Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Award Winners Named, Plus Photos from the Show

Published: June 22, 2023

Outdoor Retailer announced the winners of its Inspiration Awards at a lively ceremony and party Tuesday night in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The host of the event, Timmy O’Neill, a rock climber, outdoor advocate, and past recipient, kept the packed room laughing during the ceremony, while passionate speeches by the award winners reminded everyone of the importance of giving back.

In addition, we have photos of some of the people we saw and events we attended during the three-day trade show.

Click through our slide show to see a wide range of photos of the awards, outdoor executives, the show floor, and parties. All photos by The Daily.

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Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards Winners

The winners of this year’s Inspiration Awards are:

Individual Category – Becky Rom, volunteer national chair of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters, retired attorney, and citizen activist.

Emerging Leader – Cassie Abel, founder and CEO of Wild Rye and creator of Women-Led Wednesday.

ManufacturerBUFF, specializing in headwear and neckwear accessories for outdoor activities.

Non-profit: Adaptive Adventures, which provides outdoor sports opportunities for children, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities and their families.

Retailer: Alpinistas, a women-led online-only retailer.

The ceremony was held during Outdoor Retailer Summer.

See The Daily’s other coverage of the show, including:

Report and Photos from Day One

Report and Photos from Day Two

Report and Photos from Day Three

Circana: Accessories, Apparel Standout Categories in Outdoor Market

Outdoor Adventure X Consumer Festival Report and Photos

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