Letzte Woche wurden im Rahmen der 10^th SIMA Image Awards in Anaheim verschiedene Auszeichnungen in der Surfindustrie vergeben. Über 800 Gäste aus der Industrie waren dabei um die innovativsten Artikel und Brands zu feiern. Als einziges Event dieser Art hat sich der Award in den letzten Jahren durchaus gemausert und wir möchten Euch die Gewinner hier kurz vorstellen:
Breakout Brand of the Year: Brixton
Breakout Retailer of the Year: Surf Ride, San Diego
Men’s Apparel Brand of the Year: RVCA
Men’s Boardshort of the Year: Phantom Fuse by Hurley
Men’s Marketing Campaign of the Year: 60 Years of Innovation“ by O’Neill
Men’s Retailer of the Year: Hansen’s, Encinitas
Women’s Apparel Brand of the Year: Quiksilver for girls
Women’s Marketing Campaign of the Year: „Let the Sea Set You Free“ by Roxy
Women’s Swim Brand of the Year: L*Space by Monica Wise
Women’s Retailer of the Year: Jack’s Surfboards, Huntington Beach
Accessory Product of the Year: Supertide Watch by Nixon
Environmental Product of the Year: Recycler Boardshort Series by Billabong
Footwear Product of the Year:Van Doren Series by Vans
Hardgoods Accessory Product of the Year: Drylock Boot by Xcel
Surfboard of the Year: Neckbeard Squash by Channel Islands
Wetsuit of the Year: FLASHBOMB by Rip Curl