CHATSWORTH, Calif. – Outstanding achievement in the pleasure products industry will be recognized with the seventh annual “O” Awards. The gala awards ceremony will take place Jan. 22 as part of the AVN Novelty Expo.

Pre-nominations for the 2016 awards will be accepted Oct. 5-30. To be eligible, products must have been released between Oct. 1, 2014, and Sept. 30, 2015.

Categories are:

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: any individual who has made significant contributions to the pleasure products industry.

The “O” Awards ceremony is open to all registered attendees of the ANE trade show. Registration is now open for ANE; and details may be found at NoveltyExpo.com.