Lifestyle footwear maker, Skechers USA, Inc., announced that it has been named 2009 Company of the Year by footwear publication, Footwear Plus.

Skechers was also nominated for Design Excellence awards in the Wellness and Children’s categories. Nominees for the Plus Awards are selected and voted on annually by footwear retailers nationwide, and recognize design excellence for the year.

This Plus Award for Design Excellence marks the fourth time in five years that Skechers has claimed the top prize. Skechers has been previously recognized by Footwear Plus as Company of the Year in 2005, 2006 and 2008.