The AWSI in 2010 vs. 2005

Barely legal...

You may not know this, but the AWSI was nearly a defunct organization just five years ago. The organization hobbled along, lacking strong leadership and direction. In fact, the organization was not even a legal entity because paperwork was simply not filed.

Fast forward to 2007 when a fresh Board of Directors of Charlie Burwell, Rick Bruner, David Combe, Dan VanHoose, and Declan Sucre kick-started new energy, fueling positive change and growth across our industries.

New leadership, new energy.

It took just under two years and just as many executive directors to get the organization on a progressive track to positively represent our industries.

The Board of Directors and Executive Directors underwent an extensive Strategic Planning process in the Spring of 2009 to determine the priorities of action for our industries and membership. 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.

All grown up... A Mission Statement

The AWSI promotes the advancement and sustainability of the wind and water sport industries.

Yes, it's that simple, but yet so much work. This is what we're working toward for each of our members and the industries as a whole. Become a member today and help us in our mission.