Categories
- Snowsports Hardware
- Outdoor Hardware
- Snowsports Clothing
- Outdoor Clothing
- Accessories
- Fresh Brand – this category is new brands or first time exhibitors at the show
- Eco Award – Awarded to the product (entered in any of the above categories) that demonstrates outstanding sustainability credentials.
Judging Criteria
- Sustainability
- Functionality
- Workmanship
- Ergonomics
- Choice of materials
- Environmental Friendliness
- Safety
- Commercial Viability
Judging Process
Judging will take place in advance of the show and during the first day, and until midday on the second day. Entries will be judged by:
- Pre-registered and attending retailers
- Editorial media representatives
- Industry opinion leaders
On the second day of the show by:
- A selected group of judges including buyers and product experts – who will be announced in advance of the show.
Eco Award will be independently judged by Protect Our Winters UK (POW UK) from all entries to the Awards. This award recognises genuine innovation and progress in environmentally friendly design, materials, and manufacturing processes. The product will be evaluated on its own lifecycle and climate impact, not general brand activity.