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Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence
2009 AWARDS |
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An Industry
Salute To The Excellence In
The Industry |
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Each year an innovative few set new standards of excellence through product design and service to the industry. This marks the 18th year that these outstanding achievements have been formally recognized by industry leaders who, together, form the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence.
The 2009 award recipients were announced
Friday, July 24, 2009 • Hartford/Windsor Marriott, Windsor CT
"In 1992 the idea was conceived that maybe we should have an award that’s based upon merit decided by hundreds of individuals in the industry, not decided by an editorial board and not influenced by advertising," commented Shooting Industry magazine editor, Russ Thurman. "The Academy of Excellence awards have taken on significant importance. Integrity surrounds the awards and the voting process."
Honoring Outstanding Achievement
Since 1992
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2009 Accessory of the Year
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Also Nominated:
BLACKHAWK!
SERPA Quick Disconnect System
SIG SAUER
.22 Conversion Kit
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2009 Hunting Product of the Year
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2009 Self-Defense Product of the Year
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2009 Ammunition of the Year
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2009 Optic of the Year
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2009 Knife of the Year |
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2009 Safety Product of the Year |
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2009 Handgun of the Year |
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2009 Rifle of the Year |
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2009 Shotgun of the Year |
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O.F. Mossberg & Sons:
930 SBX 8 Shot Semi-Automatic 12 Gauge
>> click here to view a video of the shotgun of the year <<
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2009 Citizenship Award |
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Kimber
For years of tremendous support of the shooting sports, gun owners and law enforcement through donations totaling $1,350,000. For donating $675,000 to the USA Shooting Team, making Kimber the largest donor of any firearms company in USA Shooting’s history. For donating $75,000 to the Los Angeles Police Department Memorial, and $600,000 worth of firearms to the NRA.
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2009 Distributor of the Year |
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Ellett Brothers
For taking great pride in serving and supporting the independent retailer for 76 years. For its continued work with manufacturers to develop new and innovative products. For its continued support of industry organizations and its commitment to the future of the shooting sports by working with organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, and Youth Shooting Sports Foundation.
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2009 Manufacturer of the Year |
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Smith & Wesson
For continued support of the firearms industry and shooting sports at the highest levels of NSSF, NRA and USA Shooting Teams as well as playing an instrumental role in the NRA’s Insure Your Gun Rights program by promoting industry wide participation. Also for driving business at the dealer level with the constant introduction of new products including M&P and Night Guard series products and for creating the largest consumer, dealer and distributor incentive program in the industry’s history.
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2009 Shooting Industry Award |
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JB Hodgdon, Hodgdon
For over 50 years of dedication to the family business, co-owned by brother, Bob Hodgdon, and serving as its chairman of the board. For his untiring passion for the youth shooting sports and his devoted service on the boards of the Boy Scouts Philmont Ranch and National 4H Shooting programs. For being a long-time member of the NRA, SCI and DU, and for being a committed hunter, reloader, shooter and active member of the North-South Skirmish Association.
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