--- title: NASGW Announces 2025 Appreciation Award Nominees description: The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) and its wholesale members are proud to announce the nominees for the 2025 Appreciation Awards. image: https://nasgw.org/hubfs/_MG_6035_72dpi.jpeg --- [Go Back Up](https://nasgw.org/news/nasgw-announces-2025-appreciation-award-nominees#top) [Skip to Content](https://nasgw.org/news/nasgw-announces-2025-appreciation-award-nominees#body) [![nasgw-logo](https://nasgw.org/hubfs/nasgw-logo.svg "nasgw-logo")](https://nasgw.org/) Toggle Menu - Solutions Toggle children for Solutions Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Solutions - [Distribution Is The Solution](https://nasgw.org/distribution-is-the-solution) - [VAULT](https://itsonvault.com) - [Get SCOPE™](https://nasgwscope.org/) - [NASGW EXPO](https://nasgwexpo.org/) - [Fortify Insurance](https://www.choosefortify.com/) - [Bill Tracker](http://members.nasgw.org/bill-tracker) - Membership Toggle children for Membership Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Membership - [Join NASGW](https://nasgw.org/join-nasgw) - [New Member Info](https://nasgw.org/new-member-info) - [NASGW Directory](https://members.nasgw.org/membership/directory) - News / Media Toggle children for News / Media Main Menu (Press to Return) \> News / Media - [News](https://nasgw.org/news) - [Insight](https://nasgw.org/insight-newsletter) - [Webinars](https://nasgw.org/nasgw-webinars) - About Toggle children for About Main Menu (Press to Return) \> About - [Our Association](https://nasgw.org/about-nasgw) - [Board of Directors](https://nasgw.org/board-of-directors) - [FAQ's](https://nasgw.org/nasgw-faqs) - Industry Toggle children for Industry Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Industry - [Our Involvement](https://nasgw.org/industry) - [Partner Organizations](https://nasgw.org/partner-organizations) - [Affiliate Partners](https://nasgw.org/affiliate-partners) - [Join Now](https://nasgw.org/join-nasgw) - [Member Login](https://nasgw.memberclicks.net/login#/login) # NASGW Announces 2025 Appreciation Award Nominees [Member News](https://nasgw.org/news/tag/member-news) [Industry Events](https://nasgw.org/news/tag/industry-events) [Recent News](https://nasgw.org/news/tag/recent-news) 9/25/25, 12:00 PM [NASGW](https://nasgw.org/news/author/nasgw) 3 min read [mailto:?subject=NASGW%20Announces%202025%20Appreciation%20Award%20Nominees&body=https%3A%2F%2Fnasgw.org%2Fnews%2Fnasgw-announces-2025-appreciation-award-nominees](mailto:?subject=NASGW%20Announces%202025%20Appreciation%20Award%20Nominees&body=https%3A%2F%2Fnasgw.org%2Fnews%2Fnasgw-announces-2025-appreciation-award-nominees) The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) and its wholesale members are proud to announce the nominees for the 2025 Appreciation Awards. Each year, these prestigious awards recognize the top optics, accessory, ammunition, and firearms manufacturers, along with the leading importer and innovator, who demonstrate exceptional commitment to two-step distribution and deliver outstanding service and value to the industry. Wholesaler members cast their votes based on four key criteria: - Distribution policy - Marketing, sales, and promotion - Logistics and operations - NASGW and industry support This comprehensive evaluation process ensures nominees reflect the highest standards of performance and partnership in the shooting sports industry.   “The Appreciation Awards are a celebration of the partnerships that drive our industry forward,” said Kenyon Gleason, NASGW President. “Each nominee has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to two-step distribution and continues to raise the bar for excellence. With such strong participation from our wholesaler members, we are excited to honor this year’s outstanding recipients at the NASGW Expo next month.”   The winners will be announced during the annual NASGW Expo & Annual Meeting this October in Grapevine, Texas.   This year's nominees are:   ### **Firearm Manufacturer of the Year** - Century Arms - Glock - Ruger - Smith & Wesson - Springfield Armory ### **Optics Manufacturer of the Year** - EO Tech - Holosun Technologies - Leupold Optics - SIG SAUER - Trijicon ### **Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year** - Hornady - The Kinetic Group - MagTech Ammunition - PMC Ammunition - Winchester Ammunition ### **Accessory Manufacturer of the Year ** - Dead Air Silencers - GSM Outdoors - Magpul Industries - Radian Weapons - SilencerCo ### **Importer of the Year** - Century Arms - Gforce Arms - MagTech Ammunition - PMC Ammunition - SDS Arms ### **Innovator of the Year** - Century Arms - Ruger - SIG SAUER - Smith & Wesson - Springfield Armory   Winners for the NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards will be announced on October 14th at the annual [NASGW Appreciation Dinner](https://nasgwexpo.org/events/appreciation-dinner?utm_campaign=11744827-2025%20Expo&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9QgCJx-Ja2GzQvGDruFFc5BiPc8Ep0xlGeUNcbCPHmxtN681LU-fK-CUqUjuIXmADFguCv) to kick off the NASGW Expo in Grapevine, Texas.    ***About NASGW*** *The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers is comprised of wholesalers, manufacturers, independent sales reps, media, and service providers - both national and international - all of whom are primarily focused on shooting sports equipment and accessories. As a trade association representing the business interests of its members, NASGW’s mission is to bring shooting sports buyers and sellers together. For more information about the NASGW, visit the association’s website at *[www.nasgw.org](https://www.nasgw.org/?utm_campaign=11744827-2025%20Expo&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9QgCJx-Ja2GzQvGDruFFc5BiPc8Ep0xlGeUNcbCPHmxtN681LU-fK-CUqUjuIXmADFguCv)*.* ## NASGW You May Like These ## Related Articles ![](https://nasgw.org/hs-fs/hubfs/PA-Wholesale-Stacked-CB---700-px.jpg?width=700&name=PA-Wholesale-Stacked-CB---700-px.jpg) ### [Primary Arms Wholesale Joins NASGW](https://nasgw.org/news/primary-arms-wholesale-joins-nasgw) ![](https://nasgw.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_MG_6035_72dpi.jpeg?width=700&name=_MG_6035_72dpi.jpeg) ### [NASGW Announces 2024 Appreciation Award Nominees](https://nasgw.org/news/2024-appreciation-award-nominees) ![](https://nasgw.org/hs-fs/hubfs/naw_logo.png?width=700&name=naw_logo.png) ### [NASGW President, Kenyon Gleason Joins NAW's Leadership Team](https://nasgw.org/news/nasgw-president-kenyon-gleason-joins-naws-leadership-team) [![nasgw-webinar-1](https://nasgw.org/hs-fs/hubfs/nasgw-webinar-1.jpg?width=300&height=131&name=nasgw-webinar-1.jpg "nasgw-webinar-1")](https://nasgw.org) [Join Now](https://nasgw.org/distribution-is-the-solution) ©© 2024 National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers All Rights Reserved.  [Privacy Policy](https://nasgw.org/privacy-policy)  101 S. 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