Following three successful editions, the 2013 (4th) Asia Outdoor Industry Awards are now open for entries. Co-organized by Nanjing Ningfei International Exhibition Co., Ltd., the organizer of the Asia Outdoor Trade Show, and Jiangsu Industrial Design Society, with special support from Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH, the organizer of the European Outdoor Show. Whether or not you are an exhibitor at the 2013 Asia Outdoor Trade Show, your work is eligible for consideration.
A new “China Original Design Award” has been added
As the Asian outdoor market matures, creative Chinese outdoor brands also need a platform to showcase themselves. It is understood that the award categories of this year’s Asia Outdoor Industry Awards have been further refined. To encourage original design among outdoor brands and promote the vibrant growth of the Chinese outdoor market, in addition to the existing “Gold Award, Silver Award, Eco Award, and Women’s Product Award,” the new “China Original Design Award” has been introduced this year.
The “China Original Design Award” aims to draw attention to and emphasize the importance of original outdoor design, drive the development of the outdoor industry, support the growth of Chinese outdoor brand designers, improve China’s outdoor design standards, and deliver more and better new outdoor products for both domestic and international markets. Past Gold Award winners include Livso’s inflatable canoe “Fish-Dragon Transformation” and Fire-Maple’s micro gas stove FMS-300T “Wasp.” Judging by the winning entries, there has been a noticeable improvement in design quality, with increasingly sophisticated use of new materials and manufacturing techniques, and more newcomers bringing innovative design elements — another reason for adding the “China Original Design Award” this year.
Livso’s “Fish-Dragon Transformation” inflatable canoe
Fire-Maple FMS-300T “Wasp” micro gas stove
Zero-barrier Entry Abundant Prize Benefits
Whether you are a brand, ODM, designer, or importer, as long as your entry meets criteria such as “innovation, high quality, and reflection of industry trends,” and was launched within the past two years (as of July 24, 2013), or launched more than two years ago but improved within the last two years, you are eligible to enter the 2013 (4th) Asia Outdoor Industry Awards. Compete for the Gold Award, Silver Award, Eco Award, Women’s Product Award, and China Original Design Award — there is no limit on the number of entries per participant or company.
A dedicated area will be set up at the 2013 (4th) Asia Outdoor Trade Show to display all award-winning products for free. Winning entries will be promoted through various channels including “trade show press releases, Asia Outdoor Trade Show promotional videos, partner magazines and online media, and the Asia Outdoor Trade Show website.” All winners will be invited to attend the award ceremony on the first afternoon of the show and receive the “2013 Asia Outdoor Industry Awards” certificate. In addition, winners will be granted the right to use the 2013 Asia Outdoor Industry Awards logo in their advertising and marketing activities.
Rigorous Judging Panel and Competition Rules
The Asia Outdoor Industry Awards were first launched at the Asia Outdoor Trade Show in 2010. Over the past three years, the awards have gradually become a major highlight. Winning an Asia Outdoor Industry Award serves as a significant boost to both brands and individuals on their path to success. The success of the awards is closely tied to its rigorous judging panel. The 2013 (4th) Asia Outdoor Industry Awards judging panel will consist of two renowned design experts from Jiangsu Industrial Design Society and six outdoor industry professionals, ensuring fair and impartial evaluation.
If you are confident that your work is innovative, trendsetting, and high-quality, what are you waiting for? Entries and submission forms must be received by July 15, 2013 — submit your entry now!