Winners of 13th ispo BrandNew Awards announced

08/12/2005
The ispo BrandNew Awards will be presented for the 13th time at ispo winter 06, which takes place from January 29 to February 1, 2006. The latest trends and innovations will be exhibited at the world’s largest young entrepreneur contest in the sports equipment industry in the BrandNew Village in Hall A2 of the New Munich Trade Fair Centre.

A total of 171 young entrepreneurs from 25 countries submitted entries this year. The following criteria had to be fulfilled: the brand or company is not older than four years; never previously an exhibitor at ispo; and present innovative products.

The top-rate, expert jury, composed of representatives from the sports industry and the sports trade media, had to select an overall winner, seven category winners and 32 finalists from the entries from the submissions. The eight lucky winners each receive a completely furnished booth of 20 sq. m., and the 32 other finalists a 10 sq. m. booth. The award ceremony will take place in the ispo BrandNew Village at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2006.

The winners include:

- The Advansa Overall Winner: North Legion SMX from Norway
SMX is the ideal alternative for all bikers in the winter. Regardless of whether mountain-biker, BMX or FMX fan, all two-wheel tricks are also possible on the slopes.

- Thermolite Hardware Winter Award: Icelantic Boards from the USA
Icelantic makes skis for free-riders, free-skiers and new schoolers.

- Creora Style Award: Tyra Clothing from Hungary
This streetwear label from Hungary provides multifunctional clothing for women and men.

- Freudenberg Sportswear Award: Stridelite from the USA
StrideLite provides multifunctional jackets and belts, into which electronic illuminated strips” are worked.

- Riri Sportswear Accessories Award: CZiP from the USA
Thanks to a zipper on the back of the hand, you can simply fold open the glove fingers and consequently open a ski boot, take a handkerchief out of your jacket or take a snapshot.