Grand Island, NE — Hornady Manufacturing has been named Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year for the ninth time by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW).

Hornady received the award on October 22 at the Leadership and Caliber Awards during the association’s Expo and Annual Meeting in Kissimmee, Florida.

“We are honored to be recognized by the NASGW as Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year,” said Jason Hornady, Vice President of Hornady.

“We are committed to this industry and we would like to thank the NASGW for recognizing the efforts made by Hornady throughout the year to produce and deliver innovative, high-quality products,” Hornady added.

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 and industry support.

Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are made in the USA, Hornady Manufacturing is a world leader in bullets, ammunition, reloading tools and security products design and manufacturing.