Defender Names Finalists For the 2025 Defender Service Awards

Published on October 17, 2025

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Adaptive Adventures is a top five finalist in the Outdoor Accessibility and Education Award category for the Defender Service Awards presented by Chase. This category is presented by Outside.

Public votes decide the winner! You can vote every day from October 3 - 19, 2025 to help Adaptive Adventures win $30,000 and a Land Rover Defender. Winners will be announced at Destination Defender on November 15, 2025 in Temecula, CA.

Read more and vote here.

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