Categories, Date Announced for 6th Annual ‘O’ Awards

CHATSWORTH, Calif.—Categories have been announced for the 6th Annual “O” Awards, which honors the best of the best in the world of pleasure products. This year’s ceremony will take place Jan. 22, 2015, during the AVN Novelty Expo at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Open only to registered attendees of ANE, the “O” Awards ceremony will be more of a networking event, one of many that will be added to this year’s ANE trade show. Any products released between Oct. 1, 2013, and Sept. 30, 2014, are eligible for consideration in the “O” Awards. Pre-nominations for this year’s awards will be accepted Oct. 1-31. Categories for the 6th Annual “O” Awards are as follows:   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 Supplement or Enhancement: Any pill, drink or other substance ingested for an increase in performance or pleasure, or 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 Product or Line: Any specific lubricating product, or any collection of lubricants. 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. Lifetime Achievement: Awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions to the pleasure products industry.   The “O” Awards recognizes the top products of the year and is a traditional highlight of the ANE show, which is slated for Jan. 21-23. This year, ANE will take over the entire Paradise Tower, as well as expand the offerings of networking opportunities and educational seminars and workshops. Exhibitors will set up shop in Festival Hall, Fuel Café and the Paradise Tower lobby, while VIBE—AVN’s specialized meeting program—will take place in three floors of meetings rooms in the tower. Only members of the industry will be granted access to the Paradise Tower throughout the show. Also, only those in the industry will be able to book rooms in the Paradise Tower. Registration is now open for ANE, and details can be found at NoveltyExpo.com. Hotel rooms start at $99 and the Paradise Tower is reserved exclusively for trade attendees. To book a room, click here. Two registration packages are also available to attendees. The first is the AEE Plus Badge, for $120, which includes admission to all AVN Adult Entertainment Expo and ANE exhibits, admission to all seminars and workshops, and admission to the Keynote Presentation. The second pass—the All Access Pass, available for $200—includes all the benefits of the AEE Plus Badge as well as admission to all official parties. To register for either package, click here. For available sponsorship information contact aeesales@avn.com