We are reporting live tonight from the 10th annual SIMA Image Awards at The Grove in Anaheim, California.
Industry brands and retailers covet the Image Awards, and about 850 brand executives, retailers and industry friends and fans are expected to attend the event tonight, up from the 600 who attended last year.
We will update this story with the winner for each category as they are announced.
Men’s Marketing Campaign of the Year
Winner:
√ “60 Years of Innovation” by O’Neill
Nominees:
- “Archive Campaign” by Nixon
- “Life’s Better in Boardshorts” by Billabong
- “Phantom Fuse” by Hurley
- “Pure FUNction – Kills Boredom Dead” by Volcom
Women’s Marketing Campaign of the Year
Winner:
√ “Let the Sea Set You Free” by Roxy
Nominees:
- “#5STEPH” by Quiksilver for girls
- “I’ll Go If You Go” by Billabong
- “My Bikini” by Rip Curl
- “Volcom Brand Jeans Road-Tested” by Volcom
Accessory Product of the Year
Winner:
√ Supertide Watch by Nixon
Nominees:
- Captain Ahab by Electric Visual
- Puppet Socks by Volcom
- Pro by Sun Bum
- Retina Revolutionaries! by Von Zipper
See Page 2 for more SIMA Image Award winners
We are reporting live tonight from the SIMA Image Awards at The Grove in Anaheim, California.
Industry brands and retailers covet the Image Awards, and about 850 brand executives, retailers and industry friends and fans are expected to attend the event tonight.
We will update this story with the winner for each category as they are announced.
Wetsuit of the Year
Winner:
√ FLASHBOMB by Rip Curl
Nominees:
- Cypher Fuseflex by Quiksilver
- Drylock Power Seam by Xcel
- Psycho Series with TechnoButter by O’Neill Wetsuits
- Surf Capsule by Billabong
Women’s Retailer of the Year
Winner:
√ Jack’s Surfboards, Huntington Beach
Nominees:
- 17th Street, Virginia Beach
- Hanger 94, San Diego
- South Coast Wahine, San Diego
- Surf Diva Boutique, La Jolla
Environmental Product of the Year
Winner:
√ Recycler Boardshort Series by Billabong
Nominees:
- Bella Costas We Heart Collection by Reef
- H2O Tee by Hurley
- Nexpa Pro by Vans
- Reclaim V.Co-Logical Sandal by Volcom
See Page 3 or more SIMA Image Award winners
We are reporting live tonight from the SIMA Image Awards at The Grove in Anaheim, California.
Industry brands and retailers covet the Image Awards, and about 850 brand executives, retailers and industry friends and fans are expected to attend the event tonight.
We will update this story with the winner for each category as they are announced.
Hardgoods Accessory Product of the Year
Winner:
√ Drylock Boot by Xcel
Nominees:
- DNA Flex Mold Leash by Creatures of Leisure
- ILT Box by Futures
- Neo Geo Boot by Quiksilver
- Psychofreak ST Boot by O’Neill Wetsuits
Surfboard of the Year
Winner:
√ Neckbeard Squash by Channel Islands
Nominees:
- Bali Single by Rusty Surfboards
- Bottom Feeder by Lost
- Bowl Series by Lib Tech
- Potatonator by Firewire
Stokes Me Awards
The Stokes Me presentation recognized Liquid Tribe as the top fundraising team from the Stokes Me Challenge last October. SIMA Humanitarian Fund president, Ross Garrett, presented Liquid Tribe with the SIMA Humanitarian Award for the achievement.
Ross also recognized Jim Caccavo, SIMA Humanitarian Board member and La Jolla resident, with a Special Recognition Award for his outstanding support of the Humanitarian Fund for the past five years.
Footwear Product of the Year
Winner:
√ Van Doren Series by Vans
Nominees:
- Drop-In Heel by Olukai
- Recliner Sandal by Volcom
- RESRV Collection by Reef
- Sidewalk Surfers by Sanuk
See Page 3 for more SIMA Image Award winners
We are reporting live tonight from the SIMA Image Awards at The Grove in Anaheim, California.
Industry brands and retailers covet the Image Awards, and about 850 brand executives, retailers and industry friends and fans are expected to attend the event tonight.
We will update this story with the winner for each category as they are announced.
Breakout Retailer of the Year
Winner:
√ Surf Ride, San Diego
Nominees:
- Hanger 94, San Diego
- Proof Lab, Mill Valley
- The Room Surf Shop, Puerto Rico
- Spyder, Hermosa Beach
Men’s Boardshort of the Year
Winner:
√ Phantom Fuse by Hurley
Nominees:
- John John Signature Hyperfreak by O’Neill
- Nanolater V4S by Volcom
- Original Scallop Collection by Quiksilver
- Recycler Series by Billabong
Women’s Swim Brand of the Year
Winner:
√ L*Space by Monica Wise
Nominees:
- Billabong
- Rip Curl
- Roxy
- Volcom
Men’s Retailer of the Year
Winner:
√ Hansen’s, Encinitas
Nominees:
- Froghouse, Newport Beach
- Huntington Surf & Sport, Huntington Beach
- Jack’s Surfboards, Huntington Beach
- Surf Ride, San Diego
See Page 5 for Women’s and Men’s Apparel winners, Breakout Brand of the Year
We are reporting live tonight from the SIMA Image Awards at The Grove in Anaheim, California.
Industry brands and retailers covet the Image Awards, and about 850 brand executives, retailers and industry friends and fans are expected to attend the event tonight.
We will update this story with the winner for each category as they are announced.
Women’s Apparel Brand of the Year
Winner:
√ Quiksilver for girls
Nominees:
- Billabong
- Insight
- Roxy
- Volcom
Men’s Apparel Brand of the Year
Winner:
√ RVCA
Nominees:
- Billabong
- Hurley
- Quiksilver Waterman Collection
- Volcom
Breakout Brand of the Year
Winner:
√ Brixton
Nominees:
- Lost
- RAEN
- Sun Bum
- VSTR
