Pre-Noms Still Open for 4th Annual ‘O’ Awards

CHATSWORTH, Calif.—The pre-nomination process for the 2012 “O” Awards continues, with submissions being accepted until July 31. The Fourth Annual “O” Awards will be held Tuesday, Sept. 11, during the AVN Novelty Expo. ANE, which has co-located with the International Lingerie Show, takes place Sept. 10-12 at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The “O” Awards honor outstanding achievements in the pleasure products industry, including design, innovation and marketing. To be considered for an “O” Award, products must be released between June 1, 2011, and July 15, 2012. All pre-nominations should be received by July 31, with the final nominees announced on Aug. 6. There will be a total of 16 awards given this year, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is chosen by AVN staffers and reviewers before the event. Additionally, five of the categories will be open to voting by registered attendees of ANE. “We are already excited about the pre-nominations we have seen so far, but we know there are some more amazing products that will be released in the next few weeks that will eligible for consideration,” said Sherri L. Shaulis, senior editor of pleasure products for AVN. “This is shaping up to be a great year for the pleasure products industry, and the ‘O’ Awards will certainly reflect that.” The following are the categories for the 2012 “O’ Awards:   Outstanding Product for Women: Any vibrator, dildo or other product designed specifically for women. Outstanding Product for Men: Any cock ring, sleeve or other product designed specifically for men. Outstanding Luxury Product: Any high-end product designed for men, women or couples. Outstanding Dietary Supplement: Any pill, drink or other substance ingested for an increase in performance or pleasure. Outstanding Enhancement Product: Any spray or cream applied externally for an increase in performance or pleasure. Outstanding Innovation: Any product that provides a technological improvement to the pleasure products field. Outstanding Lubricant: Any specific lubricating product. Outstanding Body or Skin Care Line: Any line of products designed to cleanse, scent or pamper the skin. Outstanding Non-Powered Product: Any product that requires no external power source. Outstanding Powered Product: Any product that uses batteries or electrical current. Outstanding Lingerie Collection: Any assortment of themed undergarments. Outstanding Accessory Product or Line: Any product or line of products used for body adornment. Outstanding Marketing Campaign: Any campaign specific to a company, line or product. Outstanding Packaging: Packaging for any specific product or line of products. Outstanding Debut Product: Any product that was launched between June 1, 2011, and July 15, 2012. Lifetime Achievement: Awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions to the pleasure products industry.   To pre-nominate a product or line of products for any of the categories, email OPrenom@AVN.com with the category name in which the product is being nominated, the name of the product, the manufacturer of the product, and your name and email address for contact purposes if needed. To register ANE, visit NoveltyExpo.com.  For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Sara Harter at sara.harter@avn.com or (818) 718-5788, ext. 109.  The Rio Las Vegas is offering rooms from $89. To book your accommodations, visit TotalRewards.com/hotel-reservations.