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Plus X Award Night: An Evening with Superlatives for the Most Innovative Brands of the
Year
Most Innovative Brands of the Year 2015 awarded in Bonn
The award ceremony of the largest innovation award for technology, sports and
lifestyle products took place yesterday evening in Bonn. More than 350 invited
guests saw the ceremony for the 25 Most innovative Brands of the year.
The host and president of the Plus X Award, Donat Brandt, could greet the numerous top decision makers from industry and retail as well as selected personalities
from society, media and politics in the impressive atmosphere of the plenary hall of
the First German Bundestag in Bonn.
Pressemitteilung
19.06.2015
MEDIA SOCIETY NETWORKS
Agentur für Marketing und
Kommunikation GmbH
Montanusstraße 62
41515 Grevenbroich – Germany
Pressekontakt:
Sebastian Starck
Director Marketing & PR
Phone: +49 2181 285 95-0
Fax:
+49 2181 285 95-199
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.plusxaward.de
The world‘s largest contest for
innovative technologies, sport
and lifestyle products
During the large stage show, 26 brands received the golden, nearly 7 kg heavy trophy from the member of the Plus X Award panel of judges. The impressive stage,
specifically built in the plenary hall, which is protected as an historic monument,
provided the perfect surrounding for a stylish premium event.
Besides the „Most Innovative Brands“, some brands and personalities were honored with special awards. That way, Christoph Grundig, founder of Synconice,
received the Young Innovator Award out of the hands of Olaf Sturm, president of
the panel for consumer electronics audio. This award was handed over for the
second time. In addition, two German car brands each got a special award. The
president of the panel, Frank Kreif, could honour Volkswagen for the design team
of the year and Mercedes Benz for the R&D team of the year.
The emotional highlight of the evening was the honouring of Prof. Dr. Hartmut Esslinger with the Lifetime Achievement Award. With standing ovations, Esslinger, one
of the most influential industrial designers of all times, received the award from Dirk
Hagen Zimmermann, the design expert in the Plus X panel of judges.
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Several show elements rounded off the evening. „The Westbunch Live“presented
live performances, which had been specifically produced for the Plus X Award and
also took care of the exclusive flair and exuberant atmosphere of the After-ShowParty.
As in the years before, the TV channel ANIXE will broadcast the big Plus X Award
ceremony in full length and brilliant HD. The gala is broadcast Saturday, 11th July at
8.15 pm via Astra all across Europe; in addition, it is available nearly nation-wide in
the digital cable network in Germany.
The last participation period for the Plus X Award Year 2015 runs until 15th August.
All manufacturers and brands are invited to hand in their products and product
series for the world’s largest innovation award for technology, sports and lifestyle.
The Most Innovative Brands of the Year 2015
Kludi (Sanitary)
Fröling (Heating and Air Conditioning)
Leicht (Furniture)
Theben (Energy and Lighting)
Abus (Electrical and Media Technology)
Bien-Zenker (Homes)
Knauf (Construction Material)
Bosch (Tools)
WOLF-Garten (Garden)
Teba (Accessories)
Eheim (Pet supplies)
Hartan (Family and Kids)
Kawasaki (Motorräder)
Opel (Automotive and Car Media)
Elan (Sports and Fitness Equipment)
gym80 (Sports and Fitness Machines)
X-Bionic (Sportswear)
Beurer (Health and Personal Care)
LG Electronics (Home Entertainment Video)
Magnat (Home Entertainment Audio)
Fujifilm (Video and Photo Technology)
Medion (Computer and Gaming)
Pressemitteilung
19.06.2015
MEDIA SOCIETY NETWORKS
Agentur für Marketing und
Kommunikation GmbH
Montanusstraße 62
41515 Grevenbroich – Germany
Pressekontakt:
Sebastian Starck
Director Marketing & PR
Phone: +49 2181 285 95-0
Fax:
+49 2181 285 95-199
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.plusxaward.de
The world‘s largest contest for
innovative technologies, sport
and lifestyle products
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Gigaset (Telecommunication)
WOLF (Build-In Appliances)
Braun (Small Home Appliances)
Haier (Large Home Appliances)
Design Team of the Year
Volkswagen has been honored with a special awards as „Design Team of the
Year“. Klaus Bischoff, Manager Design at Volkswagen, received the trophy from
Frank Kreif, President of the panel of judges of the Plus X Award.
R&D Team of the Year
Mercedes-Benz received the special award for the „R&D Team of the Year“. Frank
Kreif handed over the award to Jürgen Weissinger, Manager car concepts and
future trends at Mercedes Benz.
Pressemitteilung
19.06.2015
MEDIA SOCIETY NETWORKS
Agentur für Marketing und
Kommunikation GmbH
Montanusstraße 62
41515 Grevenbroich – Germany
Pressekontakt:
Sebastian Starck
Director Marketing & PR
Phone: +49 2181 285 95-0
Fax:
+49 2181 285 95-199
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.plusxaward.de
The world‘s largest contest for
innovative technologies, sport
and lifestyle products
Young Innovator Award
For the second time, the special award „Young Innovator Award“ has been handed
over. Olaf Sturm, president of the panel for consumer electronics audio, awarded
Christoph Grundig. With the brand name SYNCRONICE, Grundig develops innovative solutions for audiostreaming.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This year’s laureate of the Lifetime Achievement Award is Prof. Dr. Hartmut Esslinger. Esslinger is renowned as one of the founders of modern industrial design and
can relate back to numerous iconic works for brands such as Apple, Lufthansa,
Yamaha, Microsoft, Disney, SAP or Louis Vuitton. Before Esslinger, only four people have received this award: Sir James Dyson, Prof. Amar G. Bose († 2013), Noel
Lee and Peter Skak Olufsen († 2013). The award was handed over by Dirk Hagen
Zimmermann, design expert of the Plus X Award panel of judges.
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About the Plus X Award:
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With an international and independent panel of judges from 27 industries, 23
strategic partners and more than 600 participating international brands, the Plus X
Award is the world’s largest innovation award for technology, sports and lifestyle.
Plus X Award Seals of Approval are conferred upon products judged to possess
at least one “Plus X” factor. Awards are given for new and innovative technologies,
extraordinary design and intelligent, easy to use operating systems. Criteria such
as outstanding ergonomic and ecological features, along with the use of high
quality material add up to sustainable products with long lasting value and are also
honored by the Plus X Award. The innovation award was initiated to strengthen
brands, trade and commerce and support consumers in their purchasing decisions. in 2015, Plus X Award is celebrating its twelfth anniversary.
MEDIA SOCIETY NETWORKS
Agentur für Marketing und
Kommunikation GmbH
Montanusstraße 62
41515 Grevenbroich – Germany
Pressekontakt:
Sebastian Starck
Director Marketing & PR
Phone: +49 2181 285 95-0
Fax:
+49 2181 285 95-199
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.plusxaward.de
The world‘s largest contest for
innovative technologies, sport
and lifestyle products
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