Accessories Council Excellence Awards
Awarded forExcellence in accessories design
Country United States
Presented byAccessories Council
First awarded1997
Websiteaccessoriescouncil.org

The Accessories Council Excellence Awards, known as the ACE Awards, were created in 1996 by the Accessories Council to pay homage to individuals and groups who have helped raise awareness of the accessories industry. Their purpose is to celebrate those who have had a positive impact on accessory consumption during the prior year. Nominees are voted on by accessory-industry insiders, retailers, the Accessories Council Board of Directors and the fashion press. Winners are announced in advance of the annual event, which usually takes place at the beginning of November.[1][2]

Accessories Council

The awards are handed out by the Accessories Council, a United States-based not-for-profit trade association that was established in 1994 with the mission of increasing consumer use and awareness of accessories. Karen Giberson has been the group’s president since 2005. Its previous president, Sheila Block, led the group from 1996 to 2005.

The organization sponsors educational seminars, networking events, seasonal trend reports, marketing and advertising co-op initiatives, design and marketing awards for area fashion students, an annual silent auction, and the black tie ACE Awards Gala, an annual tribute to the leaders of the accessory industry.[3][4]

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References

  1. ^ "ACE Awards History". Accessories Council. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  2. ^ Moss, Robina (November 9, 2015). "The Accessories Council honours Marchon Eyewear President with excellence award". Association of Optometrists. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
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  4. ^ Shihadeh, Jackie (April 9, 2020). "Words with (Fashion) Friends: Karen Giberson". Council of Fashion Designers of America. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  5. ^ Bennett, Alexis (November 3, 2021). "From Crocs to Christian Siriano, The Accessories Council Honored Fashion's Game Changers". Vogue. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  6. ^ Taylor, Elizabeth (June 11, 2019). "Ciara, Rachael Ray, and 'Younger' Cast Sparkle and Shine at ACE Awards". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  7. ^ Weiss, Zachary (June 12, 2018). "Tracee Ellis Ross and Lupita Nyong'o Profess Their Love for Accessories at the 2018 ACE Awards". Vogue. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  8. ^ Reed, Sam (August 8, 2017). "Brooke Shields, Betsey Johnson Sparkle (Literally) at Fashion Accessory Industry Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  9. ^ Harris, Taylor (August 9, 2017). "Eva Longoria, Victoria Justice and Grandmaster Flash at the Fashion Accessories Dinner". The New York Times. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  10. ^ Bunion, Chrystin (August 3, 2016). "Sarah Jessica Parker, Julianna Margulies at the 20th Annual ACE Awards". W Magazine. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  11. ^ Chan, Stephanie (April 20, 2016). "ACE Awards: 'Good Wife's' Julianna Margulies, Daniel Lawson to Be Honored (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  12. ^ Wellington, Elizabeth (November 3, 2015). "Mirror, Mirror: Media's Karen Giberson gets the credit for star-studded ACE Awards". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  13. ^ Glein, Kelsey (April 30, 2014). "Google Glass is Already Getting An Award! Check Out Who Else Will Be Honored at the 18th Annual ACE Awards". InStyle. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  14. ^ Rodulfo, Kristina (November 5, 2013). "It Was A Jewelry Love Fest At Last Night's ACE Awards". Elle. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  15. ^ Steigrad, Alexandra (November 6, 2012). "Accessories Council Fetes ACE Awards Honorees". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  16. ^ "Accessories Council Awards Fete Nicole Richie, Philip Treacy". NBC New York. November 8, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  17. ^ "Star Gazing: Iman and Rachel Roy at the ACE Awards". Essence. November 2, 2010.
  18. ^ Monoky, Anne (November 2, 2010). "Alber Elbaz Honored at ACE Awards". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  19. ^ Miles, Jamie (November 2, 2010). "The Complete Transcript of Kanye's Awesome ACE Awards Speech". Vulture. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  20. ^ Chabbott, Sophia; Tell, Caroline (November 3, 2009). "Waiting For a Lady at the ACE Awards". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  21. ^ "Marc Jacobs receives Designer of the Year Award". China Daily. November 7, 2007. Archived from the original on March 27, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  22. ^ "ACE Awards and Liz Goldwyn's Book Party: Party Coverage on Style.com". Style.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2006. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  23. ^ Dagostino, Mark (October 14, 2005). "Mary-Kate Olsen Leaving NYU". People. Archived from the original on May 30, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  24. ^ "Hermes, UGG and Kimora Lee Simmons are honoured at the Ace Awards". British Vogue. November 2, 2004. Archived from the original on April 8, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
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