ISPO Excellence Awards

Running / Trail Running

• This award is open to any running or trail running product.
  Examples may include apparel, running & trail running footwear, socks & insoles, treadmills, watches, wearable devices & GPS, hydration packs & gear, compression gear, recovery tools, running accessories (belts, hats), trail running gear.

Hiking / Climbing

• This award is open to any hiking, trekking, mountaineering or climbing product.
  Examples may include hiking, climbing & approach footwear, hiking or climbing apparel (technical, outwear, base & mid layers), hiking accessories (gaiters, hats), backpacks, day packs, chalk bags & chalk, trekking poles, helmets, harnesses, ropes & cords, belay devices, carabiners & quickdraw, indoor climbing accessories, bouldering gear, navigation tools (maps, GPS), outdoor safety gear, hydration systems, camping crossover gear. 

Camping / Outdoor

• This award is open to any camping, outdoor living or overlanding product.
  Examples may include tents & shelters, rooftop camping, van and overland camping, sleeping bags & mats, backpacks, camping furniture (chairs, tables), cooking equipment (stoves, utensils), coolers & food storage, outdoor electronics & lighting (lanterns, torches), safety & survival gear (first aid, multi-tools), outdoor clothing or footwear, portable power & batteries, navigation, GPS, outdoor watches, outdoor accessories (sunglasses & eye protection etc), travel & bivouac gear, multi-sport equipment.

Water

• This award is open to any swimming or watersports product.
  Examples may include swimwear, sailing & beach apparel, wetsuits & drysuits, surfboards & paddleboards (SUP), kayaks & canoes, snorkeling & diving gear, water safety gear (life vests), accessories (goggles, caps, beach), surfing, wind surfing, kiting, foiling, diving.

Other

• This award is open to any product for sports and subjects not covered by any category above. Check the full list carefully before selecting this, most specialisms are already there.
  If we believe you should be in a listed category, we will move you.

Bike

• This award is open to any cycling product across road, mountain, gravel, commuting or bikepacking disciplines.
  Examples may include road bikes, mountain bikes, electric bikes (e-bikes), bike helmets, cycling apparel (jerseys, bibs), footwear & cleats, accessories (lights, locks, luggage), components (gears, chains), indoor bike trainers, bike maintenance & tools.

Racket

• This award is open to any racket sports product.
  Examples may include rackets for badminton, squash, padel, pickle, table tennis, strings & restringing, racket bags, grips & overgrips, balls & shuttlecocks, footwear, apparel.

Snow & Ski

• This award is open to any skiing, snowboarding, ski touring or backcountry product.
  Examples may include skis, snowboards, boots & bindings, apparel (outerwear, jackets, pants, base layers), helmets & goggles, ski accessories (gloves, poles), avalanche safety gear, ski maintenance & tuning tools, backcountry products.

Team Sports

• This award is open to any team or field sports product.
  Examples may include balls, gear & equipment for football, rugby, cricket, hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball, handball and other team sports, footwear, apparel (teamwear, uniforms, training kit), coaching & training aids, protective gear, accessories (cones, bibs).

Fitness & Wellness

• This award is open to any product for gym, studio or wellness use.
  Examples may include gym & exercise equipment (strength equipment, weights, kettle bells, resistance bands), yoga & Pilates equipment & gear, cardio machines (rowers, bikes), home gym setups, gym, exercise & performance apparel, footwear (training, exercise & performance), fitness & performance trackers & wearables, recovery tools (physio gear, foam rollers, massage guns), accessories (protective gear, bags), personal training accessories, sports nutrition/organic nutrition, products supporting active wellness

Innovation & Technology

• This award is open to any technology platform, digital solution or tech-enabled innovation serving the outdoor and sports industry. Examples may include e-commerce platforms, product listing management, payment solutions, shopping cart platforms, inventory management systems, returns & refund systems, order fulfilment & logistics, customer experience tools, marketplace integrations, data, analytics & reporting tools, marketing & SEO tools, wearable or connected technology, apps, supply chain systems or digital services that advance industry operations or consumer experience.

Manufacturing

• This award is open to any manufacturing, production or supply chain initiative serving the outdoor and sports industry. Examples may include sustainable production methods, process automation, materials development, factory certification programmes, supplier transparency initiatives or end-of-life and circularity schemes.

Retail

• This award is open to any retail solution, environment or activation. Examples may include Point of Sale (POS) systems, inventory & stock management, omnichannel commerce platforms, payment processing solutions, customer loyalty & CRM tools, retail analytics & reporting, visual merchandising & store design, workforce & staff management, loss prevention & retail security, order fulfilment & click-and-collect, experiential campaigns, instore activations, shop-in-shop formats and pop-ups.

Content Creation

• This award is open to any content project, media campaign, or editorial initiative serving the outdoor and sports industry. Examples may include photography, video production, editorial content, social media campaigns, podcasts, brand storytelling, athlete media programmes or digital publishing platforms.