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Muzzy Presents Tall Man Award To Jay McAninch

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 3:31 pm

Muzzy Presents Tall Man Award To Jay McAninch

Janet McAninch, Muzzy Owner Barbara Musacchia, Muzzy CEO Michele Musacchia-Eichler and  Tall Man Recipient Jay McAninch.

Janet McAninch, Muzzy Owner Barbara Musacchia, Muzzy CEO Michele Musacchia-Eichler and Tall Man Recipient Jay McAninch.

Muzzy Archery

Muzzy Archery

Cartersville, GA - -(AmmoLand.com)- Each year Muzzy Products Corporation bestows its prestigious Tall Man Award to someone who “stands tall” among his or her peers by contributing to the community and going above and beyond to promote and protect the future of archery and bowhunting.

This year Muzzy proudly presented the award to Jay McAninch, chief executive officer/president of the Archery Trade Association (ATA), at the 2010 ATA Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio.

The ATA has served its members since 1953, and McAninch has held his position with the organization since 2000. The association is dedicated to making the industry profitable by decreasing business overhead, reducing taxes and government regulation and increasing participation in archery and bowhunting.

“I am extremely honored to receive this award,” McAninch says. “The list of previous Tall Man recipients includes people that I admire. I’m especially humbled that the award is presented by Michele and her family who have worked so hard to make Muzzy a highly respected company and a longstanding influence on archery and the industry.”

Since becoming president of the ATA, McAninch has steered the ATA toward establishing a solid foundation and process for growing the sports of archery and bowhunting.

“We decided to focus all dollars on state wildlife agencies to put staff in place and to help build programs and facilities for promoting archery and bowhunting throughout the country.”

With McAninch’s guidance, the ATA’s efforts have produced a superb outcome. State agencies are now supporting organizations such as the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) and the Explore Bowhunting Program, which work to bring archery into the communities.

“We are working toward a future where kids in urban communities will have the same opportunity to participate in archery as they do to play football, baseball, basketball, gymnastics and other sports.”

In appreciation for all of McAninch’s contributions to the world of archery, Muzzy congratulates him on being selected as the 2009 Tall Man Award recipient.

For more information on Muzzy Products, call 1-866-387-9307, or check out www.muzzy.com.

Who Will Receive the Fred Bear Archery & Bowhunting Communicator Award

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at 4:46 pm

Who Will Receive the Fred Bear Archery & Bowhunting Communicator Award?

Professional Outdoor Media Association

Professional Outdoor Media Association

Indianapolis, IN --(AmmoLand.com)- Archery, bowhunting and communications legend Jim Dougherty was the inaugural recipient of the POMA/ATA Archery & Bowhunting Communicator Award in 2008.

The second recipient of this prestigious award will be honored at the ATA Show next week.

Who will it be? Join POMA and ATA to find out.

ATA BOOTH : JAN. 15, 2010 – 11 A.M.

The award pays tribute to communicators who embody everything that made Fred Bear so special.

Bowhunting Legend Fred Bear

Bowhunting Legend Fred Bear

Award honorees are journalists who, like Fred:

  • defend the heritage and future of archery and bowhunting at work, at home and through his/her lifestyle,
  • have the words “archery” and “bowhunting” tattooed across his/her heart,
  • bring honesty and integrity to the editorial game,
  • possess communications skills other journalists envy,
  • are teachers – people who foster the next generation of communicators and
  • are professionals in every way.

Honorees are presented with the signature Fred Bear Borsalino hat, bronzed complete with turkey feather and Pearly Everlasting wildflower adorning the hatband.

See you in Columbus, next week.
Laurie Lee Dovey

POMA Mission
The Professional Outdoor Media Association is a group of individual communicators and Corporate Partners who believe in, defend, support and promote the heritage of hunting, fishing, shooting and traditional outdoor sports through writing, photography and other means. By doing so, members hope to educate the general public about these sports and encourage more participation in them. The organization serves the membership by helping members grow professionally, improve their skills, better their working environments and enhance their businesses. Visit: www.professionaloutdoormedia.org