Live from SHOT Show Host Michael Waddell Presents Award to Longtime NSSF Executive
DENVER (February 5, 2026) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) recognized Chris Dolnack, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), with the media company’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual NSSF Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) in Las Vegas in January. The special award, which salutes Dolnack’s outstanding contributions to the outdoor industry, was presented during some live filming at the OSG booth.
Towards the end of this segment of the live stream, Live from SHOT Show with Michael Waddell, OSG Group Publisher Michael Cassidy slipped the award to Michael Waddell for unboxing by Dolnack, with OSG Executive Vice President of Operations Derek Sevcik standing just off camera. Dolnack smiled warmly as he received the award, which celebrates more than three decades of contribution to the NSSF on behalf of the shooting sports and the firearms industry.
“I’m surprised and humbled to be recognized by Outdoor Sportsman Group,” said Dolnack. “If you would have told my 20-year-old self that I would have the career and life that I’ve had working in the outdoor and shooting sports industry, I never would have believed it. I’ve made so many lifelong friends, and worked with so many great people, and I’m grateful for those friendships and opportunities I’ve had along the way.”
All who attended the recent SHOT Show can attest to the trade show’s continued growth and success, much of which can be attributed to Dolnack’s leadership and to the overall excellence of his marketing and membership teams.
“Having known Chris for many years, and having admired the skill and alacrity at which he handles both opportunities and challenges within the trade,” said OSG Group Publisher Michael Cassidy, “we are all better for having Chris Dolnack at the helm of the biggest shooting sports trade show in the world. He is more than deserving of this recognition, and because of his efforts, I know the future of the NSSF is bright!”
With that future in mind, the entire team at OSG would like to congratulate Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Chris Dolnack on his amazing career of service to the industry.
About NSSF
NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearm retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, visit nssf.org.
About Outdoor Sportsman Group: Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world’s foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes three leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network, as well as Sportsman Channel (Canada) and MOTV, the world’s leading subscription streaming platform created for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The Group also consists of numerous established publishing assets: 13 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s HUNTING, In-Fisherman and 20 top websites. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com.
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