Companies committed to domestic manufacturing are invited to submit their “made in America” story for the 2016 American Made Outdoor Gear Award (AMOGA). The award program recognizes companies with the most compelling domestic manufacturing stories.
Founded by Kokatat, the paddlesports apparel and gear company known for its longstanding commitment to American manufacturing, the program is targeted to the outdoor industry and is open to all companies with a solid commitment to American manufacturing and sourcing that have a compelling story to tell.
“We look forward to hearing inspiring made in America stories from the latest start ups to the century old stalwarts,” said Jeff Turner, Kokatat sales manager.
The company with the best “made in America” story receives one-year ownership of the ‘Sassy’ traveling trophy — a hand carved, redwood Sasquatch from Humboldt County, Calif.. Category winners receive miniature versions of the award and finalists and all entrants receive a certificate of participation.
“The Sasquatch may be a thing of legend, but we hope by sharing these companies’ stories we can keep American manufacturing from becoming a myth,” added Turner.
Past keepers of ‘Sassy’ include Liberty Bottleworks (www.libertybottles.com) of Yakima, WA, Benchmade Knives (www.benchmade.com) of Portland, OR, and current warden of the trophy Sterling Ropes (www.sterlingropes.com) of Biddeford, ME.
Applications for the AMOGA may be completed online at http://www.americanmadeoutdoorgearawards.com. To request a PDF version of the application please send an email pr@palemorning.com. Applications must be received by October 30, 2015.
Award finalists will be announced on Friday, November 27, 2015, and winners will be announced during an official “Sassy” presentation on day two of the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, UT.
For additional information on the American Made Outdoor Gear Award visit www.americanmadeoutdoorgearawards.com.
