Surf Industry Manufacturers Association Nominates Hansen Surfboards: Women’s Retailer of the Year, Men’s Retailer of the Year

ENCINITAS, Calif., Dec. 5, 2013 – The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) has nominated Hansen Surfboards for Women’s Retailer of the Year and Men’s Retailer of the Year for this year’s Image Awards. The SIMA Image Awards are judged by industry peers and honor the best of the surf industry for 2013. Last year Hansen Surfboards won Men’s Retailer of the Year, and in 2010 Women’s Retailer of the Year.

The SIMA Image Awards program is the only recognition of its kind, identifying the surf industry’s most influential companies and recognizing them for their efforts to advance and grow the industry over the past year.

“This is a huge honor for our entire staff,” said Josh Hansen, “Everyone here works incredibly hard to make sure we carry what our customers need and want, and that they’re taken care of when they shop here. To have our peers nominate us for these awards is epic. Thank you.”

Hansen Surfboards carries trendy attire for men, women and children, including swimwear, casual wear, snow wear, accessories, jewelry, watches and home décor. The store also has a boardroom featuring more than 500 surfboards and surf accessories, a dedicated section for kids and a sandal room with more than 6,000 pairs of shoes for men, women and children. Rip Curl fans can shop the brand at the new Rip Curl by Hansen’s space that opened earlier this year directly south of Hansen Surfboard’s existing store. The 1,450-square-foot space conveniently located across the street from renowned surf break Swami's, showcases wetsuits, boardshorts, bikinis and other hallmark Rip Curl attire.

Founded in 1961, Hansen Surfboards is San Diego’s largest surf shop and credits the San Diego community, surf legends and brands that have been a big part of its success. HansenSurf.com earned the "Excellent" seal from StellaService, the web's most trusted mark of high quality customer service. The retail store, which recently celebrated 50 years of success as a single-store, family-owned and operated retail business, includes more than 16,000 square feet and offers something for everyone in the family. To stay updated on Hansen Surfboards’ activities and specials, join the Hansen Surfboards Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/HansenSurfboards or visit www.hansensurf.com. 

SIMA is the official working trade association of more than 300 surf industry suppliers. Founded in 1989, it’s a non-profit organization that serves to promote awareness of the surf industry and participation in surfing through PR efforts and a variety of services, educational programs and research. In addition, SIMA actively supports oceanic environmental efforts through its 501(c)(3) charitable environmental foundation, the SIMA Environmental Fund.