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HOW TO APPLY

The deadline for applications (and all supporting documents) to the RE:Fashion Awards is 5pm, 22nd of August 2008.

Phase 1: Application

To be eligible for winning, you or your organization must submit an application form. You may begin that process now in one of two ways:

For a single application, simply select your Award Category here and follow the instructions to complete the online application form.

For multiple applications, you will find it easier to begin by registering here. Once you are registered and logged in, proceed as above to the Award Categories here to complete multiple online application forms.

For each award that you apply for we will issue you with a unique application reference number.

You may save a partially completed form for later submission, but please keep your login details to regain access.

You will also have the oppportunity to send us supporting evidence for some awards by post.

We ask applicants to the awards to pay a £25 application fee. This is so that we can administer applications effectively.

Organisations and businesses with a turnover of less than £20,000 are exempt from payment.

Phase 2: Shortlist

Entries to the awards will be assessed on the basis of 9 key criteria. Applicants are not expected to address all but need to address at least one to be eligible for an award

1. Countering fast, cheap fashion and damaging patterns of fashion consumption
2. Defending fair wages, working conditions and workers' rights
3. Supporting sustainable livelihoods
4. Addressing toxic pesticide and chemical use
5. Using and / or developing eco- friendly fabrics and components
6. Minimising water use
7. Recycling and addressing energy efficiency and waste
8. Developing or promoting sustainability standards for fashion
9. Resources, training and/ or awareness raising initiatives

A shortlist of up to three entrants and one winner per Award will be selected by our distinguished panel of judges.

Phase 3: Awards Ceremony

All three runners up and the winner will be profiled at The RE:Fashion Awards Ceremony in London, November 2008. This glittering event will bring together fashion's major faces, including press and buyers.

Runners up and winners will also feature on the RE:source best practice database.

See Award Categories to start.