The 2025 judges include designers from top sneaker brands, contemporary international artists, renowned customisers, celebrities, athletes and global design professionals.
Got a show-stopping custom you’ve created in the last 5 years? If it fits the brief, it’s game on.
Sponsor challenges are launching soon. Want in? Be first to know when registration opens, briefings drop, and sponsor prizes are announced.
Already made something great? You’re in.
In the Open Categories, you can enter any custom sneaker you’ve created in the past 5 years – as long as it fits the brief. Whether it was a personal project, a client piece, or something you made just for fun, this is your chance to give it the spotlight it deserves. There are no limits – just your creativity.
Real briefs. Real brands. Real rewards.
The Sponsor Challenges give you the chance to design custom sneakers in response to exclusive briefs from some of the biggest names in sport, music, and culture. Whether it’s designing for a brand you love or creating around a campaign theme, these challenges are your shot to impress industry leaders and win major prizes.
CANVVS has partnered with the Virgil Abloh “Post-Modern” Scholarship Fund to continue his work to identify and inspire the next generation of creators.
The CANVVS Awards have commenced and we are now open for submissions on our Open Categories.
Register for the chance to be selected to design custom sneakers for global brands - limited time only.
Our submissions window has closed and judging will begin. Make you sure you follow us on our social platforms and sign up to our email notifications to be updated with award details.
The Category Shows spotlight the best custom sneaker entries in each category, with judges reviewing and celebrating standout creativity and craftsmanship on an online stream.
Winners of each category will be announced on a world-class broadcast from London.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, entering gives you the chance to gain real exposure, connect with a wider audience, and earn recognition in one of the fastest-growing creative industries. This isn’t just about trophies, it’s about opening doors, building your name, and being seen by the people who matter in the culture.
Each day, six nominees from 2 award categories will be announced live in the show.
There is no limit to the number of awards you can submit in the Open Categories. You can submit as many different sneakers as you wish. Each sneaker can only be submitted once and cannot be entered into more than one category. The more detailed the entry, the better chance you have of winning.
It’s quick and easy to submit unlimited award entries using our custom built account section. Simply fill out our submission form completely free of charge. Once your submission is complete, our team of expert judges will review each entry before deciding on the award winners.
Celebrating Fashion, Music, Sport and the surrounding cultures, with the creator at the heart of everything.
CANVVS is a collective of people devoted to amplifying emerging artists as well as those who are already established. Working with partners and the community, we provide support and unique project opportunities for community members to legitimise customisation and the celebration of sneaker culture.
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