Ankeny, IA – The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), the association representing shooting sports wholesalers, manufacturers, and their trade partners, is now accepting submissions for the 2019 NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards. The 3rd Annual NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards will honor the highest caliber new products in six product categories, including the best new rifle, handgun, shotgun, ammunition, optic, and best new accessory. We will also select an overall best new product chosen from the finalists of all six categories. The Caliber Awards are voted on by an independent panel of 18 industry professionals, encompassing hundreds of years of experience in the Shooting Sports Industry. The panel includes wholesalers and media members who stay on top of product trends and innovations year in and year out.

"In their 3rd year, the Caliber Awards are becoming well known around the Shooting Sports Industry," said Kenyon Gleason, NASGW President. "Each year, we get to see the latest and greatest products that are pushing innovation within this industry. In the current market conditions, innovation has taken a significant role. Consumers want to see new, cutting edge products and the Caliber Awards are a great way for us to recognize those companies and products who are doing just that."

Winners of the 2019 Caliber Awards will be announced at the Annual Appreciation Dinner at this year's NASGW Expo in Orlando, FL. To qualify for the Caliber Awards, a manufacturer must meet the following criteria:

Caliber Award Criteria

1. Manufacturers must be a NASGW member in good standing.
2. The product needs to be submitted through the NASGW Expo New Product Showcase available on the Expo website.
3. The product must have been publicly released between the end of last year's NASGW Expo and the beginning of this year's Expo.

To submit products for consideration to the 2019 NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards, please visit the NASGW Expo website or by clicking here. Deadline for submission is August 1st, 2019. Products that are not submitted through the NASGW Expo website will not be considered.

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
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For More Information Please Contact Us At:
Gregg Alexander
National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers
galexander@nasgw.org