NL- It’s not like I am huge in the novelty industry, but I have never even heard of half the companies/people who won.
The "O" Awards 2009
The following companies are the winners of the first-ever "O" Awards, presented by AVN Media Network and AVN Novelty Business magazine:
Outstanding Overall Product Design
Recognizing excellence in overall product design.-Fun Factory
Outstanding Innovation
Recognizing the best new product released on or before July 1st, 2008.-SaSi, Je Joue
Outstanding Apparel Brand or Accessory
Recognizing outstanding achievement in erotic apparel design and sales.-Spartacus Leathers
Outstanding Marketing
Recognizing exceptional marketing/advertising/packaging.-The Screaming O, in-store marketing kit
Outstanding Lube, Lotion or Potion
Recognizing excellence in lubricants, massage oils, and other necessities-Sliquid Organics, Sliquid LLC
Outstanding Distributor – East Recognizing exceptional service and sales of a distributor.-East Coast News (Congrads Frank!)
Outstanding Distributor – West Recognizing exceptional service and sales of a distributor.-Entrenue
Outstanding Boutique
Recognizing exceptional design and service in a single store (independent or part of a chain).-Fairvilla Megastore, Orlando
Best Packaging
Recognizing the best new product released on or before July 1st, 2008.-Evolved Novelties
Outstanding Retail Chain
Recognizing exceptional service and sales of a retail chain with three or more stores.-Peekay (Lovers/Condom Revolution/Touch of Romance)
Outstanding Online Retailer
Recognizing exceptional service and sales of a web retailer.-GoodVibes.com
Outstanding Powered Product
Recognizing outstanding design in a powered pleasure product.-BO, LELO
Outstanding Non-powered Product
Recognizing outstanding design in a non-powered pleasure product.-Pure Wand, njoy
Outstanding Achievement Award
Recognizing the person (or business) who has most positively contributed to the pleasure product industry.-Carol Queen
