As the UK’s dedicated snowsport tradeshow approaches, exhibitor numbers for Slide (www.slideuk.co.uk) are around 80 companies, representing over 200 different brands. Although there are many returning brands and companies who exhibit at Slide on an annual basis, there are also a number of new and returning brands to the show and to the UK market.

To celebrate the emerging brands, Slide has created a special category in its well-loved Slide Awards, called the Slide Fresh Brand award to bring attention to new brands and companies at Slide.

Over the coming weeks, exhibitors will be entering their best products in the Slide Awards, in the hope of earning the prestigious best in show titles in 4 different categories:

Hardware – skis, boards, bindings, boots, footwear, toys

Software – clothing, apparel

Accessories – gloves, hats, goggles etc

Fresh Brand – new brands or first time exhibitors at the show

The finalists will be on show in a dedicated display area for the duration of Slide the show. Key retailers, opinion leaders and media will vote for the winners, who will be announced on Wednesday 24^th January.

Online visitor registration is open at http://www.slideuk.co.uk/visitor-tickets/