The NASGW Expo and Annual Meeting did not take place like normal this year. With restrictions looming over every single trade show and media event, many presenters went with the online route. NASGW was no different and chose to proceed with their Annual Appreciation and Caliber Awards online and have recently released a video announcing those who have taken home awards. Of particular note, Hornady has been named the 2020 Innovator of the Year by NASGW.

Hornady Named 2020 Innovator of the Year by NASGW

Grand Island, NE — Hornady® has been recognized as the Innovator of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW).

Hornady received the award on October 20th at the Annual Caliber Awards during the associations virtual Expo and Annual Meeting.

“We know how many reputable companies in our industry were also up for this award, so we are very humbled to have received it” said Jason Hornady, Vice President of Hornady. “We strive to continuously innovate and bring new products to the market that bring excitement and fun for the consumer” Hornady added.

Hornady has gone from a start-up in a small Grand Island, Nebraska former auto body shop, to become the largest independently owned maker of bullets, ammunition and tools in the world. This demonstrates that many great things have been done throughout the company’s history.

Now operating out of three different facilities in Grand Island, Nebraska, manufacturing and shipping more product than ever before, the success of this company has all been made through quality, continuous improvement, innovation and responsiveness.

Each year at this event, NASGW awards the top accessory, ammunition and firearms manufacturers who best demonstrate a commitment to two-step distribution and who provide outstanding value and service. Wholesaler members evaluate the performance of this manufacturer on key criteria that includes distribution policy, marketing, sales and promotion, logistics and operations and NASGW industry support.

Hornady beat out its other nominated competitors which included Ruger, Shadow Systems, SIG SAUER, and Springfield Armory. The goal of issuing these awards is to recognize manufacturers who give customers both great value and great service and this year NASGW felt the best innovator was Hornady.