Hornady® Manufacturing has been named the 2013 Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) at an awards ceremony during the Annual Meeting and Expo in Grapevine, Texas. Over 500 NASGW members attended the event. This is the fourth year in a row that Hornady® has been chosen for this award.

"We are extremely honored that our ammunition has been recognized for the fourth time in a row with this prestigious award," said Steve Hornady, President of Hornady® Manufacturing. "Much hard work goes into creating innovative products and their subsequent sales programs, shipping and support.

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 provides 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 and industry support.

This comprehensive assessment of manufacturer performance has been designed to provide a more balanced appraisal that truly recognizes the best of the best according to NASGW distributor members.

Shown above: Kent Williams, NASGW Chairman (left) & Jason Hornady, Vice President Hornady® Manufacturing