Earlier deadline for ISPO Award applications

21/09/2018
The organisers of the ISPO exhibition have announced some changes to how the annual ISPO Awards are being administered this year, with the key difference an earlier deadline for applications. 

The submission window for applications for the 2019 ISPO Award will open on October 1. It will close on December 7, earlier than in previous years. 

“The emphasis is on innovation. New ideas and innovative products are what drive the sports market,” said David Badalec, responsible for the ISPO Award.

The applications will be assessed by an independent panel of international experts, which will include athletes, retailers, journalists, designers and consumers. 

In addition to the regular jury meetings, a test weekend will be held, allowing jury members to field test products which cannot otherwise be assessed, for example skiing-related products. 

“We are constantly working on further developing the concept, picking up on the latest trends and doing everything we can to execute the award process in the best possible way for the industry,” Mr Badalec added.