OIA UK Outdoor Industry Awards 2027 Now Open

The Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) is pleased to announce the launch of the UK Outdoor Industry Awards 2027, which are now open to entries from brands across the industry until Tuesday 12th May 2026.

These are the only awards in the outdoor industry, showcasing products to retail buyers and journalists and then potentially to a large targeted consumer audience of outdoor enthusiasts during a whole year.

All of the entries will be displayed at OTS in a dedicated awards area AT THE MAIN SHOW ENTRANCE, giving entrants maximum visibility to visitors as they arrive at the show.

At OTS, a judging panel, made up of outdoor industry experts, including key journalists and retailers, will vote for the three finalists in each category. Finalists will be announced on the second day of the show, 3 June 2026, at the OTS Social.

Last year they received 115 entries across ten categories.

NEW FOR 2027 - there will not be a separate product entry category for Sustainability. Instead, the Sustainability finalists will be selected from entries submitted across the nine product categories.

• Accessories / Backpacks & Travel Luggage / Camping Equipment /

• Climbing Equipment / Clothing / Footwear / Sleeping /

• Tech Accessories / Tents & Awnings

After the show, the online public voting will begin to choose the winners in each category from the products that are chosen by the jury as finalists. The winners of the UK Outdoor Industry Awards will be announced at The Summit - OIA Conference & AGM on 18th March 2027, in front of a large audience of industry colleagues.

WHY ENTER?

• A value for money opportunity - to showcase your brand and products to customers and consumers

• Enhance your brand and product visibility - a unique chance to have your products at the entrance of OTS visible to all visitors to the show.

• Consumer promotion - for finalists, public voting introduces your brand and products to a broad audience of outdoor enthusiasts.

• Marketing opportunities - finalists and winners can leverage the award logo in promotional materials.

• Team motivation - investment in promotion and company recognition can boost team morale.

Last year, 115 entries were received across the ten categories, with the panel of expert judges eventually proclaiming the Rab Syclon XP 40 as the overall ‘Product of the Year’ from all the winners chosen by consumers, at The Summit 2026 - OIA Conference & AGM.

“As proud recipients of many OIA awards they are so much more than a recognition of great work, they are also fantastic in helping to elevate your innovations to the industry and even more importantly to your customers. Having this much exposure is a phenomenal boost to a product and will drive significant returns to your business. I’d wholeheartedly encourage you to enter.”

Nick Giles, OBE, Managing Director, Ordnance Survey (OS) Leisure

Prices start at £99 + VAT (each entry) for 3+ entries for OIA members and/or OTS exhibitors and a single entry starts at £120 + VAT.