.




