{"id":928754,"date":"2020-04-14T08:28:28","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T12:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=928754"},"modified":"2022-09-12T15:43:45","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T20:43:45","slug":"tony-hawk-vans-brand-ambassador-partnership-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/tony-hawk-vans-brand-ambassador-partnership-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Tony Hawk Joins Vans as Its Newest Global Brand Ambassador"},"content":{"rendered":"
Professional skateboarder and cultural icon Tony Hawk will be joining Vans<\/a> as the brand’s newest global ambassador, the footwear and apparel company announced earlier today.<\/p>\n The new partnership will see Hawk producing an all-new professional vert skateboarding competition, in addition to promoting Vans’ global brand. Hawk will also keep his previous duties of being a commentator for the Vans Park Series. <\/p>\n \u201cVans has supported skateboarding since the very beginning, and never wavered in its commitment, even with massive mainstream success,\u201d said Hawk in an official press release. \u201cI have always respected their integrity, so it is an honor to officially join forces and help continue to grow skateboarding culture in the most authentic way possible.\u201d<\/p>\n Bobby Gascon, global director of action sports for Vans added, \u201cTony Hawk\u2019s name is synonymous with skateboarding for fans around the world. He is a pioneer and has inspired millions to pick up a board with his incredible talent. We are honored that he\u2019ll be supporting Vans\u2019 mission to promote and grow skateboarding globally.\u201d<\/p>\n Head over to the Vans website<\/a> to learn more about the partnership. <\/p>\n In related news, Vans launched \u201cFoot The Bill,\u201d<\/a> a customization program to support small businesses affected by the current COVID-19<\/a> pandemic.<\/p>\n