Outdoor Inspiration Awards 2016

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2016 Outdoor Inspiration Awards
Nomination Form

A true outdoor community event, the Outdoor Inspiration Awards champion individuals, groups, and companies whose efforts go above and beyond in inspiring and encouraging others in their communities to enjoy, participate in, and support outdoor activities.

Consider all angles of inspiration criteria – impact, creativity, service, technology, philanthropy, engagement, longevity, sustainability, activities, adversity and awareness.

If you have questions about the Outdoor Inspiration Awards, contact Kate Lowery, Outdoor Retailer Director of PR and Communications,
at 949/226-5779 or kate.lowery@emeraldexpo.com.

In years past, the Outdoor Inspiration Awards have recognized members of the community like:

Lifetime Achievement: Fred Beckey, Jeff Lowe, John Roskelley
Company/Manufacturer: Outdoor Afro, Timbuk2, Patagonia
Individuals: Timmy O’Neill, Bill Sweasy, Jeremy Collins
Retailers: The Mountaineer
Nonprofits: NOLS: Expedition Denali, The Sierra Club, National Interscholastic Cycling Association/NICA
Youth: Matt Moniz

With this partial list of examples in mind, please nominate whoever inspires you from the following categories and tell us why

Please enter your information below:

Name of nominator:
E-mail address of nominator:
Phone Number:

Please list your nominees for each of the following:

Individual:The individual category includes employees, volunteers, customers, athletes, teachers, leaders, etc. --one person who has motivated and inspired others to enjoy, participate in and support outdoor activities
Consider things like:

Dedicated to their passion
Works to get others outdoors
Volunteers time to protect and preserve the environment

Nominee Name:
Nominee Email or Phone:

Comments

Manufacturer:The Manufacturer category includes for-profit entities such as retailers, manufacturers and suppliers - businesses that inspire us in much the same way as an individual or group through their dedication to outdoor efforts that have a commercial or business-oriented framework.
Consider things like:
•             Community involvement
•             Encourages work life balance for employees
•             Supports green and sustainable manufacturing practices

Nominee Name:
Nominee Email or Phone:

Comments

NonProfit:The Nonprofit category includes not for profit organizations, communities, schools, fund raising groups, guide services, product development teams, sales forces, etc. - two or more people who have come together to get great things done, and get even better things started.
Consider things like:
•             Develops programs to get kids outdoors
•             Organization supports care and respect for the environment
•             Creates scholarship programs to support outdoor engagement

Nominee Name:
Nominee Email or Phone:

Comments

Retailer:The Retailer category is meant to recognize a retailer who is not only representing the industry by supporting the needs of the consumers, but motivates and inspires others to enjoy, participate in and support outdoor activities.
Consider things like:
•             Hosts events to engage the community
•             Efforts to volunteer in their community or local parks
•             Provide training programs that help customers get more active

Nominee Name:
Nominee Email or Phone:

Comments

Boy Scouts of America, Youth:The Youth category is designed to recognize an outstanding youth (between 16-21 years old) in our community that shows leadership and passion for the outdoors and is an inspiration to us all.
Consider things like:
•             Shows leadership in schools and communities
•             Sharing their sport and passion with others
•             Goes above and beyond to protect and preserve the environment

Nominee Name:
Nominee Email or Phone:

Comments

Terms:

• Only one entry per category may be submitted on a nomination form. If you wish to submit more than one entry per category, please submit multiple forms.
• Entries will not be returned. All entries, names and company names, may be used in publicity materials.
• Nominations are due no later than 6 p.m. (PST), November 20, 2015. All nominations received thereafter will be ineligible for the 2016 awards.

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