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AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Innovations in long-range optics from the SWAROVSKI OPTIK company have won numerous awards during the company’s 60 year history for their optical precision and luminosity, outstanding functionality and perfect ergonomics as well as for innovative and shapely design.

1992 Nominated as Optic of the Year (10x25 High Res Compact Binocular) by Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence
1993 Nominated as Optic of the Year (SLC Compact Binocular) by
Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence
1994 Nominated as Optic of the Year (Professional Hunter Series Scope) by
Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence

Nominated as Optic of the Year (Rifle Scope with Laser Range Finding) by Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence
1995 Nominated as Optic of the Year (LRS Laser Range Finding Rifle Scope) by Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence
1996 Distinguished with the “Manufacturer of the Year Award” Texas Gun Dealers Association
1997 Distinguished with the “President’s Award” from the International Association for Fish and Wildlife
1998 Awarded the “Gray’s Best Award” for SLC 8x56 B Binoculars

Distinguished with the “Field and Stream Best of the Best Award” for AV 3-10x42 and 4-12x50 rifle scopes
1999

OQS Certificate – Quality Management System;
Recognized for American Birding Association’s Conservation Project

Awarded the “Field and Stream Best of the Best Award” for EL Binoculars

2000 Nominated as Optic of the Year (EL 10x42 Hunting Binos) by
Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence
2001 Nominated as Optic of the Year (6-18x50 AV Riflescpoe with parallax connecting ring) by Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence
2002 OQS Certificate – Quality Management System;
OQS Certificate – Environmental Management System
2005 Generous Supporter of Hawk Watch International;
Recognized by California Deer Association for support of CA’s wildlife;
Nominated for High-Tech Product of the Year (8x30 Laser Guide Rangefinding Instrument) by Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence
2006 Best Website Birdwatch America

Nominated as Optic of the Year by Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence: Habicht High Grid Rifescope as one of top three optics of shooting

World Series of Birding - Highest number of photographs DigiDay Big Day Award
2007 Great Idea: Z61.7-10x42 Outdoor Life

Recognition for partnership and supporter of hunter information and training program Alaska Department of Fish and Game

American Birding Association's Birder Exchange - Appreciation of generous
support

Great Texas Birding Classic - First Place in Lower Coast
2008

American Rifle Magazine – Optic of the Year (Z6)
WildBird – World Series of Birding
American Rifleman – 2008 Golden Bullseye Optic of the Year (Z6)

2009 Outdoor Life - Editor's Choice (Z6i 3-18x50)

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