Grand Island, NE — Hornady® has been recognized as Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) for the 4th consecutive year.

Hornady received the award on October 13, 2026, at the Annual Appreciation and Caliber Awards during the association's NASGW Expo and Annual Meeting.

“Recognition from the NASGW as Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year means a great deal to us,” said Jason Hornady, Hornady Vice President.

“We firmly believe in the two-step distribution model and appreciate the essential role our wholesale partners play in getting our products into customers’ hands. We’re grateful for the trust our partners place in Hornady, and we’ll keep working to earn it through our innovative products and outstanding customer service,” he added.

Hornady ammunition is built to provide shooters and hunters with the highest performance available on the market. The employees and family management group of Hornady take great pride in leading the industry in ammunition development and advancement. Products such as 7mm PRC, 22 ARC, Precision Hunter, Hornady Match, and A-Tip Match bullets have revolutionized the shooting sports and helped to drive the industry.

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.