Jogology® and The Running Event Open Applications for 2025 Future Leaders Award to Celebrate and Honor Achievement in the Running Industry

August 28, 2025

Wake Forest, N.C. (August 28, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – In partnership with The Running Event, Jogology® opens nominations for the 2025 Future Leader of the Year, which celebrates an individual who has been a driving force in the run specialty industry – championing innovation and leadership. The Future Leader Award celebrates a person who not only excels in their role, but also someone who inspires and mentors others, driving positive change and shaping the future of run specialty retail. The award will be presented during the Future Leaders of Specialty Retail gathering at The Running Event 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

Jogology’s brand ethos is to grow the running community in meaningful ways – to unite runners around the world and inspire community. Partnering with and supporting organizations within the running community is a key pillar of the brand. Through its REACH cause platform and moral proposition, Jogology supports its community of store ambassadors who are the boots on the ground at retail and who make a daily difference in their local communities working in areas of need.

“This award celebrates someone in the run specialty retail industry who embodies Jogology’s core values,” said Tanya Pictor, co-founder of Jogology. “The Future Leader award honors an individual who is a driving force in the industry – who demonstrates leadership, innovation and makes an impact in their community.”

To support the Future Leaders initiative and the recipient’s ongoing growth, Jogology will present a $4,000 cash prize along with $1,000 in Jogology product for the store, which can be used for education, personal development, or community improvement.

The nomination form allows candidates to highlight their personal leadership journey, achievements, and future aspirations, giving a comprehensive view of why they should be considered for the award. Share your leadership journey, achievements, and aspirations by filling out the brief form. You’re also welcome to nominate a peer. Nominations close Oct. 10, 2025.

About Jogology®

Jogology® is a performance running sock brand made by runners, for runners. One unique design, one sustainable moisture-management yarn, all the bells and whistles you need to perform at your best. Our socks provide comfort, performance and value all in equal measures. They’re designed to help you go the distance, whatever that may be for you. Partnering with and supporting organizations that reach out and connect with the running community is a key pillar

of this new brand. Our aim is that Jogology® becomes a vehicle for all runners, each with their own unique social interests, to be able to reach out and connect where it matters to them most. To learn more about the brand, please visit: jogology.com.