THE FULL FIGURED INDUSTRY AWARDS HONORS ITS 2025 VISIONARIES
The Full Figured Industry Awards (FFIAs) stands as a pivotal celebration within the dynamic plus-size community, dedicated to recognizing and honoring the trailblazers who are actively shaping a more inclusive and body-positive world. This prestigious event, set for November 1st, 2025, shines a light on those driving progress in entrepreneurship, fashion, advocacy, and community impact. This year's stellar honorees exemplify diverse forms of influence, from revolutionary digital platforms to high fashion triumphs, and from empowering wellness initiatives to profound community support.
Marie Denee is honored as Entrepreneur of the Year for her visionary work as the founder of The Curvy Fashionista. For over 15 years, Denee has transformed her platform into an influential media powerhouse, attracting over 1 million unique readers annually, advocating for better design, and fostering a vibrant community.
Gracing the stage as Icon of the Year is the inimitable Liris Crosse, widely hailed as "The Naomi Campbell of Plus." Crosse has shattered glass ceilings in high fashion, gracing international runways, appearing in prestigious campaigns, and mentoring on America's Next Top Model. Her book, "Make the World Your Runway," further empowers a generation to stride with confidence.
The esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award is bestowed upon Susan Moses, whose impeccable style and transformative vision have defined fashion for over 30 years. As a celebrated celebrity stylist for icons like Oprah Winfrey and Queen Latifah,
and author of "The Art of Dressing Curves," Moses has elevated plus-size fashion and empowered countless women. Complementing this dedication to style and well-being, Suzanne Ujáque-Guzmán receives the Advocacy Award. As Co-Founder of Curvy Chick Fitness and a certified wellness coach, Ujáque-Guzmán tirelessly champions health, wellness, and body positivity, promoting a holistic approach to fitness and lifestyle for curvy women.
Finally, Simone Gordon receives The Keesha Monique Codling Humanitarian Award. This profound recognition, named in honor of the Executive Director's late sister, celebrates individuals who embody unwavering self-assurance through their profound humanitarian efforts. Known as "The Black Fairy Godmother," Gordon's 501(c)3 non-profit provides critical emergency resources, empowering BIPOC communities and reaching over 2 million social media followers, instilling deep confidence and hope.
The 2025 FFIAs honorees represent some of the very best of an evolving industry. These entrepreneurs, icons, stylists, advocates, and community leaders are not only changing perceptions but actively building a more diverse, equitable, and confident world for full-figured individuals everywhere.
