Rob Kaufhold, owner of Lancaster Archery Supply, receives his 2022 Impact Award from ATA Senior Director of Trade Show and Membership Maria Lewis. Photo courtesy of ATA.
During the recent ATA Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky, the organization recognized two individuals and three organizations in its Impact Awards program. Additionally, three products in the Featured Product Showcase won an award, and six products received awards through the New Product Launch Showcase.
2022 Impact Award Recipients
The ATA created the Impact Award program to recognize those who use their voice or platform to inspire others to participate in archery and bowhunting. “Impact” means having a strong effect on someone or something. Individuals and companies that worked to grow archery sports were eligible. A nominee’s impact could be driven by creativity, service, technology, engagement, longevity, sustainability, and overcoming adversity or awareness. The award recipients are listed below:
- Individual: Rob Kaufhold, owner of Lancaster Archery Supply
- Individual: Tim Thomas, national director for Archers USA
- Nonprofit: Whitetails Unlimited, headquartered in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
- Retailer: Straight 6 Archery in Missoula, Montana
- Manufacturer: Hunter Safety System in Danville, Alabama
Read the ATA’s article "ATA Announces 2022 Impact Award Winners" for recipient reactions and information about the winners.
Featured Products Showcase Award Recipients
The Featured Products Showcase serves as a product preview for attendees. Exhibitors could submit products to be put on display in the Featured Products Showcase. Each product was automatically entered to receive a Best in Show award. Buyers voted for their favorite products on day one of the Show. Here’s a list of the 2022 winners:
- Gold: JAKT Tag – Game and Fish Smart Tags by JAKT Gear
- Silver: Digital React 1 Pin by Trophy Ridge
- Bronze: Epsilon Arrow Rest by Hamskea Archery Solutions, LLC
New Product Launch Showcase Award Recipients
The New Product Launch Showcase allows exhibitors with products released at the Show or with products released after Oct. 1, 2021, to enter to win a Best in Show award. More than 100 products were submitted between both categories. A team of industry judges selected products that exemplified innovation to receive an award. The winners are as follows:
Products Introduced at the Show
- Gold: Carbon Fiber Saddle Hunting Platform by Tethrd
- Silver: The Stock Arrow by Swhacker Broadheads
- Bronze: JAKT Tag – Game & Fish Smart Tags by JAKT Gear
Products Introduced after Oct. 1, 2021
- Gold: The Executive Release by T.R.U. Ball Archery
- Silver: Redi EDC by Havalon Knives
- Bronze: New XKG Draft Pant & Elevation Hoodie in XK7 by King’s Camo
For more information about the ATA’s awards program, contact Allison Jasper, ATA’s senior director of marketing and communications, at allisonjasper@archerytrade.org or (507) 233-8136.
