Pre-Nom Process Opens for 9th Annual ‘O’ Awards

CHATSWORTH, Calif.—AVN Media Network is now accepting pre-nominations for the ninth annual “O” Awards. The “O” Awards, which honor the best of the best in the world of pleasure products, will take place during the AVN Novelty Expo, Jan. 24-27, 2018, at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. “It’s that time of year again,” said Sherri L. Shaulis, senior editor of pleasure products for AVN Media Network. “Every year we look forward to finding out what people in the industry think are the best products of the year. This is a chance for everyone—manufacturers, retailers and even customers—to make sure the products that most impressed them this year get the recognition they deserve.” Suggestions for nominees will be accepted now through Friday, Oct. 6, and pre-nominations can be submitted here. Products released between Oct. 1, 2016, and Sept. 30, 2017, are eligible for consideration in the 2018 “O” Awards. The “O” Awards feature 13 categories, including Outstanding Product for Men, Outstanding Product for Women and Outstanding Packaging. Categories for the ninth 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 technological advancement in 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. (This is a non-voting category.) Registration is now open for the AVN Novelty Expo, and details can be found at NoveltyExpo.com.