Since 2014 the Models.com Model of the Year Awards has represented the collective voices of hundreds of industry members, including top photographers, editors, stylists, beauty creatives, casting directors, and, of course, you—the viewing public and fashion’s biggest fans.
This year’s industry participants included Anita Bitton, Carlijn Jacobs, Campbell Addy, Carlyne Cerf Dudzeele, Hung Vanngo, Ignacio Murillo, Jawara, Jess Hallett, Katie Grand, Kevin Tekinel, Melanie Ward, Patti Wilson, Piergiorgio Del Moro, Pat Boguslawski, Rosie Vogel, Samuel Ellis Scheinman, Sissy Vian, Tyler Mitchell, Yadim, and many more.
The Models.com digital community has also spoken — impacted by models who motivated their fans to support, with over 13,000 votes submitted that pushed choices that were just as exciting as the selects provided by those in the know.
The top award of Model of the Year is awarded to those whose influence, work, and undeniable impact resonated throughout the industry with full support from its key players. Breakout Stars had a substantial presence on the modeling scene, with their careers just beginning to take off in the past few seasons. Social Movers of the Year celebrates the models who’ve gone beyond the surface to use their platforms and visibility for meaningful change. Finally, for the fifth time, the Lifetime Achievement Award honors a model who has exceeded in outstanding achievements in their career and created a lasting legacy.
The awards are broken down into 6 categories as follows:
The singular face that defined the year as a whole with ubiquitous industry demand and presence. They distinguished themselves via top-tier bookings with the best photographers, stylists, and clients earning next-level visibility, making them 2024’s foremost star.
The singular face that defined the year as a whole with ubiquitous industry demand and presence. They distinguished themselves via top tier bookings with the best photographers, stylists and clients earning next-level visibility, making them 2024’s foremost star.
Like Model of the Year, the Breakout Star has had a substantial presence on the modeling scene, only their careers have just begun to take off in the past several seasons. As a newcomer to the fashion industry, these rising stars have racked up coveted campaigns and impressive editorial work in a short period of time and are set to leave a lasting mark on the industry.
Like Model of the Year, the Breakout Star has had a substantial presence on the modeling scene, only their careers have just begun to take off in the past several seasons. As a newcomer to the fashion industry, these rising stars have racked up coveted campaigns and impressive editorial work in a short period of time and are set to leave a lasting mark on the industry.
These are the people who looked beyond social numbers and used their heightened platform to change the world for the better. Whether it was organizing within their community or bringing awareness to vital issues, these leaders were a powerful presence in a year that was full of strife.
For its fifth edition, Models.com’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award honors a model who has sustained an illustrious career spanning three decades while balancing motherhood and philanthropy. At 44, supermodel Gisele Bündchen continues to redefine the industry standard, embodying significant power moves in fashion and beyond since her debut in 1995. Early in her career, she worked with working with iconic designers like Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Nicolas Ghesquière, and Tom Ford during pivotal moments in their trajectories. The foundation she built in the 90s propelled her into supermodel stardom during the 2000s, making her one of the most in-demand model of the era. With hundreds of runway shows, covers, and campaigns to her name, Bündchen’s achievements are unparalleled. For Vogue alone, she has more than 100 covers throughout their global network, adding another one to the pile from the home team at Vogue Brazil this year, alongside covers for Pop and Harper’s Bazaar. She fronted campaigns for Alaïa, Balmain, and Zara, this year, proving her enduring relevance and work ethic with her enduring cultural relevance, unparalleled presence, and unmatched kindness. Beyond her work on the runway and in front of the camera, her commitment to environmental advocacy and philanthropy demonstrates what it means to be a supermodel beyond the glitz and glam. Bündchen’s legacy transcends fashion, embodying excellence, sustainability, and empowerment in an ever-evolving world. Her cultural impact, unmatched presence, and kindness continue to inspire generations, making her a fitting recipient of this prestigious honor.
