SDG Innovation Award 2024
VAUDE receives the SDG Innovation Award for its ambitious climate commitment in the global supply chain. This international award recognizes innovative pioneers who make exemplary contribution to achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). The award is presented jointly by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Senate of German Business. |
Order of Merit 2024
Antje von Dewitz receives the Order of Merit from the German Federal President. This honor recognizes her engagement as "Family entrepreneur, protector of the environment, defender of human rights, and example for sustainable and social entrepreneurship in the textile industry" on the highest state level. |
Werkbund Label 2024
VAUDE receives the renowned Werkbund Label for its “pioneering role in social commitment, sustainability and environmental protection”.
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MTB-News: Ranked #1 for Sustainability
VAUDE is once again voted the most sustainable brand in the readers’ survey of MTB-News, one of the leading online platforms in the bike sector.In the reader poll conducted by the leading online platform MTB-News, VAUDE has once again been voted the most sustainable brand. |
Two Awards at the 2024 German Sustainability Award
VAUDE has won the prestigious award in two categories. The "DNP Unternehmen" award recognizes VAUDE as the most sustainable textile company in Germany. The special "Value Chain" award is a cross-industry recognition of VAUDE's strong commitment to a fair and environmentally friendly supply chain.
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International Design Award "Focus Meta" 2023
VAUDE receives the International Design Award "Focus Meta" for the high innovation and forward-thinking design of the "Novum 3D" backpack.
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Reuters Business Transformation Award 2023
VAUDE receives the internationally coveted Business Transformation Award, which honors the world's top companies committed to sustainability.
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German Sustainability Award 2024
VAUDE wins the prestigious German Sustainability Award in the "Textiles" category. This accolade highlights the outdoor brand's strong commitment to a fair and environmentally friendly supply chain.
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Reader's Choice "Outdoor" Magazine
In the reader's choice of the "Outdoor" magazine, VAUDE is chosen as the most popular clothing brand in first place. In the tents category, VAUDE lands in second place, and in the backpacks category, it secures the third place.
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Female Allstar Board 2023
Antje von Dewitz is one of the five award winners of the Female Allstar Board, an initiative by Handelsblatt and Bain & Company, honoring outstanding women in leadership positions. Antje von Dewitz represents the board in the CEO category.
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Outdoor.markt Trophy 2023
In 2023, VAUDE receives the Outdoor.markt Trophy for the fourth time in the sustainability category. |
MTB- und Rennrad-News: First Place for Sustainability
In the extensive reader survey conducted by MTB- und Rennrad-News, one of the most prominent online platforms in the biking sphere, VAUDE is once again elected as the most sustainable brand.
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Top Brand 2022
VAUDE maintains its position at the top, claiming the first place as the "Top Brand 2022" in the comprehensive Sport and Outdoor Study conducted by "Textilwirtschaft." VAUDE received top ratings from the specialist retailers in nearly all categories: brand attractiveness, product quality, partnership performance, sustainability, and fairness.
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"Marketing Head of the Year" - Manfred Meindl, VAUDE 2022
Marketing Director Manfred Meindl is named "Marketing Head of the Year" – a recognition of VAUDE's consistent stance and commitment as a sustainable brand. This award honors outstanding German-speaking marketing experts, presented by the marketing trade magazine One to One. |
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021
Antje von Dewitz receives the prestigious business award "EY Entrepreneur Of The Year" in the category of "Sustainability" for her responsible and successful corporate leadership.
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CMO of the Year 2021
Antje von Dewitz is honored as the CMO of the Year (Chief Marketing Officer) with Germany's highest marketing award for her successful and sustainable brand management at VAUDE.
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Role Model Award 2021 in the Category "Family Entrepreneur"
Antje von Dewitz is awarded the Role Model Award in the category of "Family Entrepreneur" as an entrepreneurial role model for the younger generation. The award is presented by the educational platform Startup Teens.
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MTB- und Rennrad-News User Award 2021 for Sustainability
Once again, readers of MTB-News and Rennrad-News, two of the most significant online platforms in the biking sphere, have chosen VAUDE as the most sustainable brand.
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Outdoor.markt Trophy 2021 for sustainability
VAUDE receives the industry award Outdoor.markt Trophy in the sustainability category.
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GEM Award 2021
Antje von Dewitz is awarded the GEM Award for successful and sustainable brand management by the Society for the Exploration of Branding (GEM).
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New Work Award 2020
VAUDE prevails in the online voting for the New Work Award and wins in the category "Explorer" – an award for its innovative corporate culture with a focus on trust and self-efficacy. |
Lammsbräu Sustainability Award 2020
VAUDE is honored with the Lammsbräu Sustainability Award in the category of "Family-Run Company" as recognition for its long-standing and comprehensive commitment to sustainability.
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Outdoor.markt Trophy 2020
For the second consecutive year, VAUDE has been voted by the readers of the specialist magazine Outdoormarkt as the most sustainable brand.
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MTB News User Award 2020 for Sustainability
In the extensive reader survey conducted by MTB-News, one of the most important online platforms for mountain bikers, VAUDE wins first place in the "Sustainability" category.
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Vanity Fair Award 2020
Antje von Dewitz receives the Vanity Fair Changing Your Mind Award in London for her courage to chart new paths and her commitment to sustainable business practices.
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SAZ Sport Ranking: 1st Place for Sustainability
In the manufacturer ranking by the industry magazine SAZ Sport, VAUDE was chosen by retailers for the 1st place in the Sustainability category.
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Outdoor.markt Trophy 2019
VAUDE receives the Outdoor.markt Trophy in the Sustainability category. With this industry award from the specialist magazine outdoor.markt, VAUDE is honored for its outstanding and long-standing commitment.
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TRIGOS Honorary Award 2019
Antje von Dewitz is awarded the international TRIGOS Honorary Award, Austria's most prestigious prize for responsible business practices.
Representing Antje von Dewitz: Jan Lorch, Managing Director Sales & CSR at VAUDE (right). |
Marken-Award 2019 (Brand Award 2019)
At the 2019 Marken-Award, one of Germany's most prestigious marketing awards, VAUDE secures the 1st place in the category of "Best Sustainability Strategy."
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Recognition Award in the Category "Companies and Associations"
The "Entrepreneur Initiative for Stay Permit through Work", co-founded by VAUDE, is honored with the Recognition Award in the category "Companies and Associations" at the 2019 Integration Prize Baden-Württemberg ceremony.
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First Place in Sustainability Reporting Ranking
In the nationwide ranking of sustainability reports, VAUDE achieves the 1st place for best transparency in the category of "small and medium-sized enterprises" (SMEs) in 2019.
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Environmental Award for Businesses 2018
VAUDE is awarded the Environmental Award for Businesses 2018 by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Environment for outstanding achievements in environmental protection and exemplary environmentally-oriented corporate management.
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International Brand Colloquium Award
Antje von Dewitz is honored with the Award from the International Brand Colloquium for outstanding contributions to the establishment and leadership of the brand.
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German Brand Award 2018
Antje von Dewitz is honored as Brand Manager of the Year. This honorary award recognizes individuals for excellent brand management. The German Brand Award is one of the most important brand awards in Germany.
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Exemplary Location in the Land of Ideas 2018
VAUDE receives this innovation award for its sustainable Green Shape Core Collection. The competition "Germany – Land of Ideas" is jointly organized by the Federal Government, German industry, and Deutsche Bank.
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GreenTec Award 2018
VAUDE receives the GreenTec Award 2018 for its innovative and sustainable Green Shape Core Collection, one of the most significant environmental awards worldwide.
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Eco Achievement Brand Award 2018
The ISPO sports trade fair awards the Eco Achievement Brand Award to VAUDE in recognition of its significant commitment to sustainability and for the completely sustainable Green Shape Core Collection.
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iF Design Award 2018
Due to its sustainable and highly innovative material developments, the Green Shape Core Collection was awarded Gold at the iF Design Award 2018.
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Master Data Supplier Fall/Winter 2018
Intersport has awarded VAUDE as the best "Stammdatenlieferant Herbst/Winter 2018" (Master Data Supplier Fall/Winter 2018). The jury evaluated Intersport suppliers based on various criteria related to master data. VAUDE is delighted to receive this award for the second time.
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MTB News User Award 2017 for Sustainability
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Induction into the Handelsblatt Hall of Fame 2017
Antje von Dewitz is inducted into the Handelsblatt Hall of Fame as the youngest female family entrepreneur, thus honored as a pioneer of the German economy.
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Demography Excellence Award 2017
VAUDE is awarded the Demografie Exzellenz Award in the category "foreign & local" for its commitment to refugees. |
LEA Mittelstandspreis for social responsibility
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Order of Merit of the State of Baden-Württemberg
Antje von Dewitz is honored with Order of Merit of the State of Baden-Württemberg for outstanding commitment. |
European Business Award 2017
European Business Award: Best in Class for Environmental and Corporate Sustainability. |
Soul@Work Award 2017
VAUDE receives the "Soul@Work Award" for putting the company's cuture of trust into practice. Each year, individuals or companies who take preventative measures to ensure psychological wellbeing in the work place are honored with this award. |
A.T. Kearney Family Award 2017
VAUDE is honored with theA.T. Kearney Family Award “Most Family Friendly Company”. This award is based on the results of a national employee survey on the theme Family Friendliness conducted by A.T. Kearney. |
Nomination for the CSR Award from the Federal Governmentg 2017
VAUDE is nominated in two categories for the Federal Government's CSR Award. VAUDE is among the top five companies in Germany in the following categories: "Companies with 250 to 999 Employees" and "Responsible Supply Chain Management. |
MTB News User Award 2016 for Sustainability
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Best Practice Award 2016
Fair Wear (FW) grants the Jury’s Best Practice Award to VAUDE, Jack Wolfskin and Salewa for a joint initiative to improve working conditions in Myanmar. |
Ranking of Sustainability Reports 2016
In a ranking of sustainability reports carried out by the IÖW (Institute for Ecological Economic Development) and the environmental initiative, future e.V., VAUDE has won 2nd place in the category “Small and Medium Enterprises”. |
GreenTec Award 2016
VAUDE wins the environmental and business prize, GreenTec Award in the category “Green Office by KYOCERA” for the sustainable remodeling of the company headquarters. |
Snow Industry Award 2016
At the ProWinter sport trade fair in Bozen, Italy, VAUDE receives the Snow Industry Award in the category "Best Green Initiative" for the Green Shape Concept. |
Werkstatt N 2016
The German Council for Sustainable Development awards VAUDE with the “Werkstatt N” seal of quality. The Second Use Program was honored with which VAUDE, together with eBay, supports the private resale of VAUDE products using a “re-commerce platform” to extend the lifespan of its products. |
DNWE Award for Corporate Ethics 2016
VAUDE is the recipient of the German Business Ethics Network (DNWE) Award for corporate ethics. |
Ecosport Award 2016
VAUDE is honored with the Ecosport Awards in Paris in the category “Sustainable Management”. This award is presented by the largest French associations of sporting goods manufacturers under the auspices of the Ministry of Sport as well as the Ministry of Sustainability. |
German Sustainability Award "Germany's Most Sustainable Brand"
VAUDE received the highest honors at the prestigious Greman Sustainability Award and is elated with being named "Germany's Most Sustainable Brand". |
Green-Controlling-Prize
VAUDE receives the Green Controlling Prize 2015 awarded by the Péter Horváth Foundation in recognition of fully integrated green controlling in its corporate management process |
Boldness in Business Award 2015
VAUDE is nominated for the international "Boldness in Business Award 2015" as one of the top 6 companies worldwide in the category "Corporate Responsibility/Environment". |
Axia-Award "sustainable thinking, successful steering"
VAUDE receives the Axia-Award 2014 for its successful and sustainable business strategy. |
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