After an intensive evaluation process by the expert panel of judges, the sixth Asia Outdoor Industry Award has the result. 26 products from 22 brands were chosen to receive an Asia Outdoor Industry Award, of which three are presented the Gold Award, one Best Product for Woman, one Innovation for Material, one Eco Award, 2 Running Sport Products and 18 Silver Award.
Judges (Left to Right): Liu Ying, Du Mingrui, Zhang Fengli, Song Mali, Yan Wei, Yan Yi
Award-winning brands of the Asia Outdoor Industry Award includes the following ones (in Alphabetic Order): AEGISMAX, BLACK DEER, DRIVE TRAVEL, ERGATE, GREGORY, KAILAS, KEEN, KEITH, LOWA, MOBI GARDEN, NEXTORCH, NORTHLAND, ODLO, PRIMALOFT, SEA TO SUMMIT, STRONG OXYGEN, SUNREI, TECNICA, TOREAD, TITTALLON, VAUDE, WILD LAND。
In 2014, products of Chinese native design yielded brilliant results in the awards. In 2015, local designs are also very competitive, 13 products winning awards. As Chinese outdoor market gets mature, more and more Chinese outdoor brands are paying high attention to design.
The awarding ceremony will be held on the first day of Asia Outdoor Trade Show, namely, July 23rd, at 15:45, in Hall 5A. In the ceremony, we will release the detailed award result. In addition, the award winners will be on display in Booth 4.4700 in Hall 4 for the duration of the fair, from July 23 to 26.
Words from Judges
Du Mingrui, Experienced Outdoor Industry Expert
“I attended each year’s Asia Outdoor Trade Show and have been growing with Asia Outdoor Industry and witnessed the rocketing progress of Chinese outdoor product brands. I am looking forward to seeing continuous and higher-level development of Asia Outdoor Trade Show.”
Liu Ying, Noted Climber, High Mountain Climbing Leader, Outdoor Expert
“I have been an outdoor fan for many years. In 2008, outdoor industry was in a period of fast development. The development slowed down in following years. I hope Asia Outdoor Trade Show will produce brilliant success in her next ten years.”
Song Mali , Experienced Outdoor Player
“The past ten years are significant for Chinese outdoor market. Outdoor brands and outdoor trade shows have been progressing together. I am looking forward to seeing more interesting products in future trade show.”
Yan Wei, General Manager of Beijing Runner Sports Co., Ltd.
“In the past ten years, I have witnessed each step of growth in Chinese outdoor industry. Encouragingly, native brands are getting mature and closer to the level of international brands. Let’s expect to see more and better products in future on the platform of Asia Outdoor Trade Show.”
Yan Yi, Executive Chief Editor of the Magazine Runner’s World
“For me, Asia Outdoor Trade Show is amazing and awesome. It creates a highly harmonious atmosphere for Chinese outdoor lovers: exhibitors are not rivals but cooperators, which is a great advantage of Asia Outdoor Trade Show.”
“Asia Outdoor Trade Show has been presenting herself with new looks and good changes every year. We are excited to get involved in its next ten years.”
(Note: Due to the effect of Hurricane Can Hong, German designer Mr. Marcel Herrig can’t come for the ceremony as planned.)
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