(Oct. 01, 2012 - NASHVILLE, TN)...
Carhartt, a sponsor of B.A.S.S. and the Carhartt Bassmaster
College Series, has received the Legends of the Outdoors Manufacturing
Excellence Award.
The award was created to honor companies that have been in the
business of creating and manufacturing great products for use in the outdoors
industry. Recipient companies must have been in business for more than 50 years
and have a proven record of manufacturing products of the highest quality and
standards. Carhartt is the third company to receive this award.
"We are honored that Carhartt is the recipient of this award
for 2012," said Garry Mason, founder of the Legends of the Outdoors
National Hall of Fame. "We believe that this award not only says thanks to
those running and working for this great company today but also says thanks to
those who have come before them and those who have allowed the opportunity to
follow in their footsteps."
The award was presented at the hall’s annual awards banquet in
Nashville recently. Several individuals were inducted into the hall as well.
Among them were two former Bassmaster Classic champions, Rayo
Breckenridge (1973) and Tommy Martin (1974), as well as Bill Huntley, founder
of TH Marine and Bumble Bee Bait Co. B.A.S.S. was named Legends of the Outdoors
Organization of the Year in 2011.
"Carhartt’s durability and
toughness are matchless and are what set it apart from the competition. The use
of heavy-duty threads, reinforced rivets at vital stress points, heavy-duty YKK
zippers and the use of high-technology materials resistant to flames, abrasion
and water are a few reasons why Carhartt apparel is well respected on the job
site," said Tim Humes, brand marketing manager, who accepted the award on
behalf of Carhartt. "We are honored to be recognized by the Legends of the
Outdoors for our manufacturing excellence and something we take great pride
in."
The Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame was established
to recognize those outdoor sportsmen and sportswomen who, through countless
hours of hard work and devotion to the outdoors, in both hunting and fishing,
have played an integral part in setting the standards and guidelines for the
rest of the outdoor world to follow.
Carhartt is the Official Apparel Sponsor and Official Supporting
Sponsor of the annual Bassmaster Classic and two B.A.S.S.-owned circuits: the
top-level Bassmaster Elite Series and the three-division Bass Pro Shops
Bassmaster Open Series. In addition, Carhartt is the title sponsor of the
growing tour for college fishing teams, College B.A.S.S.
About Carhartt, Inc - Established in 1889,
Carhartt is a global premium work wear brand with a rich heritage of developing
rugged apparel for workers on and off the job. Headquartered in Dearborn,
Mich., with approximately 4,400 employees worldwide, Carhartt is privately
owned and managed by the descendants of the company’s founder, Hamilton
Carhartt. For more information, visit the carhartt
website.
About B.A.S.S.
For more than 40 years, B.A.S.S. has served as the authority on bass fishing.
The organization advances the sport through advocacy, outreach and an expansive
tournament structure while connecting directly with the passionate community of
bass anglers through its Bassmaster media vehicles.
The Bassmaster brand and its multimedia platforms are guided by a
mission to serve all fishing fans. Through its industry-leading publications -
Bassmaster Magazine and B.A.S.S. Times - comprehensive Bassmaster website and
ESPN2 and Outdoor Channel television programming, Bassmaster provides rich,
leading-edge content true to the lifestyle.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the Bassmaster Elite
Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series, Carhartt Bassmaster College
Series, Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Federation Nation events and the ultimate celebration
of competitive fishing, the Bassmaster Classic.
B.A.S.S. offers an array of services to its more than 500,000
members and remains focused on issues related to conservation and water access.
The organization is headquartered in Birmingham, Ala.
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