AVN Media Network Opens Pre-Noms for 10th Annual ‘O’ Awards

CHATSWORTH, Calif.—AVN Media Network is once again ready to celebrate the most innovative, most popular and most intriguing pleasure products with its annual “O” Awards show, held during the AVN Novelty Expo. Pre-nominations for the 10th annual “O” Awards are now open. “It’s hard to believe we’ve hit the ‘tin/aluminum’ anniversary of the ‘O’ Awards,” said Sherri L. Shaulis, senior editor of pleasure products for AVN Media Network. “We’ve seen some amazing progress in everything from materials to technology to marketing since our first awards ceremony, and we cannot wait to see what this year has in store!” Members of the pleasure product industry can make their suggestions for nominees now through Friday, Oct. 5. Any products released between Oct. 1, 2017, and Sept. 30, 2018, are eligible for consideration in the “O” Awards.  Nominees for the “O” Awards will be announced in November, while the winners will be announced during the “O” Awards ceremony at the AVN Novelty Expo, slated for Jan. 23-25 during the AVN Show at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. Nominations can be submitted here, or by emailing the product name, company name, product release date and image of the product to [email protected] Categories for the 10th 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. Additionally, the “O” Award for Lifetime Achievement will be presented during the ceremony to an individual who has made significant contributions to the pleasure products industry.  An announcement about this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be made in the coming weeks, Shaulis said. Registration is now open for the AVN Novelty Expo; to register, visit NoveltyExpo.com or AVNShow.com.