CULTURE
AWARDS
THE CULTURE DECIDES.
Recognizing the stores, creators, events and people moving sneaker culture forward.
Awards Cycle Progress
27
Qualified entries
10
Shortlisted
12
Categories
2026
Current year
Award Categories
Photographer of the Year
Recognizing the photographers documenting sneaker culture.
Customizer of the Year
Celebrating the artists transforming sneakers into cultural artefacts.
Video Creator of the Year
The videographers bringing sneaker stories to life.
Writer / Article Creator of the Year
The writers and editorial voices shaping sneaker culture discourse.
Podcaster of the Year
The podcast voices keeping the community informed and inspired.
YouTuber of the Year
The YouTube creators building the definitive sneaker channel.
Store of the Year
The independent sneaker store that moved culture forward this year.
Event of the Year
The event that brought the community together and elevated the culture.
Sneaker Artist of the Year
The artist whose work transcended the sneaker and became fine art.
Sneaker of the Year
The release that defined this year's culture.
Emerging Creator
A creator who broke through this year — one to watch.
Hidden Gem Store
The DAO-verified store that hasn't yet been discovered by everyone — but should be.
Winner Archive
Historical results remain permanently accessible.