Pre-nominations are still being accepted for the second annual “O” Awards ceremony, but the deadline is fast approaching.
Pre-nominations for products, companies and individuals for the 16 categories will be accepted until July 1. At that time, a panel of AVN staff members and contributors and industry professionals will cull through the submissions before announcing the final nominees on July 7.
The “O” Awards honor outstanding products, companies and professionals in the adult pleasure product industry. The inaugural event, held in 2009 in conjunction with the AVN Novelty Expo (ANE), saw 14 awards handed out to manufacturers, designers, distributors, retailers and individuals for exceptional products and service. This year, AVN Novelty Expo was integrated into The AVN Show, an industry-wide B2B event that incorporates all of the aspects of ANE into an even larger exhibit space. The AVN Show takes place Aug. 5-8 at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, Fla., with the 2010 “O” Awards ceremony set for the evening of Aug. 7 at the hotel.
The “O” Awards will recognize outstanding achievement in the following categories:
Overall Product Design for Women (single product or line)
Overall Product Design for Men (single product or line)
Innovation for 2010 (best new product since June 1, 2009)
Apparel or Accessory Brand
Marketing
Packaging
Lube, Lotion, or Potion
Supplement or Enhancer
Distributor—East
Distributor—West
Boutique (single store)
Retail Chain (two or more stores)
Online Retailer
Powered Product
Non-Powered Product
Overall Achievement by an Individual or Company
Part awards show, part cocktail party, but all fun, the “O” Awards set the benchmark for quality, cutting-edge pleasure products and services at the 2009 ANE show. The AVN Show continues the tradition of ANE, and brings together the finest toys, lubes, lingerie and accessories from around the world with qualified buyers large and small, from both the adult and mainstream sectors. Besides delivering qualified buyers, The AVN Show has a heavy focus on education, networking and new technology, and promises to provide a unique experience unlike any other trade show in the world.
Pre-nominations for the 2010 “O” Awards can be emailed to Sherri L. Shaulis, senior editor of the pleasure products section of AVN, at [email protected]. List the category and nominee, along with your name, title, company and contact information, including email and phone number.
The “O” Awards ceremony will be open to all registered attendees of The AVN Show. For more information, visit AVNShow.com/OAwards.
To reserve seating at the “O” Awards, please email Beth Noonan, event project manager, at [email protected]. To register for The AVN Show, visit AVNShow.com.
