As China’s outdoor market continues to mature, products with advanced design concepts have garnered significant attention. The establishment of the Asia Outdoor Industry Awards aims to help outstanding products stand out. The awards will be judged by a panel comprising designers, professional buyers, media product editors, mountaineering coaches, and international judges. The 5th Asia Outdoor Industry Awards will present Gold, Silver, Eco-Friendly, Women’s Product, and China Original Design awards; winning products will span climbing gear, apparel, footwear, camping accessories and water sports equipment, backpacks, running gear, and outdoor apps, showcasing innovation and trends to attendees.
Generous rewards: If your product wins an award, you will receive substantial benefits, including:
* Free exhibition of winning products – We will display your winning products in prime locations at the exhibition venue; the arrangement and presentation of the products will be handled by the exhibition organizers.
* Grand award ceremony – The awards ceremony will be held on the first afternoon of the exhibition. Brand representatives of the winning products and special guests will be invited to attend. Alongside introductions of the winning products on-site, they will become the focus of media exposure.
* Extensive media coverage – In addition to on-site exposure, information about the winning products will be promoted to Asia Outdoor Show partner media, maximizing the visibility of your products.
* Right to use the award logo.
Participation requirements:
Brands, ODMs, designers, importers (entries must demonstrate innovation, high quality, and reflect new industry trends, and must have been launched within the past two years; deadline is July 20, 2014. Products launched more than two years ago but significantly improved within the past two years may also be entered)
Product categories: climbing gear, apparel, footwear, camping accessories and water sports equipment, backpacks, running gear, outdoor apps
Award categories: Gold Award, Silver Award, Eco-Friendly Award, Women’s Product Award, China Original Design Award. The Eco-Friendly Award, Women’s Product Award, and China Original Design Award will be selected from among the Gold and Silver Award-winning products.