South Walton Fashion Week (SWFW) calls for male and female models to apply for runway shows and the SWFW Model Competition, which will be held October 9-11.

Models are required to submit an online application before Monday, September 1st in order to secure an audition time at the casting call that’s scheduled for September 11th from 5-8 pm.

The model competition will be held during South Walton Fashion Week and supports up-and-coming careers of aspiring models like last year’s Model Competition Winner, Emme Martin. Martin went on to sign with Click Management New York and to grace the cover of numerous regional and national magazines including Eide’ Magazine, VIE Magazine, Thirty-A Review.

An esteemed panel of judges will select the winner. This year’s panel includes Laura James, America’s Next Top Model “Cycle 19” Winner; Tracey Thomas of VIE Magazine; Yvette Nation of MAC Cosmetics; and Sheila Goode, national fashion photographer.

“South Walton Fashion Week launched my modeling career in so many ways I could have never expected,” said Emme Martin. “The SWFW team was amazing to work with, offering me opportunities which led to my signing on with Click Management Atlanta and ultimately Click Management New York.”

The winning model will be announced on Saturday night, October 11th at SWFW and will be awarded the following package:

— Cash prize of $500

— One-on-one interview with Click Models-Atlanta

— Gift from each Retailer/Boutique the model walks for (does not include designer shows)

— Custom photo shoot by renowned fashion photographer Sheila Goode

— Rights to images to use in modeling portfolios

— A spread in the fashion and style magazine issue of VIE magazine  

— Named the face of 2015’s SWFW, featured in all marketing collateral

Tickets are now on sale, with prices starting at $55 for daily tickets and $150 for VIP packages.

For more info, visit South Walton Fashion Week or contact the Cultural Arts Alliance at 850-622-5970.