Kiteboarding, Windsurfing & Standup Paddlesurf (SUP)
This is the Association of Wind & Water Sports Industries (AWSI)
The Association for Wind Sport Industries is a registered non-profit trade association that represents the manufacturers, retailers, and schools in kiteboarding, windsurfing, and stand-up paddle surfing (SUP). As the wind and water boardsport industry's preeminent voice, our primary goal is to provide trade-related information and services to our members and to promote industry growth. Read about how far we've come...
Mission Statement
AWSI promotes the advancement and sustainability of the wind and water sport industries. In representing Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, & Standup Paddle manufacturers, retailers, and schools, the AWSI operates, with the resources allowed, to uphold these values:
- Industry profitability
- Water access protection
- Safety
- Education
- Industry growth
- Member feedback
- Ethical business practices within our industries
- Integrity and transparency within the AWSI membership and Board
- Benefits for our members
- Youth participation in wind and water sports
- A financially strong and sustainable organization
What does the AWSI do?
The AWSI underwent an extensive Strategic Planning process in the Spring of 2009 to determine exactly that. Based on extensive polling and feedback from current AWSI members in addition to input from the current Board of Directors, the AWSI developed a new mission statement along with a strategic plan with specific goals and direction to help strive toward achieving our mission. These goals are:
- Promote industry profitability at an annual industry trade event. Read about our 2009 event here.
- Establish useful and achievable membership services.
- Serve as a marketing and public relations hub for wind & water sport inquiries, water access, and other issues that may affect the wind and water sport industry.
The AWSI is striving to achieve these goals through a set list of objectives and strategies. Read the complete AWSI Strategic Plan here. If you have something to add, we would love to hear from you.
Membership
If you are a manufacturer, dealer, or school interested in having a voice in the future of our growing wind sports, join the AWSI. The cost is minimal, tax-deductible, and the benefits pay off the cost of your membership almost tenfold: deep discounts on shipping, insurance, logistics, credit card processing, and much more. For membership benefits and information, go to our Membership section.
What's going on in the wind and water sports industries? Check out our blog for the latest news and up-to-date trade-related information. Is there something you would like to see from the AWSI? Email us! tonia@windkitesup.org
What's going on at AWSI? Check out our blog.