Finalists pose together with Inspiration awards logo and June 18, 2019 text
Finalists pose together with Inspiration awards logo and June 18, 2019 text

Finalists Announced for Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards

Winners unveiled live during awards ceremony on Night 1 of Summer Market

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California – (May 22, 2019)– Finalists for the ninth annual Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards presented by adidas Outdoor were announced today by Outdoor Retailer. The awards recognize those that inspire and encourage others to enjoy, participate in and support outdoor recreation, and three finalists in each of five categories were selected by the panel of judges. Winners will be revealed in a live ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, on the first night of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver, Colorado.

“The finalists for the Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards are taking the lead and motivating others to enjoy and protect the outdoors,” said Marisa Nicholson, Outdoor Retailer vice president and show director. “The judges narrowed down a long list of incredibly inspiring people, brands and organizations to a group whose passions are evident in their programs and platforms. We are excited to celebrate them all and see the winners announced at Summer Market.”

See the full press release and more information about the event here.

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