Black Diamond has been recognized as the 2003 Moving Mountain Industry Award Winner. Well-known within the outdoor not-for-profit community, Black Diamond received the award at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, August 15th.
“When we started Black Diamond Equipment in the late 1980s, the opportunity and need was not only to build a business based upon developing and manufacturing truly innovative products for the backcountry user. Of equal importance was to build a company infrastructure owned by passionate employees committed to championing the preservation of, and access to, mountain and crag environments,” said Peter Metcalf, Black Diamond CEO. “Receiving the Moving Mountains Industry Award is a most gratifying affirmation of our commitment to these ideals, of living our beliefs and making a difference. It's an honor to be recognized.”
As explained by Chris Chesak, Development Director for The American Alpine Club, the Moving Mountain Industry Award highlights the finest in corporate philanthropy, recognizing businesses that have clearly gone above and beyond to support the outdoor recreation community.
Established three years ago by a coalition of not for profit membership groups, the Moving Mountain Industry Award was created to recognize the stewardship of affiliated corporate partners. Past recipients include Cascade Designs, Inc., Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and Patagonia.
Participating nonprofits include The Access Fund, The American Alpine Club, American Canoe Association, American Hiking Society, Appalachian Mountain Club, Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education, Central Asia Institute, Washington Trails Association, and Winter Wildlands Alliance.
