The Institute of Modeling's Professional Model of the year award is open to all models, regardless of race, gender, sexual preference, religion, marital status or history.  The award celebrates the very best of the years professional models.  Before submitting a nomination for yourself or someone else, please ensure that they meet the criteria, failure to ensure that they meet the criteria may result in your nomination not being accepted.

Criteria

Aged:        16 – 34
Gender:     Male or Female
Status:      Professional Model (full-time model either freelance or via an agency)

Award Process

The scoring will be based on;

25% of award from professional nominations (Photographers, MUA’s, agents etc)
75% of the award from our panel of industry experts

All records in reference to the awarding process are kept at the Institute of Modeling offices and are available for review, please contact us if you wish to review the process and grading/voting process.

The Institute of Modeling's Semi-Professional Model of the year award is open to all models, regardless of race, gender, sexual preference, religion, marital status or history. The award celebrates the very best of the years semi-pro models.  Before submitting a nomination for yourself or someone else, please ensure that they meet the criteria, failure to ensure that they meet the criteria may result in your nomination not being accepted.

Criteria

Aged:        16 – 34
Gender:     Male or Female
Status:      Semi-professional (part-time model either freelance or via an agency paid and TFP shoots)

Award Process

The scoring will be based on;

25% of award from professional nominations (Photographers, MUA’s, agents etc)
75% of the award from our panel of industry experts

All records in reference to the awarding process are kept at the Institute of Modeling offices and are available for review, please contact us if you wish to review the process and grading/voting process.

The Institute of Modeling's Amateur Model of the year award is open to all models, regardless of race, gender, sexual preference, religion, marital status or history.  The award celebrates the very best of the years amateur models.  Before submitting a nomination for yourself or someone else, please ensure that they meet the criteria, failure to ensure that they meet the criteria may result in your nomination not being accepted.

Criteria

Aged:        16 – 34
Gender:     Male or Female
Status:        Amateur (no experience except TFP or portfolio shoots)

Award Process

The scoring will be based on;

25% of award from professional nominations (Photographers, MUA’s, agents etc)
75% of the award from our panel of industry experts

All records in reference to the awarding process are kept at the Institute of Modeling offices and are available for review, please contact us if you wish to review the process and grading/voting process.

The Institute of Modeling's Male Model of the year award is open to all male models, regardless of race, sexual preference, religion, marital status or history.  The award celebrates the very best of the years male models.  Before submitting a nomination for yourself or someone else, please ensure that they meet the criteria, failure to ensure that they meet the criteria may result in your nomination not being accepted.

Criteria

Aged:        16 – 34
Gender:     Male
Status:      Amateur, Semi-Professional or Professional

Award Process

The scoring will be based on;

25% of award from professional nominations (Photographers, MUA’s, agents etc)
75% of the award from our panel of industry experts

All records in reference to the awarding process are kept at the Institute of Modeling offices and are available for review, please contact us if you wish to review the process and grading/voting process.

The Institute of Modeling's Diverse Model of the year award is open to all models, regardless of race, gender, sexual preference, religion, marital status or history.  The award celebrates the very best of the years diversity within modelling.  In particular we are looking for models that are usually discriminated for shape, size, colour, disability or age.  Before submitting a nomination for yourself or someone else, please ensure that they meet the criteria, failure to ensure that they meet the criteria may result in your nomination not being accepted.

Criteria

Aged:        All ages
Gender:     Male, Female or Trans-gender
Status:      All status

Award Process

The scoring will be based on;

25% of award from professional nominations (Photographers, MUA’s, agents etc)
75% of the award from our panel of industry experts

All records in reference to the awarding process are kept at the Institute of Modeling offices and are available for review, please contact us if you wish to review the process and grading/voting process.

The Institute of Modeling's Glamour Model of the year award is open to all models, regardless of race, sexual preference, religion, marital status or history.  The award celebrates the very best of the years glamour models.  Before submitting a nomination for yourself or someone else, please ensure that they meet the criteria, failure to ensure that they meet the criteria may result in your nomination not being accepted.

Criteria

Aged:        18+
Gender:     Female
Status:      All profesional levels considered

Award Process

The scoring will be based on;

25% of award from professional nominations (Photographers, MUA’s, agents etc)
75% of the award from our panel of industry experts

All records in reference to the awarding process are kept at the Institute of Modeling offices and are available for review, please contact us if you wish to review the process and grading/voting process.

The Institute of Modeling's Plus-size Model of the year award is open to all models, regardless of race, religion, marital status or history.  The award celebrates the very best of the years plus sized models.  Before submitting a nomination for yourself or someone else, please ensure that they meet the criteria, failure to ensure that they meet the criteria may result in your nomination not being accepted.

Criteria

Aged:           16+
Gender:        Female
Dress Size:    UK Size 14 (32” waist plus)
Status:          All professional levels considered

Award Process

The scoring will be based on;
25% of award from professional nominations (Photographers, MUA’s, agents etc)
75% of the award from our panel of industry experts

All records in reference to the awarding process are kept at the Institute of Modeling offices and are available for review, please contact us if you wish to review the process and grading/voting process.

The Institute of Modeling's Mature Model of the year award is open to all models, regardless of race, religion, marital status or history.  The award celebrates the very best of the years mature models.  Before submitting a nomination for yourself or someone else, please ensure that they meet the criteria, failure to ensure that they meet the criteria may result in your nomination not being accepted.

Criteria

Aged:           35+
Gender:        Male or Female
Status:          All professional levels considered

Award Process

The scoring will be based on;
25% of award from professional nominations (Photographers, MUA’s, agents etc)
75% of the award from our panel of industry experts

All records in reference to the awarding process are kept at the Institute of Modeling offices and are available for review, please contact us if you wish to review the process and grading/voting process.

The Institute of Modeling's Junior Model of the year award is open to all models, regardless of race, religion, marital status or history.  The award celebrates the very best of the years young models.  Before submitting a nomination for yourself or someone else, please ensure that they meet the criteria, failure to ensure that they meet the criteria may result in your nomination not being accepted.

Criteria

Aged:        Under 16 years old
Gender:     Male or Female
Status:      Amateur, Semi-Professional or Professional Models considered

Award Process

The scoring will be based on;
25% of award from professional nominations (Photographers, MUA’s, agents etc)
75% of the award from our panel of industry experts

All records in reference to the awarding process are kept at the Institute of Modeling offices and are available for review, please contact us if you wish to review the process and grading/voting process.

The Institute of Modeling's Photographer of the year award is open to all photographers, regardless of gender, race, sexual reference, religion, age, marital status or history.  The award celebrates the very best of the years photographers.  Before submitting a nomination for yourself or someone else, please ensure that they meet the criteria, failure to ensure that they meet the criteria may result in your nomination not being accepted.

The panel will be looking at 1-2 of the nominee’s best pieces that show off your talent and ability to use the model, lighting, setting and editing to the highest standards.

Criteria

Aged:           16+
Gender:        Male or Female
Status:         Amateur or Professional Photographers

Award Process

The scoring will be based on;
25% of award from professional nominations (Models, MUA’s, agents etc)
75% of the award from our panel of industry experts

All records in reference to the awarding process are kept at the Institute of Modeling offices and are available for review, please contact us if you wish to review the process and grading/voting process.

The Institute of Modeling's Mapplethorpe Award for Photography is a celebration of the style and artistic creations that encompasses both the fashion, glamour and art industries.   The award named after the Robert Mapplethorpe the prodigious talent that was renown for his amazing artistic shots and pushing boundaries of the 70’s and 80’s society views.  The  award is open to all photographers, regardless of gender, race, sexual reference, religion, age, marital status or history.  

Entrance Criteria

Aged:               18+
Gender:            Male or Female
Status:             Amateur or Professional Photographers
Photo Specific:  Photo must be black and white and contain at least one model

Award Process

The scoring will be based on;
25% of award from professional nominations (Models, MUA’s, agents etc)
75% of the award from our panel of industry experts

All records in reference to the awarding process are kept at the Institute of Modeling offices and are available for review, please contact us if you wish to review the process and grading/voting process.

The Institute of Modelings service to the model industry award is to celebrate the people that work so hard all year to provide a safer and fairer industry. These unsung hero’s of the industry are often unpaid and usually face threats, abuse and damage to their property.  These people make the industry a better place for everyone to work in, nominations are accepted by anyone working within the industry.  There are no entrance requirements for the nominees, except directors of the Institute of Modeling are allowed to be nominated (for quality assurance purposes).

Entrance Criteria

No entrance requirements.

Award Process

The scoring will be based on;
25% of award from professional nominations
75% of the award from our panel of industry experts

All records in reference to the awarding process are kept at the Institute of Modeling offices and are available for review, please contact us if you wish to review the process and grading/voting process.