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RNS Number : 5929Q  United States Polo Association  19 October 2023

U.S. Polo Assn. Wins Two Prestigious Gold Stevie(R) Awards in the 2023
International Business Awards(R) Held in Rome, Italy

WEST PALM BEACH, FL and ROME, ITALY / ACCESSWIRE / October 19, 2023 / USPA
Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) today announced that U.S. Polo Assn., the
official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has been awarded
two Gold Stevie® Awards from the 20th Annual International Business Awards®
(IBA).

U.S. Polo Assn. was celebrated during a luxurious gala banquet event at the
Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Rome, Italy, on Friday, October 13,
attended by leadership from USPAGL and the brand's Italian partners Incom,
Bonis, Eastlab, and Eurotrade. The globally attended event hosted more than
250 guests, including many of the world's top companies and Stevie winners.

The winning entries were for 'Achievement in Growth: USPA Global Licensing
Takes Global U.S. Polo Assn. Brand to the Next Level with $2.3 Billion in
Revenue,' and for 'Achievement in International Expansion: USPA Global
Licensing/U.S. Polo Assn. Expands in 190 Countries.' The multi-billion-dollar,
sport-inspired global brand received the highest scores from the judges over
all submissions in these very competitive global growth categories.

"It is an honor for U.S. Polo Assn. to be a recipient of two Gold Stevie®
Awards from the 20th Annual International Business Awards® for the very first
time," says J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPAGL, the company that
manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "To be recognized for
our sport-inspired brand's achievements amongst strong global competition in
one of the world's premier business awards programs reflects the passion that
our global team and strategic partners around the world have for building the
U.S. Polo Assn. brand."

Accepting the two gold trophies on stage were Lorenzo Nencini, CEO of Incom
S.P.A.; Augusto Bonetto, CEO of Bonis S.P.A.; Andrea Zini, CEO of Eastlab; and
Franco Zuccon, CEO of Eurotrade, as well as Stacey Kovalsky, Vice President of
Global PR & Communications for USPAGL.

The International Business Awards® are the world's premier business awards
program. The 2023 IBAs received entries from organizations spanning more than
60 nations and territories, where more than 3,700 nominations from
organizations of all sizes and virtually every industry were submitted this
year in a wide range of categories. Stevie Award winners were determined by
the average scores of more than 230 executives worldwide who participated in
the judging process.

"Nominations to the IBAs get better every year, and this year's class of
Stevie winners is the most impressive yet," said Stevie Awards President,
Maggie Miller. "The winners have demonstrated that their organizations have
set and achieved lofty goals. We congratulate them on their recognized
achievements and enjoyed celebrating them on stage in Rome."

In the Achievement in International Expansion category, USPAGL highlighted the
global expansion of brick-and-mortar U.S. Polo Assn. storefronts that are now
accessible to consumers in 190 countries. Judges recognized the brand's
resilience and adaptability to position U.S. Polo Assn.'s growth and success
in the international market. In the Achievement in Growth category, USPAGL
highlighted U.S. Polo Assn.'s achievement in reaching $2.3 billion in global
retail sales. Judges recognized the brand's success in driving awareness of
the sport of polo, expanding into new markets, and embracing digital
strategies, all resulting in significant sales growth and recognition as a top
global performer.

Today, U.S. Polo Assn. has reached $2.3 billion in global retail sales,
expanding its footprint to include over 190 countries and more than 1,200 U.S.
Polo Assn. retail stores worldwide. The brand's fast-tracked digital strategy
has resulted in websites for more than 40 countries in 20 different languages
and the activation of more than 7 million social media followers of the brand,
all together strengthening U.S. Polo Assn.'s authentic connection to the sport
of polo and consumers worldwide.

Details about The International Business Awards and the lists of Stevie Award
winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA
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About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL)

U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association
(USPA), the non-profit governing body for the sport of polo in the United
States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in
1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution
through over 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores and thousands of
department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers, and
e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as
well as accessories and footwear in more than 190 countries worldwide. U.S.
Polo Assn. was named one of the top global sports licensors in 2023, according
to License Global. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com
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USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) is the for-profit subsidiary of the USPA
and manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand, providing
the sport with a long-term source of revenue. Through its subsidiary, Global
Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPAGL also manages Global Polo TV, which provides
sport and lifestyle content. A historic, multi-year, global arrangement
between USPAGL and ESPN now showcases many of the top championship polo games
in the U.S., enabling millions of sports fans and consumers to enjoy the sport
across ESPN's broadcast and streaming platforms. For more sport content, visit
globalpolo.com
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About the Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards,
the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards,
The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the
Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers,
and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards
competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations
in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the
people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the
workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at
www.StevieAwards.com
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Contact Information

Stacey Kovalsky

VP Global PR and Communications
skovalsky@uspagl.com (mailto:skovalsky@uspagl.com)

+001.561.790.8036

Kaela Drake

PR & Communications Specialist
kdrake@uspagl.com (mailto:kdrake@uspagl.com)

+001.561.461.8596

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SOURCE: USPA Global Licensing Inc.

 

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