(NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 30: Dior Edwards, Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, and D’on Lauren Edwards attend the 2022 Footwear News Achievement Awards at Cipriani South Street on November 30, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Footwear News via Getty Images)
Detroit’s Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design founder and President Dr. D’Wayne Edwards on Nov. 30 was honored with the Person of the Year award at the 36th annual FN Achievement Awards on Nov. 30. His daughters, D’on Lauren and Dior, presented the award to their father, describing him as their biggest supporter.
The 36th annual Footwear News Achievement Awards (FNAAs), the industry’s highest honor. For 36 years, the FNAAs— often called the Shoe Oscars — have celebrated the hitmakers, style stars, best brand stories, ardent philanthropists, emerging talents, and industry veterans.
The FNAAs inspire and demonstrate the great intersection of fashion, sports, celebrity, music, and commerce, and we recognize the leaders in our industry shaping culture through footwear,” said Michael Atmore, Editorial Director of FN and Chief Brand Officer of Fairchild Media Group. “Celebrating rising stars and industry legends alike, it’s an honor to spotlight the exceptional innovation, depth, and breadth of talent across the footwear industry.
