The winners and finalists of the SA Awards 2019 were announced at the Schoolwear Association’s prestigious annual fundraising evening on Sunday 13 October at the Village Hotel, Solihull.

Now in the third year, the annual SA Awards are held by the representative body of the industry, the Schoolwear Association. A celebration of the schoolwear sector, the SA Awards highlight the achievements of businesses and the people that make them a success; commending dedication, hard work and commitment to the industry.

In addition to the SA Awards presentation, this year’s event – titled The Greatest Schoolwear Show – included a three course dinner, plus a host of entertainment.

The results of the SA Awards 2019 are as follows:

 

BEST SCHOOLWEAR SPECIALIST 2019 – (Less than 10 full-time staff) – Sponsored by Banner

• Winner – Petites Modes
• Finalist – Total Clothing
• Highly Commended – Oz Schoolwear
• Highly Commended – Smarty Schoolwear

 

BEST SCHOOLWEAR SPECIALIST 2019 – (More than 10 full-time staff) – Sponsored by Trutex

• Winner – Whittakers Schoolwear
• Finalist – Fosters Schoolwear
• Highly Commended – Crested School Wear

 

BEST SCHOOLWEAR SUPPLIER 2019 – Sponsored by Cardinal Maritime Group

• Winner – Rowlinson Knitwear
• Finalist – Falcon Sportswear

 

BEST DIGITAL SCHOOLWEAR 2019 – Sponsored by William Turner

• Winner – Grays Schoolwear
• Finalist – Uniform4Kids

 

BEST COMMUNITY PARTNER 2019 – Sponsored by Rowlinson Knitwear

• Winner – Whittakers Schoolwear
• Finalist – Smarty Schoolwear

 

OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO SCHOOLWEAR 2019

• Winner – Swarn Dulkoan, Diamond Textiles
• Highly Commended – Joanne Grayer, UniformWise

 

SUSTAINABILITY IN SCHOOLWEAR AWARD 2019 – Sponsored by Stevensons

• Winner – David Luke
• Finalist – Trutex
• Highly Commended – National Weaving

 

Click here for further information on the Schoolwear Association as well as details on how to become a member.