Built for the realities of surf travel and trusted on trips around the world, the APEX Board Cover range was developed to raise the standard for surfboard protection. Already a three-time SBIA Award winner, the APEX Surfboard Cover Range can now add another accolade to its name as an Australian Good Design Award Winner.
Apex Surfboard Cover Range Recognised in the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards
Apex Surfboard Cover Range has been recognised in the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards, Australia’s longest-running international design awards, for excellence in design, innovation and impact.
This year’s Awards are presented under the theme Design that Leads - celebrating the critical role of design in navigating complexity, driving innovation and creating positive change.
At a time of unprecedented social, environmental and technological change, this year’s theme recognises that good design is more than an outcome, it is a powerful way of thinking, imagining and acting. It challenges us to question what is, envision what could be and design better products, services, places and systems for people and planet.
Among this year’s Award Winners is Apex Surfboard Cover Range, which received a prestigious 2026 Australian Good Design Award Winner in the Product Design Sport and Lifestyle category.
"The Good Design Jury recognises the Apex Surfboard Cover Range for its robust engineering and purpose-driven approach to surf travel protection. The design demonstrates clear innovation in addressing a genuine market gap, with durability reinforced by a lifetime warranty that reflects confidence in long-term performance.
The Jury commends the well-considered structure, strategic material selection, and impact protection system that rethinks the traditional surfboard bag as a more reliable transport solution for serious surf travel. The thoughtful integration of travel-oriented detailing and protective features shows a comprehensive understanding of user needs and transport stresses, delivering meaningful advancement in the user experience with enhanced confidence and peace of mind. Well done." - GDA
While the award may carry the APEX name, it reflects the efforts of countless people who have helped shape Ocean & Earth over the years.
From the founders who started it all, to the leadership team guiding the brand today, the product design and development crew, warehouse team, sales reps, customer service staff, retailers, team riders, creatives, partners, and every employee past and present, thank you. Most importantly, thank you to the generations of surfers who have supported Ocean & Earth along the way. Your trust, support and belief in what we do is what makes achievements like this possible.
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