The British Fashion Council (BFC) announces the nominees for the recently launched BFC Changemakers Prize in Partnership with Swarovski, a new project which aims to discover and celebrate individuals within the fashion industry, the unsung stars with the ability to ignite dreams, who go above and beyond, making outstanding contributions, striving for positive change and inspiring others on their journey.

The nominees are:

People

Cyndia Harvey: Hair-maker Nominee 
As one of the most exciting hairstylists of her generation, Cyndia has a unique vision for inclusive beauty, aiming to represent the entire spectrum of beauty and utilise her skills to fight for the visibility of underrepresented groups of society. 

Laura Johnson & Zoe Proctor: Image-maker Nominees
Leading the “inclusion revolution”, Laura and Zoe set up Zebedee Talent Agency, the first and only of its kind, representing models with disabilities and visible differences and hoping to change attitudes, creating a more inclusive industry. 

Rahemur Rahman: Image-maker Nominee
Designer, filmmaker and campaigner, Rahemur focuses on representing the British Bangladeshi communities in London and transgender rights in Bangladesh through teaching and community outreach. 

Environment

John Hickling: Craft-maker Nominee 
John is the founder of Glass Onion in South Yorkshire, a vintage and remade clothing provider to the Highstreet who have recently launched a DTC website.

Natalie Glaze and Zanna Van Dijk: Eco-maker Nominees
Co-founders of Stay Wild Swim – A sustainable essentials and swimwear brand creating products from ocean plastic - the pair have developed the world’s first fully circular swimsuit and created ‘The Circularity Project’. 

Patrick McDowell: Dress-maker Nominee 
Patrick is an innovative young designer making great strides with his eponymous label and as Sustainability Design Director for Pinko fashion house. 

Community & Craftsmanship

Andrew Kenny: Thread-maker Nominee
Owner of The London Embroidery Studio in East London, Andrew uses traditional skills to generate new exciting techniques with cutting edge embroidery machines.

Cozette McCreery: Community-maker Nominee
Cozette is a connector and brand ambassador at Iceberg. An integral member of the Emergency Designer Network, researching, funding and bringing together designers and technicians across the industry to make PPE for the NHS for COVID, Cozette worked with the likes of YNAP and Matches Fashion to support the logistics for this project.

Daisy Knatchbull: Stitch-maker Nominee 
Founder of The Deck London – the first-ever solely female shop front in Saville Row history. 

Three winners, one representing each IPF pillar, will be revealed on 2 September and will receive a £7500 cash prize as well as a mentoring package, offering support from the BFC and Swarovski to continue their good work.