AUGUST 26 – 29, 2015
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY
EUROBIKE AWARD 2015
THE AWARD THAT MEANS MORE THAN JUST RECOGNITION The EUROBIKE AWARD is one of the leading international design awards for companies in the bike industry. New and innovative products are assessed and evaluated by an independent panel of six expert judges. Thanks to its transparent evaluation process, it provides an important decision-making aid to consumers when making a purchase. In addition, the award is an important independent confirmation of the high level of innovation, functionality, quality and sustainability. This makes the EUROBIKE AWARD an important marketing tool for both manufacturers and retailers. In 2015, the EUROBIKE AWARD is being held for the 11th time. Just as last year, we are delighted to be working together with the Deutscher Designer Club (DDC). We hereby invite you to submit your latest product innovations. Good luck. We are looking forward to receiving your entries. Project team EUROBIKE AWARD
PARTICIPATION
WHO CAN ENTER? The EUROBIKE AWARD is open to both exhibitors and non-exhibitors at EUROBIKE Friedrichshafen. Designers, manufacturers, importers, marketing organisations and bike retailers are all entitled to submit an entry. Entries should display an exceptional degree of innovation and quality, and reflect the trends which are shaping the market. There is no limit to the number of products each entrant can submit. Products entered must not have been on the market for longer than two years prior to the date of the official prize-giving ceremony. Products should be submitted in their original form. Prototypes must be clearly labelled as such. The entrant is responsible for ensuring that their entry does not violate any patent rights or any other third-party property rights.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORIES Mountain Bikes
Race/Cross-Country, Marathon, Tour, All-Mountain, Enduro, Freeride
Cross Bikes
Trekking Bikes, Traveler Bikes, Fitness Bikes, Speed Bikes
Race Bikes
Road Bikes, Triathlon Bikes, Time Machines, Cyclocross
Urban Bikes
City Bikes, Folding Bikes, Cruisers, Design Bikes, Singlespeed, Fixies, BMX, Cargo Bikes, Family Transportation
Special-Purpose Bikes
Recumbent Bikes, Trishaws, Velomobiles, Tandems, Trikes etc.
E-Bikes & Pedelecs
Mountain Bikes, Cross Bikes, Racing Bikes, Urban Bikes, Special-Purpose Bikes, Rechargeable Batteries, Pedal Sensors, Brakes etc.
Apparel
Jackets, Shirts, Pants, Shoes, Gloves etc.
Bike Components
Frames, Handle Bars, Brakes, Gears, Crank Arms, Electrical Components, Pedals, Dynamos, Wheels, Forks, Saddles etc.
Accessories
Speedometers, Water Bottles, Bells, Pumps, Grips, Bags, Lights, Locks, Mud Guards, Tool Kits, Glasses, Helmets, Tyres etc.
Concepts & Services
Advertising Campaigns, Concept Ideas, Communication Devices, Intercommunication, Software Applications etc.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
EVALUATION CRITERIA Degree of innovation
Is it a completely new product or does it add new qualities to an existing product? Does it have the potential to set new trends?
Functionality
Does the product fulfil all requirements regarding handling, user-friendliness, safety and stability?
Design
How appealing is its visual appearance, colour and form?
Choice of materials
How does the product feel to the touch? What about the materials used, material costs, haptic qualities and durability?
Workmanship
What is the relationship between form and function? Do all materials demonstrate high-quality workmanship?
Sustainability
Are the materials used, material costs, production techniques and energy use proportionate to product benefits?
Price-performance
What is the relationship between price, product performance and customer requirements?
Weight / pack size
Evaluated according to product category and always in relation to the intended application
Added value
Does the product demonstrate an additional benefit that goes beyond its practical purpose?
JUDGES
NILS HOLGER MOORMANN
Designer & Managing Director Nils Holger Moormann GmbH Germany
DANIEL O. FIKUART
Editor-in-chief aktiv Radfahren Germany
RODRICK DE MUNNIK
Editor-in-chief Fiets magazine The Netherlands
MATIA BONATO
Sales Manager Biciclette Rossignoli Italy
KAREN ELLER
Mountainbike Pro & Trainer Die Rasenmﾃ､her Germany
JENS KLﾃ傍ZER
Engineer and technical editor TOUR Germany
THE INTERNATIONAL PANEL OF JUDGES The winners of the EUROBIKE AWARD are selected by an independent panel of experts meeting in closed session on August 12 and 13, 2015. The judges will decide all matters by simple majority. GOLD and GREEN AWARD winners are selected from the EUROBIKE AWARD winners. The GOLD AWARD goes to innovative products that stand out by having achieved outstanding results in multiple categories. The GREEN AWARD is awarded for particularly sustainable production. The judges’ decision is recorded, final and not subject to appeal. No explanation will be given for decisions not to award a prize. There is no right of appeal. Entrants will be informed of the panel’s decision by August 17, 2015.
AWARD CEREMONY AND EXHIBITION
AWARD CEREMONY AND EXHIBITION The official EUROBIKE AWARD prize-giving ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, during the EUROBIKE in Friedrichshafen. An exhibition of all prize-winning products will be held in Foyer West during the EUROBIKE 2015. The exhibition is open to trade visitors from around the world and members of the press throughout the entire trade show. All prizewinners will benefit from comprehensive marketing services during and after the EUROBIKE 2015. These measures will raise the profile of winning products in industry, retail and consumer circles. In addition, award-winning products may be advertised bearing the EUROBIKE AWARD 2015.
DETAILED INFORMATION REGISTRATION Closing date for registration: July 28, 2015. Special conditions* for early registration by Monday, July 13, 2015: €125 per entry for exhibitors at EUROBIKE 2015 and €300 per entry for non-exhibitors. Registration* from Tuesday, July 14 – Tuesday, July 28, 2015: €175 per entry for exhibitors at EUROBIKE 2015 and €400 per entry for non-exhibitors. The date of electronic confirmation of registration will be used to determine early registration. For non-exhibitors the participation fee for each product is due and payable immediately upon the receipt of the entry confirmation. For exhibitors** the participation fee is due upon receipt of the invoice issued by Messe Friedrichshafen. The judges will not take into consideration any product for which the participation fee has not been paid.
ONLINE REGISTRATION We are looking forward to receiving your registration at www.eurobike-award.com. Once you have registered, please complete one registration form per product. We require: a brief description of the product in German and English, two photos of the product and your company logo. If you win an award, your texts and photos will be used as a template for the online exhibition and for the press information pertaining to the prize-giving ceremony. The automatic confirmation of registration contains an entry ID which must be used in all correspondence and when submitting the product. Please refer to the online registration information for all details. The organiser assumes no liability for incorrect or false information. If the product has not been submitted by the time the jury sits, the participation fee will still be charged in full. You can cancel your entry free of charge in writing by July 28, 2015.
SUBMISSION Submission period for your award products: June 22 – July 31, 2015. Please send your items delivered duty paid (DDP) at the latest by July 31, 2015 to our logistic partner SCHENKER: Schenker Deutschland AG c/o EUROBIKE AWARD 2015 Entry-ID: please enter! Neue Messe 3 88046 Friedrichshafen GERMANY All entries and all product and transportation packaging must be clearly labelled with your Entry-ID. If your shipment contains several entries, all Entry-IDs must be listed on the packaging. We reserve the right to exclude submissions which are delivered without Entry-ID from the award. The panel of judges require fully functioning original products. Prototypes must be clearly labelled as such. Large exhibits can be presented as scale models or with detailed large-format photos consisting of different detail shots.
PANEL MEETING The panel of judges will meet to evaluate the products on August 12 and 13, 2015 at the trade fair grounds in Friedrichshafen. Entrants will be informed of the panels’ decisions by e-mail by August 17, 2015. Where a product requires specific skills for assembly, this will be carried out by Messe Friedrichshafen. Self-assembly is not permissible.
PRODUCT RETURN There are three options for the return of your products. Please indicate your choice in your online registration. Option 1 – No return required The submitted product will become the property of Messe Friedrichshafen after the award competition and will be disposed of appropriately. Option 2 – Return of the products by SCHENKER The entrant is responsible for the costs of the return transport. Products not awarded a prize are returned immediately after the panel meeting. Prize-winning products will be returned immediately after the EUROBIKE AWARD exhibition. SCHENKER will provide you with a quote for the return transport costs and applies an administration fee of €20 in addition to the individual shipping costs. Organisation, documentation and invoicing are carried out by SCHENKER. The entrant is liable for any damages or multiple shipment. Messe Friedrichshafen accepts no liability regarding return transport. Option 3 – Storage and collection of the products (for exhibitors at EUROBIKE 2015 only) a) Non-prize winning products As a EUROBIKE exhibitor, you can have your non-winning products stored at the Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH for a fee of €35 per product. Please note that you must pick up your products from the incoming-goods department at Messe Friedrichshafen by the end of the EUROBIKE trade fair – Saturday, August 29, 2015. Incoming-goods department opening hours: Monday, August 24 – Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Please ensure that you collect your products from the incoming-goods department during this period. Any uncollected goods will be returned for a fee (uninsured shipping). b) Prize-winning products Following the panel meeting, prize-winning products will stored free of charge by Messe Friedrichshafen for the EUROBIKE AWARD exhibition. They will be available for collection once the exhibition has finished – Saturday, August 29, 2015, from 6 p.m. at the exhibition in Foyer West. Please note that it will not be possible to collect products before 6 p.m. If it is not possible for you to collect your product on Saturday, August 29, 2015, please inform the EUROBIKE AWARD project team in advance. Here also, if goods are not collected in time, they will be returned for a fee (uninsured shipping).
INSURANCE & LIABILITY The organiser does not take out insurance for submitted products. The entrant is liable for any damage, loss or additional costs. For this reason, we recommend taking out transport and exhibition insurance – in particular to cover breakage, damage and theft. * All prices are net prices. VAT will be charged if legally applicable. ** Registration must already have been confirmed by Messe Friedrichshafen.
CONTACT EUROBIKE AWARD Nicole Hartmann Project Coordination EUROBIKE AWARD MESSE FRIEDRICHSHAFEN GmbH Neue Messe 1 88046 Friedrichshafen Germany Tel. +49 7541 708-382 Fax +49 7541 708-2382 eb-award@messe-fn.de Online Registration: www.eurobike-award.com
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