CHATSWORTH, Calif.—Once again, AVN Media Network will honor the best of the best in the world of pleasure products with the “O” Awards. Pre-nominations are now being accepted for the eighth annual ceremony, which will take place during the AVN Novelty Expo, Jan. 19-21, 2017, at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas.
Suggestions for nominees will be accepted now through Friday, Oct. 7.
“This is always an exciting time of year for us,” said Sherri L. Shaulis, senior editor of pleasure products for AVN. “This is when we celebrate the products and ideas that made a real impact in the industry in the past year. Retailers, manufacturers and even customers let us know about the innovations they think deserve recognition, and our committee loves hearing that feedback.”
Product released between Oct. 1, 2015, and Sept. 30, 2016, are eligible for consideration in the 2017 “O” Awards.
To make your submissions, go here.
Once again, the “O” Awrds will feature 13 categories, including Outstanding Product for Men, Outstanding Product for Women and Outstanding Packaging. Categories for the eighth annual “O” Awards are as follows:
Outstanding Product for Women: Any vibrator, dildo or other product designed specifically for women.
Outstanding Product for Men: Any cock ring, sleeve or other product designed specifically for men.
Outstanding Supplement or Enhancement: Any pill, drink or other substance ingested for an increase in performance or pleasure, or spray or cream applied externally for an increase in performance or pleasure.
Outstanding Innovation: Any product that provides technological advancement in the pleasure products field.
Outstanding Lubricant Product or Line: Any specific lubricating product, or any collection of lubricants.
Outstanding Body or Skin Care Line: Any line of products designed to cleanse, scent or pamper the skin.
Outstanding Non-Powered Product: Any product that requires no external power source.
Outstanding Powered Product: Any product that uses batteries or electrical current.
Outstanding Lingerie Collection: Any assortment of themed undergarments.
Outstanding Accessory Product or Line: Any product or line of products used for body adornment.
Outstanding Marketing Campaign: Any campaign specific to a company, line or product.
Outstanding Packaging: Packaging for any specific product or line of products.
Lifetime Achievement: Awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions to the pleasure products industry. (This is a non-voting category.)
Registration is now open for ANE, and details can be found at NoveltyExpo.com.
