Success in business is about focus, innovation and delivery
Identifying and targeting new market opportunities has led to the development of highly innovative products that service all outdoor activities including hiking, walking, horse riding, mountaineering, golf, motorcycling, country pursuits, fishing and team sports. Nikwax has received many awards during its history that are testament to its excellent products, good service and commitment to environmental and social sustainability.
1992
Country Walking and Trail Walker
Award for Innovation – Aqueous Wax
1996
Best I Test Award
Norway
Queen’s Award
Export Achievement
1999
National Languages for Export
Regional Award Winner
Queen’s Award
Export Achievement
2000
Millennium Products Award
WaterBased Footwear Range
2003
National Languages for Export
National Award Winner
National Languages for Export
Regional Award Winner
2004
Queen’s Award for Enterprise
International Trade
International Business Awards
Languages for Export
International Business Awards
Highly Commended Corporate Exporter of the Year
2007
ISO 9001 Certification
2009
Kauftipp in Outdoor Magazine
SoftShell Proof (Germany/Austria)
Green Apple Award
Bronze award for Manufacturing
Sunday Times Green Award
Best Green Companies
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification
2010
Sunday Times Green Award
Best Green Companies
Walk magazine Reader Awards
Gold ‘Best Other Walking Product
What Mountain Bike magazine
TX.Direct voted best wash-in
2011
Outdoor Industry
Award for exceptional products
OHSAS 18001 Certification
2013
Walk magazine Reader Awards
Gold ‘Best Other Walking Product
Walk magazine Reader Awards
Silver ‘Best Ethical Walking Brand’
Outdoor Enthusiast Product Awards
Best Waterproof – TX.Direct Wash-In
Outdoor Green Innovations Award
3rd place (Germany/Austria)
2014
The Queen’s Awards For Enterprise
Sustainable Development
2015
OutDoor Industry Award
Nikwax Down Wash Direct in the Sustainable Innovations category
2016
Judges Special TGO Award
Sustainability product of the year
2017
OutDoor Industry Award
BaseFresh in the Sustainable Innovations category
2018
OutDoor Industry Award
Gold Winner, NHD
2019
Outdoor.markt Trophy Award
Nick Brown, OutDoor personality of the year