Grand Island, NE – Jason Hornady has been awarded the Mid-States Distribution Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Mid-States Spectacular, in Phoenix, AZ.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is a prestigious honor that acknowledges exceptional, long-term contributions and unwavering dedication to excellence. This award is presented to a company who has demonstrated outstanding partnership and service over many years, setting a high standard for commitment and quality. It represents the pinnacle of recognition, celebrating a legacy of exceptional collaboration and sustained impact within the Mid-States membership.

“We are so pleased to recognize Jason with a well-deserved, Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Tom Mahlke, President & CEO of Mid-States Distributing. “The Hornady family has built an incredible company and they have been a valued partner with Mid-States for many, many years. Jason, his father Steve, and the entire team from Grand Island, NE are first class!” he added.

Established in 1954, Mid-States Distributing Company, Inc. (“Mid-States”) is the leading Farm, Ranch and Home Retail Cooperative. Our cooperative consists of 36 independent, privately held, financially sound Farm, Ranch & Home retailers (“Members”) who are committed and loyal to their fellow Members and the betterment of all. The Members have approximately 700 retail store locations throughout the United States and Canada generating over $6.5 billion of annual retail sales. Our Members merchandise items such as agriculture parts & supplies, petroleum products, tools & hardware, pet food, lawn & garden, animal health supplies, apparel & footwear, sporting goods as well as other products for the Farm, Ranch and Home.

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 bullet, ammunition, reloading tool, accessory and security product design and manufacturing.