Meet the ISPO Excellence Awards 2026 finalists
More than 80 product and service entries have reached the final of the ISPO Excellence Awards 2026, with UK businesses represented across outdoor equipment, garment care and performance apparel.
Grangers, Bridgedale, Runderwear and Equip Outdoor Technologies are among the finalists named in ISPO’s announcement.
UK finalists in focus
- Grangers: Xtreme Repel and Xtreme Clothing 2 in 1, shortlisted in Camping / Outdoor.
- Bridgedale: Trail Run Ultralight Zero Merino Sport Crew, in Running / Trail Running.
- Runderwear: The Runderwear Power Bra, also in Running / Trail Running.
- Equip Outdoor Technologies: Mythic Ultra Hoody and Women’s 8000 Suit, in Hiking / Climbing.
The restructured programme covers ten categories, including Snow & Ski, Camping / Outdoor and Hiking / Climbing, alongside Innovation & Technology and Manufacturing.
An independent international jury selected the shortlist. Winners will be revealed at an evening ceremony hosted by ultra-runner and television presenter Susie Chan, with the ISPO BrandNew winners also presented.
An expanded awards programme
The ISPO Excellence Awards now recognise services and business-to-business innovation alongside products. The programme includes Grand Prix, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Finalist and Highly Commended recognition levels.
The awards ceremony forms part of the ISPO x IRX After Party in central Amsterdam on 4 November 2026. ISPO runs at RAI Amsterdam from 3–5 November, with the Leaders Summit on 3 November and the Expo on 4–5 November.
Readers can explore the awards programme and finalist announcement through ISPO’s official awards website.
