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PCA 2019

The Montcalm, Marble Arch, 19th June 2019

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T h e 1 0t h A n n i v e r s a ry Profess io na l Cloth i ng Awards T h e Mo n t c a l m , M a r b l e A r c h , 1 9 t h J u n e 20 1 9

he Professional Clothing Awards is an annual event that recognises and celebrates the latest

innovations and achievements in our dynamic industry through a three course a la carte dinner, an opulent awards ceremony, speeches from the industry’s finest, and a LIVE fashion show.

Welcoming companies from across the globe, the awards continue to improve and grow so if you are considering entering, sponsoring or attending book NOW before we sell out!

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The PCA 2019 judging panel

will consist of industry experts,

academics, designers, garment

technologists and previous winners,

each bringing their rich background

and expertise to the table.

At least eight qualified

representatives with experience in

professional clothing /workwear /

PPE, textiles (fibres, fabrics, trims

& technologies) or product design

and development will share the

benefit of their experience and

expertise.

PCA Categories for 2019

Professional Clothing Vision Awards sponsored by Gerber

• Student Design Award

• YKK Award

PPe Innovation of the Year 2019

• PPE Innovation of the Year

• Best Innovation in Footwear

• Best PPE Accessory

Suppliers, Distributors & Manufacturers Awards

• Best Managed Contract for:

- Major

- Boutique

• Best Design for:

- Corporate Clothing

- Workwear

- PPE

- Retail

• Best Leisure/Sportswear

• Best Fabric and Fibre Innovation

• Best IT Innovation and Website

• Best Innovation in Wearable Technology

• Best Catalogue

• Best Manufacturer / Distributor

• “Made in UK” Awards 2019

• “Made in Europe” Awards 2019

Industry recognition Awards

• Best Newcomer:

- Individual

- Company

• Lifetime Achievement Award

• Long Service to the Textile Industry

• Man and Woman of the Year 2019

business Manager Award

• Business Manager of the Year Award 2019

Design of the Decade Award

• Design of the Decade

R a i s e Yo u r Com p a n y P ro f i l e w i t h O u r S po n so r s h i p O p po rt u n i t i e s

Headline Awards Sponsor As a headline sponsor, you will benefit from the following exclusive package:

Logo branding

• Your company logo will appear on all event literature and pre-event marketing materials. Please note that this is subject to print deadlines and logos will be included on all printed material from the time the sponsorship package has been agreed. The PCA logo will also be available for you to include within your own marketing material.

Website promotion• Your company logo will be placed on the

event website: www.professionalclothingawards.com with a 250-word promo description of your company activity and a link through to your company website.

Pr • Your company will feature in press

releases sent to appropriate media.

Pre-awards marketing campaign inclusion• Your company will feature in targeted

email campaigns, e-shots, newsletters and magazine adverts.

On-site promotion at The Professional Clothing Awards

• Your company will be allocated exhibition space at the venue to showcase your products.

• Companies booking sponsorship before the end of May 2019 will be included on all on-site marketing collateral Please note that any on-site promotional material, such as pop up banners, need to be sent, set up and returned by yourselves.

Awards table

• Two Awards tables of ten at the Awards ceremony, in a prime position for your clients and colleagues.

exclusive headline sponsor branding on

• Video screens.

• Venue signage.

• Stage signage.

• Awards menu.

• Acknowledgement in the welcome speech

Trophy presentation on stage

• A representative of your company will be invited on stage to present your sponsored category award to the winner.

• Branding on AV for your sponsored category, a professional photo call with the category winner and a personalised award displaying your company name.

Post-Awards marketing

• Logo inclusion on post-event marketing including the winners’ email sent to all attendees and an extensive industry-wide database. Company mentioned in all press releases issued to trade press.

H e a d l i n e S po n so rPlease note that headline sponsorship has limited availability.

R a i s e yo u r p ro f i l e a n d d r i v e s a l e s

There are plenty of opportunities to support the 2019 Professional Clothing Awards with sponsorship opportunities to suit all budgets. The exclusive packages ensure your company gets maximum exposure ahead of the show and on the night to raise your profile amongst the finest in the industry.

Awards Night Activity

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• Acknowledgement in the welcome speech.

Trophy presentation

• A representative of your company will be invited on stage to present your sponsored category award to the winner.

• Branding on AV for your sponsored category, a professional photo call with the category winner and a personalised award displaying your company name.

Post-Awards marketing

• Logo inclusion on post-event marketing including the winners’ email sent to all attendees and an extensive industry-wide database. Company mentioned in all press releases issued to trade press.

P l at i n u m S po n so rAs a platinum sponsor, you will benefit from the

following exclusive package:

P r e - awa r d s Ac t i v i t yLogo branding

• Your company logo will appear on all event literature and pre-event marketing materials. Please note that this is subject to print deadlines and logos will be included on all printed material from the time the sponsorship package has been agreed. The PCA logo will also be available for you to include within your own marketing material.

Website promotion

• Your company logo will be placed on the event website: www.professionalclothingawards.com

with a 250-word promo description of your company activity and a link through to your company website.

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• Your company will feature in press releases sent to appropriate media.

Pre-awards marketing campaign

• Your company will feature in targeted

email campaigns, e-shots, newsletters

and magazine adverts.

On-site promotion at The Professional

Clothing Awards

• Companies booking sponsorship before

the end of May 2019 will be included on

all on-site marketing collateral.

Please note that any on-site promotional

material, such as pop up banners, need to

be sent, set up and returned by yourselves.

Awards Night Activity

Awards table

• One table of ten at the ceremony in

a prime position for your clients and

colleagues.

exclusive platinum sponsor branding on

• Video screens.

• Venue signage.

• Stage signage.

• Awards menu.

P l at i n u m S po n so r Price on Application.

Please note that platinum

sponsorship has limited availability.

Ot h e r S po n so r s h i p O p po rt u n i t i e s

Awa r d C at egory S po n so r

Price on application

• Maximum 1-minute welcome speech

(subject to final approval by show

management).

• Presentation of sponsored award

category.

• Company branding within the drinks

reception. Please note that any on site

promotional material, such as pop up

banners, need to be sent, set up and

returned by yourselves.

• Acknowledgement of hospitality during

the welcome speech at gala dinner.

• Company logo on onsite signage.

• Company logo on the main screen on

stage on a loop throughout the gala

dinner.

• Logo and 250-word company description

and contact information on the event

website.

• Logo on the Awards menu.

• Two complimentary bottles of wine,

one white, one red.

P C A S u p po rt S po n so r

Price on application

• Sponsor your choice of wine, chocolate

or flowers.

• Company branding on sponsored

items.

• Acknowledgement of hospitality during

the welcome speech at gala dinner.

• Company logo on on-site signage.

• Company logo on the main screen on

stage on a loop throughout the gala

dinner.

• Logo, and 250-word company

description and contact information on

the event website.

• Logo on Awards menu.

Ra ise your prof ile and dr ive sales

Ticket prices for 2019: £299.00 + VAT per head, or a table of 10 for £2,600+ VAT.

1. What Awards are you entering?

1. Professional Clothing Vision Awards sponsored by Gerber

2. PPe Innovation of the Year 2019

3. Suppliers, Distributors & Manufacturers Awards

4. Industry recognition Awards

5. business Manager Awards

6. Design of the Decade Award

• If you are entering the Supplier Awards, the PPE Innovation Awards, or the Vision Awards please fill in your details in Question 1.

• If you are entering the Business Manager Awards, please fill in your supplier and account manager’s details in Questions 1 and 2.

2. Supplier details (to be filled out by business Managers only)

Company:

Account Manager:

Company Address:

Telephone:

Fax:

Email:

PCA 2019 application Form

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

before sending off your form, please make sure:

• You have answered all the questions.

• You have enclosed a photograph of the product that you are entering.

• If possible please send a physical sample.

Please post your completed entry form and physical samples to:

Professional Clothing Awards 2019

South House 3A, Suite 4

bond Avenue, bond estate

bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK1 1SW

TerMS AND CONDITIONS OF eNTrY

By submitting an entry you are automatically deemed to have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions in their entirety. These are available to view in full at www.professionalclothingawards.com.

Thank you for filling out this form and good luck!

entrant details (to be filled out by all entrants)

Contact Name:

Position:

Company:

Company Address:

Telephone:

Fax:

Email:

4. What is innovative about your entry compared to current state-of-the-art?

5. Has the innovation been transferred from another sector? If yes, which sector?

6. Is there any environmental/sustainability benefit associated with your entry? Please describe.

7. Please give any other reasons or supporting information as to why your entry deserves to win an award for this category?

8. Please upload a photograph of the product if applicable or any documents that support your application.

We are looking for the latest innovation from

head to toe in the PPE industry.

Tell us about its features, design, technological

innovations and potential applications in real-

life situations.

3. PPe INNOVATION AWArDS: Questions

1. Give a brief description of your entry.

2. Is your entry in the marketplace? If yes, when was it launched?

3. Which end users would benefit from this?

P P E I n novat io n o f t h e Y e a r Award

4. What were the objectives and how have they been achieved?

5. What quantifiable feedback/success has it received since the launch?

6. What distinguishes it from its competitors?

7. Can you give any other reasons as to why this deserves to win an award for this category?

8. Please enclose a photograph of the product if applicable or any documents that support your application

9. (Only applicable for applications to the Made in the UK Award). What do you manufacture in the UK?

What do you feel it brings to be able to boast UK made products?

What sort of role does UK manufacture play in your business and how does it help you move forward and stand apart from the competition?

Give an example where your UK based manufacture has aided a project or helped over come any issues.

S u p p l i e r s , D i s t r i b u t o r s & M a n u fa c t u r e r s Awa r d s

These awards identify and recognise

specific areas in the supplier, distributor

and manufacturer arena to celebrate

achievement and innovation.

4. What category are you entering?

Each candidate can enter up to three categories; however, a separate form must be submitted for each new category.

The categories for this award are as follows:

1. best Managed Contract for

• Major

• Boutique

2. best Stock Design

• Corporate Clothing

• Workwear

3. best Fabric and Fibre Innovation

4. best IT Innovation and Website

5. best Catalogue

6. best Manufacturer / Distributor

7. best Innovation in Footwear

8. ‘Made in the UK’ Award (Please proceed to question 9)

5. SUPPLIerS, DISTrIbUTOrS & MANUFACTUrerS AWArDS: Questions

1. What are you entering to win and for which category?

2. Is your entry in the marketplace? If so, when was it launched?

3. Give a brief description of your entry and how it works if relevant

I ndustry Recognition Awards

8. Lifetime Achievement Award or Long Service to the Textile Industry Award

This is a chance for a team or an individual to nominate someone or a company they feel is worthy for either the Lifetime Achievement Award or Long Service to the Textile Industry Award. Please state for which Award you are nominating them and give their name, position and provide a short statement (approx 200 words) on why they deserve to be recognised in this category.

9. Man and Woman of the Year 2019

Woman of the Year 2019

Man of the Year 2019

Six innovative men and women have been nominated for the prestigious Man and Woman of the Year Award for their outstanding achievement, commitment and contribution to the industry. These men and women are winners in their own right and don’t need these Awards to show them how fantastic they are, but the industry want to acknowledge and thank them for all they have done for the industry.

Choosing the winner for this award will be extremely difficult, therefore we have decided to let the industry vote online and thank the person they deem the most influential. Please visit www.professionalclothingawards.com to read more about each of their contributions to the industry before making your vote.

The winners will be announced at the prestigious Professional

Clothing Awards at The Montcalm, Marble Arch, 19th June 2019.

We look forward to welcoming you on the evening and hope

you enjoy the fantastic event.

These awards celebrate the special people,

companies and talents within our industry

that are generating fresh energy in our

industry and celebrating longevity and

landmark achievements.

6. Which category are you entering?

• Vision Awards sponsored by GERBER

• Lifetime Achievement Award

• Long Service to the Textiles Industry

INDUSTrY reCOGNITION AWArDS: Questions

7. Vision Awards sponsored by Gerber

1. Describe your design and what inspired you to create it

2. What fabric did you use and why?

3. What sector of the industry does your design cater for and what made you choose this sector?

4. What are the design and technical aspects that make it suitable for requirement of the particular sector you have chosen?

VII. What items does your current uniform consist of?

VIII. How frequent is your roll out?

2. How does your current uniform offer comfort, functionality and protection?

3. How does your current uniform demonstrate a flair for design & style?

4. Demonstrate how you collaborate successfully with your supplier and immediate team.

5. Illustrate the importance of ethical considerations and sustainability in the uniform development process.

6. What do you think has been your greatest achievement since working at your company?

7. How do you bring innovation and passion to your role?

Please attach a photograph of your uniform.

8. What garment is shown in the photograph that you have attached and how does it support your application?

10. What category are you entering?

Each candidate can enter up to three categories; however, a separate form must be submitted for each new category.

The categories for the Business Manager Awards are as follows:

1. best bespoke uniform for:

a) Workwear (winner and highly commended)

b) Corporate Clothing (winner and highly commended)

c) PPE (winner and highly commended)

2. business Manager of the Year 2019

11. bUSINeSS MANAGer AWArDS: QUeSTIONS

1. Buyer Profile:

I. Describe your role in the business

II. How long have you been in your current role?

III. What other relevant experience have you had?

IV. What is the size of your team?

V. How many wearers do you kit out?

VI. When was your current uniform rolled out?

Business Manager Awards

3. Please give us some brief information on the fabrics you have used.

4. Have you used any sustainable fibres/materials/fabrics within the products? Please expand.

5. Is the product still in use now?

Please send in the product you have nominated by 10th May, 2019. Products that have not been sent in by this deadline will not be considered for the award..

12. DeSIGN OF THe DeCADe: QUeSTIONS

1. When was your product first designed?

2. What sector in the industry is the product for?

d es ig n o f t h e d ecad e award

We’re looking for the next Professional Clothing

Awards winners. Could it be you this year?

Experience the excitement of the most

innovative design within the textile industry.

We’re calling everyone from the professional

clothing industry, including previous winners,

to submit their best ever design from the last

10 years. This outstanding array of celebrated

designs will be revealed on the catwalk and

culminate in one talented individual receiving

this most coveted award: ‘Design of the

Decade’.

This will be an exciting opportunity for your

business to put forward one outstanding

design from the last 10 years.

Please return the form to us at the address below, or apply online at www.professionalclothingawards.com

Professional Clothing Awards 2019, South House 3A, Suite 4, Bond Avenue, Bond Estate, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK1 1SW

Tel: +44 (0)1908 658890 Email: info@director-e.com Web: www.professionalclothingawards.com

W e Loo k Fo rwa r d to W e l com i n g Yo u

“Portugal and the UK have the longest

friendship throughout history dating back to

1386 when The Treaty of Windsor was signed

and it is something we are keen to continue.

We recognise the prestigious Professional

Clothing Awards as a well-established event

and are honoured to be part of it. With this,

we’re willing to make Portugal and England’s

alliance even stronger and we believe

that Brexit isn’t going to affect this old and

deeply historical relation. ”

César Araújo, President of ANIVeC and

CeO of Calvelex

“All media coverage for garments seems

to be on what we wear when we are not at

work, but The Professional Clothing Awards

make that all different. Along with all partner

organisations involved and the engaged folks

of the industry, The Professional Clothing

Awards bring a completely new approach

to the scenario. In addition, as a Global

Networking platform, PCA has succeeded to

establish recognition and strong attention to

the entire bandwidth of professional clothes

and that’s one reason why I am very pleased

to support and experience this unique event. ”

Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh, Director of

Marketing & Communications eMeA of

Gerber

“When students work with an industry, either

in collaboration or on ‘live’ projects, work

placements or competitions, it creates a

symbiotic relationship that brings solid and

realisable benefits to students, universities

and industry alike. It is in recognition of this,

that on behalf of the students and universities

who have participated in the Project 20/20...

and Beyond, that I would like to take this

opportunity to acknowledge YKK, Cordura,

The Professional Clothing Awards and industry

members, for your contribution to the future

successes of the students – who will, as the

years unfold, be among the many who will

shape and create the future world for us.”

Jane Mills, Senior Lecturer at University of

Northampton

“I would like to thank the industry for

their wonderful support in following The

Professional Clothing Awards all these

years. The Professional Clothing Awards

was created to educate and celebrate our

dynamic industry and it has been a huge

success because of all the companies

and individuals who have kindly

contributed. Last year we were delighted

to expand the Awards internationally

and we will continue to do so creating

a positive working environment for the

industry as a whole.”

Yvette Ashby, Managing Director of

Professional Clothing director-e, Show

and Awards

R a i s e yo u r p ro f i l e a n d d r i v e s a l e s

Nominations are open for The

Professional Clothing Awards 2019.

Please visit:

www.professionalclothingawards.com

where you can make your entry

online.

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