--- title: NASGW Announces Award Winners at the 2019 NASGW Expo description: NASGW announces the winners of their annual Appreciation Awards as well as the NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards. image: https://nasgw.org/hubfs/Winchester-DSC_7674.jpg --- [Go Back Up](https://nasgw.org/news/nasgw-announces-award-winners-at-the-2019-nasgw-expo#top) [Skip to Content](https://nasgw.org/news/nasgw-announces-award-winners-at-the-2019-nasgw-expo#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 Award Winners at the 2019 NASGW Expo [Recent News](https://nasgw.org/news/tag/recent-news) 10/24/19, 3:16 PM [NASGW](https://nasgw.org/news/author/nasgw) 3 min read [mailto:?subject=NASGW%20Announces%20Award%20Winners%20at%20the%202019%20NASGW%20Expo&body=https%3A%2F%2Fnasgw.org%2Fnews%2Fnasgw-announces-award-winners-at-the-2019-nasgw-expo](mailto:?subject=NASGW%20Announces%20Award%20Winners%20at%20the%202019%20NASGW%20Expo&body=https%3A%2F%2Fnasgw.org%2Fnews%2Fnasgw-announces-award-winners-at-the-2019-nasgw-expo) ![Winchester-DSC\_7674](https://nasgw.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Winchester-DSC_7674.jpg?width=300&name=Winchester-DSC_7674.jpg)The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), the association representing shooting sports wholesalers, manufacturers, and their trade partners, announced the winners of their annual Appreciation and Caliber Awards last night at the NASGW Expo Appreciation Dinner. "The Annual NASGW Appreciation Dinner is the kickoff event for our NASGW Expo and an event we look forward to all year," said Kenyon Gleason, NASGW President. "It's an opportunity for us to recognize our partners who exemplify a commitment to two-step distribution. For the third year, we also got to recognize some truly innovative products with the NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards. " The Annual Appreciation Dinner is one of the premier events at the NASGW Expo, which brings together wholesalers and manufacturers within the shooting sports industry to get a first look at new products and plan sales for 2020.  Winners for the NASGW Appreciation Awards are: #### **Firearm Manufacturer of the Year** - Ruger   #### **Optics Manufacturer of the Year** - Leupold   #### **Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year** - Hornady   #### **Accessory Manufacturer of the Year** - Magpul   #### **Importer of the Year** - CZ-USA   #### **Innovator of the Year** - SIG SAUER    In addition to this year's Appreciation Awards, NASGW partnered with the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) for the third year, to select the best new products in six categories as well as an overall best new product. "The Caliber Awards represent the best in product innovation for 2019," said Kevin Orthman, the Executive Director with POMA. "We had plenty of great new products this year and it is truly an honor to be chosen as a finalist. Congratulations to all of the 2019 Caliber Award winners." To qualify for the Caliber Awards, manufacturers must be a NASGW member in good standing, the product must have launched within the last year, and products needed to be submitted through the NASGW Expo website.  Winners for the NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards are: #### **Best New Accessory** - Mantis X10   #### **Best New Optic** - Leupold Freedom RDS   #### **Best New Ammunition** - Winchester 350 Legend   #### **Best New Handgun** - SIG SAUER P365 SAS   #### **Best New Rifle** - Ruger Precision® Rimfire   #### **Best New Shotgun** - Franklin Armory Reformation® RS7™   #### **Best New Overall Product** - CVA Paramount   In addition to the Appreciation Awards and Caliber Awards, Laurie Aronson, the NASGW Chairwoman presented Bob Coyle of TALO Distributors Inc. with the Chairwoman's Award and Steve Sanetti of NSSF with the Lifetime Achievement Award.   ***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. **About POMA*** *POMA continues to uphold its tradition of promoting excellence in communications at all levels. This includes connecting the companies and organizations whose focus is the outdoor industry with the content creators who can help tell their stories and promote their products.* ## NASGW You May Like These ## Related Articles ![](https://nasgw.org/hs-fs/hubfs/YON_7882.jpg?width=700&name=YON_7882.jpg) ### [Winners Announced for the NASGW Leadership Awards and the NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards](https://nasgw.org/news/winners-announced-for-the-nasgw-leadership-awards-and-the-nasgw-poma-caliber-awards) ![](https://nasgw.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Old%20Blogs/October%202017/NASGWCaliberAwards2017.jpg?width=700&name=NASGWCaliberAwards2017.jpg) ### [Winners Announced for the NASGW Leadership Awards and the NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards](https://nasgw.org/news/winners-announced-nasgw-leadership-awards) ![](https://nasgw.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Caliber%20Awards/caliber-awards-logo.jpg?upscale=true&upscale=true&width=700&name=caliber-awards-logo.jpg) ### [NASGW Announces Annual Award Winners](https://nasgw.org/news/nasgw-announces-annual-award-winners) [![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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